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VISION DECLARATION: “We seek to GO DEEPER in the knowledge of God, GROW STRONGER in our journey with Christ, and humbly serve for His Kingdom purposes EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit. Amen.”
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SERMON: INTO THE WILDERNESS-“Discovering the Presence of God”
DATE: March 03, 2024, Pastor Trevor
KEY VERSE(S): Exodus 3:1-10; Matthew 4:1
I. MAIN SERMON NOTES
- wilderness: drought, desolate, deserted, disoriented, deadness
- sent into wilderness by: life circumstances, led by God, personal choice for time of examination in our walk with Jesus
- WHY? for God to speak, not punish but prune and prepare for greater purposes to come
- desolate land becomes a sacred-holy place between you and God
II. APPLICATION: P.R.A.Y. (Have a Conversation with God)
P. Pause to WORSHIP God (“Heavenly Father I praise you and thank you for….”)
Ideas: unseen ways He’s already worked in your life; burning bush experiences, etc.
R. Reflect on the WORD/MESSAGE of God (“What are you teaching me?”)
Ideas: awareness of His presence; purposes for the wilderness journey, etc.
A. Ask in the WISDOM of God (“How may I apply your Word/Message in my life?”)
Ideas: trust/depend more upon God; letting go of unhealthy way of the world, etc.
Y. Yield into the WAYS of God (“What step(s) do I need to take?”)
Ideas: drawing closer to God (how, when, where), etc.
**Give thanks to God for your time together**
BLESSINGS!