Embracing Community: Faith, Prayer, and Service

Bible Passages:
1. 1 Peter 5:7 - "Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you."
2. Isaiah 54:17 - "No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD and their vindication from me, declares the LORD.”
3. Deuteronomy 31:6 - "Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you."

Key Points from the sermon:
1. The importance of focusing on God's kingdom rather than getting caught up in worldly battles.
2. The power of prayer and trusting in God's plan, even when we don't understand it.
3. The importance of remembering God's faithfulness and His promise to never leave or forsake us.

Observation Questions:
1. In 1 Peter 5:7, what are we instructed to do with our anxieties?
2. What does Isaiah 54:17 say about the weapons formed against us?
3. According to Deuteronomy 31:6, what is God's promise to us when we face fear?

Interpretation Questions:
1. What does it mean to cast all your anxieties on God as mentioned in 1 Peter 5:7?
2. How does Isaiah 54:17 provide assurance in times of adversity?
3. How can Deuteronomy 31:6 encourage us when we feel alone or afraid?

Application Questions:
1. How can we practically cast our anxieties on God in our daily lives?
2. In what ways can we apply the promise of Isaiah 54:17 when we face challenges?
3. How can we remind ourselves of God's promise in Deuteronomy 31:6 in times of fear or uncertainty?

Church, if you have your own agenda and are not willing to serve and support the vision of the church, then maybe this is not the place for you.

We need people who are willing to trust in the Lord, believe in His prophets, and serve wholeheartedly. In the midst of waiting for your breakthrough, get your praise on and worship the Lord. Bow down before Him and give Him glory.

Remember, the battle is the Lord's. He sees what you're going through and He will rescue you. Trust in God's faithfulness and ask Him for a breakthrough. Pray first, before you panic, and seek God's guidance. Remind yourself of what He has done in the past and thank Him for what He will do in the future.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Position yourself in alignment with God's will and trust that He will direct your path.

It's important to focus on God's promises and cling to them in the midst of challenges. Don't get caught up in the battles that are not yours to fight. Instead, trust in the Lord and believe that He is in control.

Don't let fear or discouragement hold you back. Stand firm in your faith and praise God for what He will do. Even when you don't know what to do, continue to look to God for help and guidance.

In conclusion, let us remember that the battles we face are not ours alone, but they belong to the Lord. Trust in Him, pray first, and worship Him with all your heart.

Position yourself in alignment with His will and believe in His faithfulness. Ask Him for a breakthrough and praise Him in the waiting. Remember that God sees what you're going through and He will rescue you. Trust in His promises and know that He is with you every step of the way.

1. "There are seasons in our life when it seems like that it's just one thing after another thing after another thing after another thing. Trouble, delays, financial crisis, a wayward child, sickness, closed doors, people that betray you. In a time like that my question is what will you do?" [43:48]

2. "Trust in the Lord. The word trust there is the word batak. It means to cling to, to hold on and not let go. That means that if you're going to hold on to and trust God, you're going to have to let go of some other things that you've been holding to." [45:15]

3. "We have to cling to the promises of God. I thank you that I can cast all my cares upon you because you care for me. God, I believe that no weapon formed against me shall prosper. God, I believe that you're working in all these things to bring about a good in my life." [01:09:44]

4. "What a kingdom-minded person does politically, they pray for the leaders of our country. Not pray and then post something ugly. I'm tired of people that are called Christians, Spirit-filled, and all they get involved with is in battles that they can't handle." [01:10:24]

5. "We are part of the kingdom of God. I don't know who should be president and neither do you. You're not God. I just know that God is good and I want to be good." [01:10:55]