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You don't have to feel ready to move forward in faith. Sometimes growth looks like grieving what was, trusting God with what's missing, and still choosing to take the next best step. If you're carrying both blessings and burdens right now, discover how God can lead you forward even when life feels mixed. If you’ve been feeling grateful AND sad, excited AND anxious, or blessed AND overwhelmed, this message is for you. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References:1 Samuel 16, verses 1-13 – Samuel anoints David as future king1 Samuel 3, verses 4-5 – The Lord calls out to young Samuel Additional Scriptures ReferencedRomans 10, verse 17 – Faith comes through hearing God's wordExodus 30, verses 22-33 – Recipe for the anointing oil's ingredientsMark 4, verses 26-29 – Seed grows secretly, unseen by farmerPsalm 37, verse 23 – A good man's steps are orderedJoel 2, verse 25 – God restores years the locust ate
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It's one thing to receive something good from God. It's another thing to learn how to hold onto it when life gets hard. The enemy’s attack doesn’t get to take away the confidence, peace, or purpose God has given you. When you're feeling overwhelmed, remember: The strength to hold on comes from knowing Who's holding on to you. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfrScripture References:John 10, verse 10 – The thief steals, but Jesus gives life.2 Samuel 5, verses 17-24 – David prays to God and defeats the Philistines.Psalm 144, verses 1-2 – David praises God, who trains his hands.
Have you been waiting a long time for something that still hasn't happened yet? This message from Pastor Stephen Chandler will remind you that God hasn’t forgotten about you, even if you haven’t seen the progress you hoped for yet. What if He’s using the season you're in right now to prepare you for what comes next? If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfrScripture References:Psalm 105, verses 16-22 – Joseph was sold, imprisoned, then made ruler.Jeremiah 1, verse 5 – God knew and appointed Jeremiah before birth.1 Corinthians 2, verse 9 – God has prepared things beyond human imagination.Genesis 37, verse 10 – Jacob scolds Joseph over his dream.Genesis 39, verses 3-4 and 22-23 – The Lord prospered Joseph in every place.Luke 16, verse 12 – Faithfulness with another’s property precedes ownership.Proverbs 13, verse 12 – Hope deferred sickens; fulfilled desire is life.Romans 4, verse 19 – Abraham’s faith stayed strong despite his age
This is a message for someone ready to give up. In Philippians, the Apostle Paul shows us what’s on the other side of pain when we persevere with Christ. And here’s the good news: You don’t have to be afraid anymore.If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfrScripture References:Philippians 1, verses 12-14 – Paul's chains advance the gospel, emboldening others.2 Corinthians 5, verse 10 – All must appear before Christ's judgment seat.
What if the thing you've been worrying about could become the thing you pray about? Trusting God doesn't mean you'll never feel afraid, it means you don't have to carry your fear by yourself. The next time your mind starts rehearsing everything that could go wrong, turn the worry into a prayer and remind yourself: You have a Father who knows what you need. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfrScripture References:Psalm 56, verses 1-4 – When afraid, David chooses to trust God.1 Samuel 21, verses 8-12 – Trapped in Gath, David becomes very afraid.Philippians 4, verse 6 – Present every request to God in prayer.Matthew 6, verses 31-32 – Don't worry, your Father knows what you need.
What do you do when you keep showing up, but nothing seems to be changing? Just because progress doesn’t look like you expected doesn’t mean it’s not happening. If you’re frustrated with where you are or focused on where you thought you’d be by now, discover how God can give you the strength to keep going, make adjustments, and trust Him with your next step.If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfrScripture References: Joshua 6, verses 1-16, 20 – Israel marches around Jericho for seven days