Announcements:
-Corner Stone Student Camp is coming up soon! July 21-25
-Special thanks to Dee Harmis for hosting the 4th of July Celebration for our church!
Here are the completed notes from the morning service July 12, 2015
Scripture: Mark 9:17-27
Reassurances
Consider Jesus (Matthew 5:17-18)
-He testified to the truth of Scripture
-His resurrection from the dead
Saturate yourself with the Word of God
-Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. Romans 10:17
-Scripture memory
Fellowship with other believers
Contemplate the following:
The Existence of God
-Allow creation to testify to the existence of God (Psalm 19:1)
-Design demands a designer (Psalm 8:3)
The Word of God
-The strength of manuscript support
-Confirmation of archeology
-Scientific accuracy of Scripture
-Fulfilled prophecies
-Jesus’ stamp of approval on the Scripture
The Love and Goodness of God
-Consider the sacrifice (depth) of God’s love for you (Romans 5:8)
“Don’t judge God by your circumstances, judge your circumstances by God.”
The Involvement of God
According to Josh McDowell, Deism is “A firm belief in God, but a God who is not involved in the affairs of men.”
-Remember God promised never to leave you or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5)
-Recall God’s faithfulness in past situations (I Samuel 17:33-37)
-Recall that nothing is too difficult for God (Mark 10:27)
-Know that God is in complete control (Romans 8:28)
Exercise the Faith We Have
-Prayer: be open and honest with God about our doubts
-Ask for His help
-Apply God’s Truth to our daily life