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Seeking God's Presence
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023 (message contributor)
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1. Waiting On God Lesson 1
Contributed on Nov 15, 2023
Wings are found in God's presence.
A. INTRODUCTION “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31, NKJV 1. Two kinds of people need wings: a. Devastated, drained of purpose/energy b. Discouraged, ...read more
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2. Finding God's Presence Lesson 2
Contributed on Nov 15, 2023
Finding God is not a one-time blessing, it is a life-long passion.
A. INTRODUCTION “We have an altar from which those who serve the tabernacle (i.e., the worship center in the Old Testament) have no right to eat … therefore, let us go forth to Him (Jesus) outside the camp … let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, ...read more
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3. Listening To God Lesson 3
Contributed on Nov 15, 2023
Having the right attitude to hear and understand God’s voice.
“Samuel was sleeping in the Tabernacle near the Ark of God. Suddenly the Lord called out ‘Samuel.’ He answered, ‘what is it?’ He ran to Eli … ‘go back to bed.’ The Lord called again …’what is it?’ Eli … ‘go back to bed.’ The Lord called a third time … Eli … told Samuel to say, ‘speak Lord, Your ...read more
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4. Opening Up Heaven Lesson 4
Contributed on Nov 15, 2023
Opening up the doors of Heaven.
“I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture” (spoken by Jesus, John 10:9, NKJV). “I’d rather be a doorkeeper in the house of God ... no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.” (Psalm 84:10-11, NKJV). A. INTRODUCTION: ...read more
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5. Satisfying Your Hunger For God Lesson 5
Contributed on Nov 15, 2023
Learning the spiritual signs of hungering for God.
“The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them” (Psalm 34:7). “And Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst'” (John 6:35). A. INTRODUCTION 1. Illustration of little ...read more
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6. When You Are Scared Lesson 6
Contributed on Nov 15, 2023
You do not have to run scared through dark dangerous valleys, because Jesus is with you. Walk with Him and stay close to Him.
“The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want … Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me” (Psalm 23:1, 4). A. WHEN YOU ARE SACRED 1. What scares you? a. Physical hurt. b. Emotional ...read more
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7. Begin Worship With Praise Lesson 7
Contributed on Nov 15, 2023
You please God when you worship Him.
“But the time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship Him that way. For God is Spirit, so those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth” (John 4:23-24, ...read more