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God Is Sovereign

God Is Sovereign. Introduction. Welcome Pray When you introduce a new friend to people, you often share characteristics of that person Up Next: Current Series. Introduction ( Cont ). Current Series “Introducing God ” Today our final webisode is “God Is Sovereign”

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God Is Sovereign

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  1. God Is Sovereign

  2. Introduction • Welcome • Pray • When you introduce a new friend to people, you often share characteristics of that personUp Next: Current Series

  3. Introduction (Cont) • Current Series “Introducing God” • Today our final webisode is “God Is Sovereign” Up Next: Definition of sovereign.

  4. Introduction (Cont) • Definition- One that exercises supreme, permanent authority. Having supreme rank or power. • What comes to mind is usually a king, queen or monarch. Up Next: Kelly is going to share some common world beliefs.

  5. Introduction (Cont) • Kelly will share some of the common world beliefs about sovereignty • Today we are going to talk about God being sovereign Up Next: Discussion question

  6. Discussion Question • What are some characteristics of someone who is sovereign?

  7. Common Characteristics Some Common World beliefs of someone who is sovereign: • Tyrannical • Out of Touch • Absolute Power • Powerful • Unquestioned Influence • All others exist to serve and support the sovereign Up Next: We tend to think…

  8. Common Characteristics (cont) • We tend to think as someone who is sovereign in negative terms. However, Brian is going to discuss how God is sovereign and what a wonderful, beautiful thing his role is as sovereign God. Up Next: Brian will share about God’s character

  9. Biblical Truth • When I think of God’s sovereignty, I think of what I like to refer to as the “omnis”. Up Next: Omnis…

  10. Biblical Truth (Cont) • Omniscient: All knowing • Omnipresent: Present everywhere all the time • Omnipotent: All powerful Up Next: Psalm 73:28

  11. Psalm 73:28 (28) But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign LORD my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds. Up Next: Psalm 109:29

  12. Psalms 109:29 (29) May my accusers be clothed with disgrace and wrapped in shame as in a cloak. Up Next: This speaks to…

  13. Biblical Truth (cont) • Again, this speaks to God’s ever presence and all powerfulness. • He protects us wherever we are from the enemy of our soul. • Up Next: Isaiah 61:1

  14. Isaiah 61:1 (1) The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, Up Next: This speaks to…

  15. Biblical Truth (cont) • In God’s sovereignty we see His plan for our lives. • With His spirit upon us, we can achieve everything He has created us to do. • This verse is actually a prophecy of the coming Messiah, which we know to be Jesus. Up Next: We often ask why…

  16. Biblical Truth (cont) • We often ask why did God let something happen. If he is sovereign why is there suffering in the world, etc. Up Next: Discussion Question

  17. Discussion Question • How does knowing God is sovereign influence the way you view God?

  18. Conclusion • God is the ultimate sovereign • Because of his character He can be trusted fully. Up Next: Psalm 136:1

  19. Psalms 136:1 (1) Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever.Up Next: Knowing that no matter…

  20. Conclusion • Knowing that no matter what, there is someone more powerful looking out for you. Up Next: Close – Review characteristics of God

  21. Closing • God as Creator • God as a Father • God as a Savior • God as a Friend • God is SovereignUp Next: In this series we have…

  22. Closing (Cont) • In this series we have introduced you to part of who God is. These are just a few of the characteristics of God. There are so much more. • The only way to truly get to know God is through a relationship with his son.Up Next: John 14:6-7

  23. Closing (Cont) • John 14:6-76Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. • Prayer

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