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Message Two

Starting with FAITH

T he s is God is not only present in our uncertainty, but he is ______________ us through it

Prayer: Fastening Your Faithbelt

Acts 4:23-31
Point 1. God is not so much interested in your ______________ as he is in your character. Point 2. All God is and all God has is at the disposal of those who ________. Point 3. Gods power through us together is greater than the sum of Gods power in us ________________________.
DEFINITION: Faith means to be persuaded about Gods promise to the extent that it enables Gods performance, Luke 1:45; Acts 27:25; Rom 4:21; Heb 11:11

An Experiential Exegesis of Turbulent Times

1. Will the ____________ continue recovery or start a free fall? 2. Will the ________ we are involved in ever end, or will we be entangled in some new, unanticipated conict abroad? 3. Will __________________ abate, or will another unanticipated attack usher in new waves of anxiety and insecurity?

Restoring Pentecostal Practice

1. Restore ____________, 23-24 A. Prayer is a response to what God has ______________ done, 23 B. Prayer is a __________ of desire over what God is going to do, 24 2. _______________ who God is, 24-28 A. ______________, 24 B. __________________, 25-27 C. ________________, 28

Psalm 46:1-2 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
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Psalm 112:6-8 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is xed, trusting in the Lord. His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Restoring Pentecostal Practice

3. ______________ God to work, 29-31 A. Requesting revival for our ________________________ B. Requesting revival of our ______________________

Welcome to the Harvest! Were a church under construction. Dont pardon our dust, participate in it! Next Sunday is a meet the new pastor Potluck Lunch right after the Morning Service. Join us to celebrate the Harvest, meet new friends, fellowship, and get to know one another. But as you come, please bring your favorite main dish and either a side dish or dessert. Sunday Night services will return August 12th at 4:00P.M. with a series on The Doctrine of Prayer. AWANA for kids and a Midweek Service for adults will begin Wednesday night September 12th at 7:00P.M. All sign-ups are at the Hospitality Booth on your way out.

Outline Acts 4:23-31

I. SOVEREIGN IN HANDLING HIS HATERS, 23-28 A. Disciples Report, 23 B. David Wrote, 24-26 1. Of Gods Power, 24 2. Of Gods Providence, 25-26 a. In the multitude, 25 b. In the monarchs, 26 C. Disciples Reconrm, 27-28 1. Human Responsibility, 27 2. Divine Restraint, 28 II. STRONG IN HANDLING OUR HATERS, 29-31 A. Resource of Supplication, 29-30 1. Courage for the Times, 29 2. Conrmation of the Truth, 30 B. Renewal By Determination, 31

Alan Shelby

STARTING WITH FAITH! Sun Aug 5 Aint Nobody Going to Turn Us Around, Acts 20:24 Sun Aug 12 Pushing Faith Off the Dime, Luke 16:1-8 Sun Aug 19 Escaping Performance-Based Belief, Matt 20:10-16 Sun Aug 26 Mystery of Maturity for Next Generation, 1 Pet 2:1-5 Sun Sept 2 Mystery of Your Royalty Identity, 1 Pet 2:6-10

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