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Did God Really Say . . . ?
Contributed by Bret Hammond on Aug 5, 2014 (message contributor)
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1. Forgive And Forget
Contributed on Aug 5, 2014
“Forgive and forget.” Those words roll off our tongues with ease, but if we’re honest they don’t roll out of our hearts with ease. Forgiveness is a challenge and forgetting is downright impossible. But grace calls us to remember.
INTRODUCTION A. Jill Price is known as “The Woman Who Can’t Forget” – Hyper-thy-mesia –rare disorder 1. Means that she forgets nothing – every moment, every day – played out crystal clear 2. While such a memory might sound wonderful to us ...read more
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2. Does God Really Have A Plan For Me?
Contributed on Aug 5, 2014
There are few verses in the Bible that get quoted more than Jeremiah 29:11. People really connect to it, but does it connect to them? What does this verse really have to say to me?
INTRODUCTION A. Well, if you’re like me, the story made you angry – livid – it really raised my hackles 1. April – Michael Sharkey – thought his home was in good hands 2. Left to fight for our country in Afghanistan – but while gone – squatters ...read more
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3. God Will Not Give You More Than You Can Handle
Contributed on Aug 5, 2014
People who are going through difficult times are often told by others not to worry because, “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” The words are said with the best of intentions but unfortunately no such promise exists in the Bible.
INTRODUCTION A. I first introduced you to Saeed Abedini several months ago – many heard name on news 1. American citizen –Iranian descent – pastor – has been in Iranian prison since 2012 2. His crime – preaching about Jesus – for that -8 years –worst ...read more