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A GRAVEYARD COMES TO LIFE (Ezekiel 37:1-14)

Something: 1. DISTRESSING! (v1-2) A terrifying vision of death and decay: lifeless, useless, helpless 2. DIVINE! (v3-6) ‘The Voice’ and ‘The Breath’ 3. DYNAMIC! (v7-14) They stood on their feet – an exceedingly great array APPLICATIONS: 1. The HISTORICAL application: The return under Cyrus 2. The PROPHETIC application: The return to the land 3. The…

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THE BOY NOBODY VOTED FOR (1 Samuel 16:1-13)

  Something: 1. HARROWING! (v1) Saul is rejected by God 2. HONOURING! (v2-4) Samuel serves the Lord even when he doesn’t feel like it 3. HUMBLING! (v5-13) Arise, anoint him, he is the one LESSONS: 1. Don’t measure people by their height but by their heart! 2. You’re never too young to be anointed of…

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CONTENTMENT (Philippians 4:10-20)

1. PRINCIPLES! Joyfulness (v10) Thankfulness (v14-18) Contentedness (v11-12) 2. PROMISES! “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me” (v13) “And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” (v19) 3. PRAISE! “To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” (v20)

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REAL HOPE FOR REAL LIVES 10. MELANCHOLY When Life Is A Mess (Psalm 69:1-6 and 13-18)

  1. GOD’S PEOPLE OFTEN SINK! I sink in deep mire, where there is no foothold. 2. GOD’S PEOPLE NEED TO CRY! I am weary with crying out, but as for me, my prayer is to you Oh Lord. 3. GOD’S PEOPLE HAVE TO WAIT! My eyes grow dim with waiting for my God, Answer…

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THE ANTIDOTE TO WORRY! (Philippians 4:4-9)

1. BE JOYFUL! (v4-5) Rejoice in the Lord, He is near 2. BE PRAYERFUL! (v6-7) Choose prayer not despair Let peace guard your heart & mind Pray about everything 3. BE THOUGHTFUL! (v8-9) Practise thought management by the power of the Holy Spirit: Truth, honour, justice, purity, loveliness, commendation, excellence & praise Emulate, demonstrate

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REAL HOPE FOR REAL LIVES 5. REJECTION! (Genesis 50:15-21, Isaiah 53:1-6, Psalm 27:9-14)

ITS HURT Excruciating   ITS HEART I don’t measure up   ITS HOPE In Christ’s rejection In the acceptance of truth In the process of change In the sovereignty of grace