FBC E-Blast - June 18, 2018
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| Paul never claimed he was capable of accomplishing all that God called him to do. He simply learned to look beyond his own inadequacy to the sufficiency of Christ. If we'll adopt the same practice, we, too, can discover the blessings hidden in our own experiences of inadequacy.
Our insufficiency drives us to God. When we realize a situation is bigger than we can handle, we're quick to open the Bible and diligently pray for guidance and power.
Inadequacy relieves us of the burden of self-effort and self-reliance. The Lord has us right where He wants us - at the end of our rope with nothing left to give.
Inability motivates reliance on divine power. We'll never be adequate until we draw from the Holy Spirit's inexhaustible strength. He does in and through us what God never intended that we do on our own.
By using weak, inadequate people, God demonstrates what great things He can do. He actually delights in choosing unlikely individuals to carry out His purposes. There's no limit to what He can do through someone willing to give Him full control.
Inadequacy challenges our faith. Paul says, "Our adequacy is from God" (v. 5). Those who focus on the reliability of this promise and step out in obedience will grow in faith.
Why go through all the fear, pressure, and frustration that accompany feelings of inadequacy when there's an alternative? Let the Lord make you adequate: rely upon Him and allow Christ to live in and through you. He will replace your anxiety with a quiet spirit of contentment.
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Current Sermon Series
Words are powerful. They can beat us down and lift us up. They wound and they heal. And the right words at the right time can be exactly what we need to hear - or what we need to say. Let’s find the right words in a new series, My Big Fat Mouth.
Last Week:
As fathers, we have an extraordinary responsibility to rear our children like God would have us to do. We looked at Colossians 3:21 and broke it down to see what we are to be doing. Don't discourage your children and don't provoke them.
Sunday's message is available for streaming or for download on our
sermons page, or by visiting us on iTunes.
Next Week:
We will finish out our series of My Bog Fat Mouth by looking into Gossipping
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Upcoming Events
June 24 - Men & Boy's BBQ at the Staub's house at noon. Their address is 101 Walnut in McDonald. Begins at noon. Cost is $5 per person. Notice this is a date change!
July 1 - NO Carry In Fellowship Dinner
July 8 - Deacon's Meeting at 8 AM
Jul 14 - Trustee Meeting at 8 AM.
Jul 18 - Quarterly Business Meeting at 7 PM.
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