Part 15: Faith That Endures
Message
- Persistent Prayer: Luke 18:1-5
- a. Refuse to give up. Galatians 6:9
- b. Continue trusting while you wait. Romans 12:12
Application: Persistent prayer reveals enduring faith.
- Confident Prayer: Luke 18:6-8
- a. Rest in God’s righteous character. Romans 8:33-34
- b. Submit to God’s perfect timing. 2 Peter 3:8-9
Application: Anchor your faith in God’s character, not your circumstances.
- Humble Prayer: Luke 17:3-4
- a. Depend on God’s mercy, not your merit. Ephesians 2:8-9
- b. Measure yourself by God’s holiness, not other people. James 4:6, 10
Application: Come before God with empty hands and a humble heart.
Announcements
NEXT SUNDAY: Join us next week pause in our Luke series and give the church an exciting update of our current structure, leaders, and the official transition from our “Evaluation” phase to our “Stabilization” phase. You won’t want to miss this vision Sunday!
THANKS FOR COMING! We’re glad you are here, and we hope you’ll make yourself right at home. If you are visiting with us today, we would love for you to fill out a Connection Card and place it in the offering box; or you can scan the QR code and fill it out that way! Also, please feel free to pick up a Welcome Bag on the back table. We hope you are inspired and encouraged today!
YOUTH CONNECT: Tubing at the St Cloud Lake Front from 4:00-6:00. Come on out for a fun time enjoying each other out on the lake!
COMMUNION SUNDAY NEXT WEEK: Join us next Sunday for our communion meal. Please bring a side dish to share. This is a great time for fellowship and encouraging one another in the Lord.
YOUTH CONNECT: Come on out tonight from 4-6:00 to continue growing stronger in Christ and connecting to one another. At the Webb’s
SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER: Please join us every Sunday morning at 9:20 in the conference room right off the front lobby to pray for our church and our community. Let’s seek the LORD’s presence and trust him through prayer together.
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH: Next Sunday is our back-to-school bash at the Webb's home from 4pm-6pm. There will be plenty of pool, volleyball, and kickball fun! Pizza and drinks will be provided. Guys bring a salty snack and girls, please bring something sweet.
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