Gateway Visalia
Who is God Amidst Our Doubts
Genesis 15:1-6 Pastor Samuel Akin December 29, 2024 Promise Keeper
Locations & Times
GateWay Church
1100 S Sowell St, Visalia, CA 93277, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM
Sunday 11:30 AM
Introduction:
1. God is our comforter
a. Do not fear
b. God's promises don't have an expiration date
a. Do not fear
b. God's promises don't have an expiration date
2. God is our shield.
a. The first ever I Am statement
b. The promise isn't the absence of valleys, but God's presence within them.
a. The first ever I Am statement
b. The promise isn't the absence of valleys, but God's presence within them.
3. God is our very great reward.
a. Blesser Vs Blessing
b. It's not "what" is my exceedingly great reward, but "who?"
c. Psalm 73:25-26
a. Blesser Vs Blessing
b. It's not "what" is my exceedingly great reward, but "who?"
c. Psalm 73:25-26
4. God is our salvation.
a. The principle of salvation for the first time ever
b. This principle point forward to the gospel. Just as Abram was made right with God through faith, we are saved by faith in Jesus Christ.
c. Ephesians 2:8-9 reminds us: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith...not by works, so that no one can boast."
d. The work of salvation has already been accomplished, now what?
a. The principle of salvation for the first time ever
b. This principle point forward to the gospel. Just as Abram was made right with God through faith, we are saved by faith in Jesus Christ.
c. Ephesians 2:8-9 reminds us: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith...not by works, so that no one can boast."
d. The work of salvation has already been accomplished, now what?
Who is God amidst our Doubts?
Genesis 15:1-6,
December 29th , 2024
Promise-Keeper
Prayer Requests:
Group Discussion: How does God’s character point us to how we should live?
Read Aloud: Genesis 15:1-6, Psalm 23, Matthew 5:14-16
1. Have you ever found yourself struggling to trust God when His promises seem impossible? How does Abram’s response encourage us to live?
2. If there is breath in the body there is hope for your life? In what areas of your life are you not trusting with?
3. Psalm 23 "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me” What does this mean in light of our circumstances?
4. Matthew 5:14-16 "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."
If we believe God is our salvation, what then does that mean for us as people of the promise? What steps can I take in my faith that point the world to Jesus? How can I be like a city on a hill?
Genesis 15:1-6,
December 29th , 2024
Promise-Keeper
Prayer Requests:
Group Discussion: How does God’s character point us to how we should live?
Read Aloud: Genesis 15:1-6, Psalm 23, Matthew 5:14-16
1. Have you ever found yourself struggling to trust God when His promises seem impossible? How does Abram’s response encourage us to live?
2. If there is breath in the body there is hope for your life? In what areas of your life are you not trusting with?
3. Psalm 23 "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me” What does this mean in light of our circumstances?
4. Matthew 5:14-16 "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."
If we believe God is our salvation, what then does that mean for us as people of the promise? What steps can I take in my faith that point the world to Jesus? How can I be like a city on a hill?