Sunday, December 29, 2013

Show Me Thy Glory

In Exodus 33, Moses boldly asked God, "I pray Thee, show me Thy glory."  Moses had already experienced remarkable revelations from God and already enjoyed a unique intimacy with Him, but he still desired more of God Himself.  God graciously answered this audacious prayer by showing Moses as much of His glory as Moses could physically survive.  This account challenges us to stir up our desires after God Himself and to boldly pray similar prayers.

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Sunday, December 22, 2013

God's Guidance for Our Decisions

Many Christians have questions about how to discern "God's will for their lives" as they make major life decisions.  God's Word promises that He will provide guidance and wisdom to His people.  God communicates His direction to us in various ways, such as through Scripture, Prayer, Waiting upon Him, Providence, Counsel, and the subjective leading of the Holy Spirit.  

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Sunday, December 15, 2013

God Working Through Ordinary People

In this final message from the book of Ruth, we consider the remarkable workings of a sovereign God.  God used this small Bethlehem family to play a crucial role in His great purposes, leading to King David and then the Lord Jesus Christ.  Outline:  (1) God has a plan, (2) His plan is being sovereignly accomplished, and (3) He is accomplishing His plan through ordinary people.

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Sunday, December 8, 2013

Truths for Family Life

The Book of Ruth provides clear examples that we can apply in our family relationships.  This message covers these major truths: (1) the importance of God's blessing upon your family, (2) the duty of honoring your parents, (3) the importance of godly character in the person that you marry, and (4) the blessing of having and raising children.

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Sunday, December 1, 2013

The Blessed Results of Redemption

The latter half of Ruth chapter 4 describes the manifold blessings that resulted from Boaz redeeming Ruth and Naomi.  This message highlights two truths illustrated here: (1) Redemption leads to a lifelong love relationship.  (2) Within that relationship, God is pleased to pour out His wondrous blessings.


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