Christ Community Church Helena, Al

A. Trust Him for He rules over all things (vv 1-5) B. Trust Him for He understands our loneliness (vv 6-8) C. Choose joy and worship for He has saved us (vv 4, 20)

Let Us Adore Him for our Salvation. 1. He pursued us in order to save us. 2. He fulfilled His promise to us. 3. His mercy motivated Him to save us. Let Us Adorn Him with our Lives.

MAIN IDEA: Since love for Jesus is produced when we see our need for forgiveness, recognize how often you sin and that Jesus forgives the repentant sinner. --> Since love for Jesus is produced when we see our need for forgiveness…. --> Recognize how often you sin and that Jesus forgives the repentant sinner.

Since we can trust God with our finances, and He loves a cheerful giver.... Let's give generously, cheerfully, and sacrificially to the Lord and others.

1. Jesus defines the "blessed" life 2. Jesus defines the "woeful" life

1. Jesus' Galilean ministry 2. The nature of Jesus' ministry 3. Jesus' claim of Good News

Main idea: Because God can be trusted and you are his loved son or daughter, choose trust and obedience when you are tempted. A. Know HOW you will be tempted 1. with the thought, "You are living a good life. Don't be concerned with God's mission." 2. with the lie, "You can't trust God to give you what you desire." 3. with the lie, "You are not a loved son or daughter, so protect and provide for yourself." B. Know HOW you will RESIST temptation 1. I need help to see and resist temptation. 2. I can and will trust God with obedience for I am loved and in His purposes I am satisfied. 3. I have a Savior who loves me and suffered great temptation for me! APPLICATION: 1. SHOW me how I will be or am being tempted. 2. GIVE me faith to trust and obey you. 3. THANK YOU, Jesus, for earning for me all I need in God.

1. What is a gospel? 2. Why did Luke write this gospel? 3. What was the significance of John's birth?

1. Who's giving the invitation? 2. Who's receiving the invitation? 3. What's the invitation for? Conclusion