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Noble, Courageous, World Changers. Acts 17:1-15 September 15, 2019. Courage. Courage…. Is built on faith – trusting God. Psalm 27:1-3 (ESV) The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life;
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Noble, Courageous, World Changers Acts 17:1-15September 15, 2019
Courage… • Is built on faith – trusting God.
Psalm 27:1-3 (ESV) The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident. The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (Ps 27:1–3). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.
Courage… • Is built on faith – trusting God. • Results from purity – confessing sin. Proverbs 28:1 (ESV) The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Courage… • Is built on faith – trusting God. • Results from purity – confessing sin. • Comes from hope – thanking God in advance.
Romans 9:33 (ESV) Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense; and whoever believes in Him will not be put to shame.
Growing in God’s Word… • Confess sin – 1 Peter 2:1-2 • Be diligent – 2 Timothy 2:15 • Be a doer of the Word – James 1:22 • Teach it – 2 Timothy 2:2, Titus 2:3
1 Thessalonians 2:17-18 (ESV) But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face, because we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, again and again—but Satan hindered us.
Implications & Applications: • Turning your world upside down. • Be courageous • Be faithful with content • Be making disciples who will make disciples • Be prepared for persecution • Be noble. • Believe in Christ.