Sep 24, 2023
9/24/23 – It’s Time To Do A Faith Check Pt 2 – Susan Allen
By: Susan Allen
Series: Faith & Beyond
FAITH CHECK part 2
9/24/23 susan allen
What to do with DOUBT
James 1:2 ESV Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
Doubt often comes as the CARE--the pressure of the situation coming back
Phil 4:6 ESV do not be anxious about anything But in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
(Heb 4:16 kjv Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.)
Have you INVITED GOD INTO THE SITUATION? Have you been clear? DO you even know what you desire?
James 4:2 …you have not because you ask not
Phil 4: 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
1 Peter 5:7 AMP Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully.
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- Sep 24, 20239/24/23 – It’s Time To Do A Faith Check Pt 2 – Susan AllenSep 24, 20239/24/23 – It’s Time To Do A Faith Check Pt 2 – Susan AllenBy: Susan AllenSeries: Faith & BeyondFAITH CHECK part 2 9/24/23 susan allen What to do with DOUBT James 1:2 ESV Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. Doubt often comes as the CARE--the pressure of the situation coming back Phil 4:6 ESV do not be anxious about anything But in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (Heb 4:16 kjv Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.) Have you INVITED GOD INTO THE SITUATION? Have you been clear? DO you even know what you desire? James 4:2 …you have not because you ask not Phil 4: 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. 1 Peter 5:7 AMP Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully.
- Sep 17, 20239/17/23-It’s Time To Do A Faith Check? – Susan AllenSep 17, 20239/17/23-It’s Time To Do A Faith Check? – Susan AllenBy: Susan AllenSeries: Faith & BeyondIt’s Time To Do A Faith Check 9/17/23 susan allen How do I know when I have FAITH ON SOMETHING? Do I have God’s Word on what I am believing for? Rom 10:17 ESV So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. THE WORD OF GOD IS THE WILL OF GOD What about things not plainly stated? Ps 37:23 KJV The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. FAITH is NOW. Do I keep things in the future or believe I have received? 2 Cor 1:18-NIV 18 But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not "Yes" and "No." 19 For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by me and Silas and Timothy, was not "Yes" and "No," but in him it has always been "Yes." 20 For no matter how many promises God has made, they are "Yes" in Christ. And so through him the "Amen" is spoken by us to the glory of God. 21 Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, 22 set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. Heb 11:1 AMP NOW FAITH is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses]. What proof do I need? Is the Word of God my proof? Or do I look to the senses to see if God’s Word is true? We need to judge our circumstances by the WORD of God NOT The Word of God by our circumstances Do my words line up with His Word? MARK 11 James 1
- Sep 10, 20239/10/23-Don’t Go Through Life Willy-Nilly – John BirgeSep 10, 20239/10/23-Don’t Go Through Life Willy-Nilly – John BirgeBy: John BirgeSeries: Faith & Beyond
- Sep 3, 20239/3/23 – Cut The Ropes – Susan AllenSep 3, 20239/3/23 – Cut The Ropes – Susan AllenBy: Susan AllenSeries: Faith & BeyondCUT the ROPES 9/3/23 susan allen Acts 27:13 NIV When a gentle south wind began to blow, they thought they had obtained what they wanted; so they weighed anchor and sailed along the shore of Crete. 14 Before very long, a wind of hurricane force, called the "northeaster," swept down from the island. 15 The ship was caught by the storm and could not head into the wind; so we gave way to it and were driven along. 16 As we passed to the lee of a small island called Cauda, we were hardly able to make the lifeboat secure. 17 When the men had hoisted it aboard, they passed ropes under the ship itself to hold it together. Fearing that they would run aground on the sandbars of Syrtis, they lowered the sea anchor and let the ship be driven along. 18 We took such a violent battering from the storm that the next day they began to throw the cargo overboard. 19 On the third day, they threw the ship's tackle overboard with their own hands. 20 When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued raging, we finally gave up all hope of being saved. 21 After the men had gone a long time without food, Paul stood up before them and said: "Men, you should have taken my advice not to sail from Crete; then you would have spared yourselves this damage and loss. 22 But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed. 23 Last night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve stood beside me 24 and said, 'Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.' 25 So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will happen just as he told me. 26 Nevertheless, we must run aground on some island." 27 On the fourteenth night we were still being driven across the Adriatic Sea, when about midnight the sailors sensed they were approaching land. 28 They took soundings and found that the water was a hundred and twenty feet deep. A short time later they took soundings again and found it was ninety feet deep. 29 Fearing that we would be dashed against the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern and prayed for daylight. 30 In an attempt to escape from the ship, the sailors let the lifeboat down into the sea, pretending they were going to lower some anchors from the bow. 31 Then Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, "Unless these men stay with the ship, you cannot be saved." 32 So the soldiers cut the ropes that held the lifeboat and let it fall away. Prov 3:3-amp Let not mercy and kindness [shutting out all hatred and selfishness] and truth [shutting out all deliberate hypocrisy or falsehood] forsake you; bind them about your neck, write them upon the tablet of your heart. 4 So shall you find favor, good understanding, and high esteem in the sight [or judgment] of God and man.5 Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. 6 In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths. 7 Be not wise in your own eyes; reverently fear and worship the Lord and turn [entirely] away from evil. 8 It shall be health to your nerves and sinews, and marrow and moistening to your bones. Sometimes it may seem difficult to discern between thoughts, which ones are from God? Which ones are from you?
- ASK GOD JAMES 1 says to ask for wisdom. Ask and don’t doubt.
- Pray in the spirit
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