Sep 24, 2023
Shining in Times of Persecution
By: Phil Peacock
Series: When Your Faith Can Shine
We may have trouble comprehending the persecution faced by early believers, and some in other parts of the world today.  While we can take positive steps to stop religious persecution, the New Testament emphasis is on glorifying God in the midst of suffering by letting our faith shine brightly. Your faith can shine if you keep a clean conscience.  2 Corinthians 4:1-2 & 1 Peter 2:19-20 Take comfort in the quality of the company you keep.  Matthew 5:12 Sharpen your spiritual sight by focusing on what God is doing.
  • Focus on the inward rather than the outward. (2 Cor 4:16-18)
  • Focus on the eternal rather than the temporary.  (Rom 8:18, Matt 5:10)
  • Focus on the invisible rather than the visible.  (Heb 11:1)
  • Focus on God’s good plan rather than people’s evil plans. (1 Pet 1:6-7)
Your faith will shine if you never stop praising God.  Hebrews 13:15 & 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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  • Sep 24, 2023Shining in Times of Persecution
    Sep 24, 2023
    Shining in Times of Persecution
    By: Phil Peacock
    Series: When Your Faith Can Shine
    We may have trouble comprehending the persecution faced by early believers, and some in other parts of the world today.  While we can take positive steps to stop religious persecution, the New Testament emphasis is on glorifying God in the midst of suffering by letting our faith shine brightly. Your faith can shine if you keep a clean conscience.  2 Corinthians 4:1-2 & 1 Peter 2:19-20 Take comfort in the quality of the company you keep.  Matthew 5:12 Sharpen your spiritual sight by focusing on what God is doing.
    • Focus on the inward rather than the outward. (2 Cor 4:16-18)
    • Focus on the eternal rather than the temporary.  (Rom 8:18, Matt 5:10)
    • Focus on the invisible rather than the visible.  (Heb 11:1)
    • Focus on God’s good plan rather than people’s evil plans. (1 Pet 1:6-7)
    Your faith will shine if you never stop praising God.  Hebrews 13:15 & 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
  • Sep 17, 2023Shining in Times of Fear
    Sep 17, 2023
    Shining in Times of Fear
    By: Phil Peacock
    Series: When Your Faith Can Shine
    Matthew 14:22-32
    • Life is full of fear-inducing circumstances.
    • Jesus is with us as we face our fears.
    • He calls us to have faith-inspired courage that can be a light to the watching world.
    • The key to our faith is keeping our focus on the Savior!
  • Sep 10, 2023Shining in Times of Illness
    Sep 10, 2023
    Shining in Times of Illness
    By: Phil Peacock
    Series: When Your Faith Can Shine
    Our new worship series focuses on the times in life when your faith can shine the brightest for God.  In the gospel story of the New Testament, Jesus points out how this is often in the most difficult and challenging of circumstances.  The world is watching us, and needs to see the difference our faith in Christ makes! Shining in Times of Illness - Mark 10:46-52 A blind man named Bartimaeus can teach us some valuable lessons about letting our faith shine even when dealing with great hardships and handicaps.
    • View your hardships as opportunities for God’s intervention.  (vv. 46-47)
    • Don’t give in to negativity. (v. 48)
    • Count on the compassion of Christ. (v. 49-50)
    • Articulate your heart’s desires to the Savior. (v. 51)
    • Accept the blessings He has to offer. (v. 52a)
    • Demonstrate your gratitude by following Jesus more closely. (v. 52b)
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