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Overcome Opposition
Even the best-laid plans can be totally derailed by opposition, especially if it comes early on. Opposition can be external (from critics/enemies) or internal (from fear/doubt). So what do we do when we face opposition? How can we overcome opposition? The first step is to realize that opposition will come. It shouldn’t shock us or shake us. Second, we must let the gospel change our perspective. This sermon is part of the How Can I Help? sermon series, recorded on Jun 23, 2019, by Pastor David Parks on Nehemiah 4:1-23. Listen/download here: Podcast: Download (Duration: 40:52 — 93.5MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts […]
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Build A Team
When you have a God-given mission, you need to make a plan to accomplish it. Part of your plan must answer the question: Who do I need to make this plan work? Who needs to be involved? Who needs to be at the table? Our culture (and our pride) tells us we don’t need help from anyone. But we were created to work together, we’re better together. So make a plan, get support, and build a team. God only knows what we’ll accomplish—together. This sermon is part of the How Can I Help? sermon series, recorded on Jun 16, 2019, by Pastor David Parks […]
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Get Support
When you have a God-given mission, you need to make a plan to accomplish it. Part of your plan must answer the question: What resources do I need to make this plan work? Once a budget is developed, you very often need to get support from others to accomplish your mission. Asking for time, money, expertise, etc. can be uncomfortable and scary. But with a better understanding of how God thinks about money—and seeing the generosity of God in the gospel—anyone can develop both the courage to ask for support and the freedom to give it. Theology of Money/Generosity Every […]
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Make A Plan
The first step when your heart is moved to help someone/something in need is to make a plan. Planning is godly. After all, God has a plan that spans all of history and culminates in the person and work of Jesus. If God has a plan to help us in our greatest need, then we need to make plans, too. Planning requires prayer and wise counsel, faith and action. But ultimately, planning is an opportunity to grow in your trust of God, the Source of all wisdom, and the One who establishes our plans and guides our steps. Here are […]
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The Blessing of a Broken Heart
There’s an ocean of need in the world today. And never before in human history—with the constant stream of our news feed—have we been more aware of every crisis unfolding in realtime, and the great physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of people around the world. As followers of Jesus, what can we do to help? We must recognize a need, feel our hearts break over the need, and let it move us to action. This is the blessing of a broken heart. No one person can meet every need. But together, we can and should work to help. What breaks […]
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The New Heaven And Earth
Jesus will make all things new. In the stunning conclusion to the gospel story, God will bring our age to an end. There will be a new heaven and earth, a new heavenly city, and a new age will begin where “there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain.” No longer separated by sin and death, God will dwell with us, his children, forever. This promise is open to all and will surely come to pass. Let us join our voices with the great multitude and shout, Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns.Let us rejoice and be glad and […]
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