Cornerstone Community Church
Speaker: Pastor Nate Herrlin www.kutztownchurch.com
Good Good Father
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I've heard a thousand stories of what they think You're like
But I've heard the tender whispers of love in the dead of night
And you tell me that You're pleased
And that I'm never alone
You're a good good Father
It's who you are, it's who you are, it's who you are
And I'm loved by you
It's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am
I've seen many searching for answers far and wide
But I know we're all searching
For answers only You provide
'Cause you know just what we need
Before we say a word
You're a good good Father
It's who You are, it's who You are, it's who You are
And I'm loved by You
It's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am
Because You are perfect in all of Your ways
You are perfect in all of your ways
You are perfect in all of your ways to us
You are…
Goodness of God
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I love You Lord
Oh Your mercy never fails me
All my days
I’ve been held in Your hands
From the moment that I wake up
Until I lay my head
I will sing of the goodness of God
All my life You have been faithful
All my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
I will sing of the goodness of God
I love Your voice
You have led me through the fire
In darkest nights
You are close like no other
I’ve known You as a father
I’ve known You as a friend
I have lived in the goodness of God
Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me
Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me
With my life laid down, I’m surrendered now, I give You everything
Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me
Finding the Strength to Finish the Race
RUN WITH PERSEVERANCE the race God has laid out for you.
Hebrews 12:1-4
Hebrews 12:1-4 NIV
Remember who’s CHEERING YOU ON.
Hebrews 12:1
Jesus is YOUR BIGGEST FAN.
Hebrews 12:2
Lessons from the track:
IDENTIFY AND ELIMINATE DISTRACTIONS.
Hebrews 12:5-13 NIV
Let God build up your SPIRITUAL ENDURANCE; you’re gonna need it.
Hebrews 12:5-13
“Endure hardship as discipline”
Hebrews 12:7
Isaiah 35:3-4 NIV
Next Steps...
- Have I allowed myself to become distracted by anything less than honoring Jesus with my life?
- Is there a sin that has me tangled up?
- Do I have an inaccurate view of hardship?
Proverbs 4:26 NIV
Proverbs 4:25-26 NIV
Hebrews 12:12-13 NIV
God uses hardship TO BUILD OUR STRENGTH so we can finish this race FOR THE GLORY OF GOD.
The Blessing
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The Lord bless you and keep you
Make His face shine upon you
And be gracious to you
The Lord turn His face toward you
And give you peace (REPEAT)
A - men Amen Amen
A - men Amen Amen
May His favor be upon you
And a thousand generations
And your family and your children
And their children and their children(4 times)
May His presence go before you
And behind you and beside you
All around you and within you
He is with you, he is with you
In the morning, in the evening
In your coming and your going
In your weeping and rejoicing
He is for you, He is for you
He is for you He is for you
He is for you, He is for you
He is for you, He is for you
He is for you, He is for you