Hope Christian Church
Message notes
Message notes for 7-28-24
Locations & Times
Hope Christian Church
9273 Coach Stop Rd, Columbia, IL 62236, USA
Sunday 8:00 AM
Last week we asked....
What do you do when life doesn't turn out the way you thought it would?
What do you do when life doesn't turn out the way you thought it would?
Big Question #1
Does God Still Speak?
Key #1: Be ready to listen.
Does God Still Speak?
Key #1: Be ready to listen.
"How can I increase the likelihood that God will speak to me?"
Which will be true of your life?
Do not disturb or Headset
Big Question #2
How do I know if it's God?
Key#2: Discernment
Which will be true of your life?
Do not disturb or Headset
Big Question #2
How do I know if it's God?
Key#2: Discernment
Impressions come from 3 sources. We need to consider each one.
1. Is it from MYSELF?
1. Is it from MYSELF?
2. Is it from GOD?
3. Is it from SATAN?
7 ways to test an impression to see if it's from God (adapted from Rick Warren)
1. Does it agree with the Bible?
1. Does it agree with the Bible?
2. Does it make me more like Jesus?
3. Does my church family confirm it?
4. Is it consistent with how God created me?
5. Does it concern my responsibility? (Is it for me or is it for someone else?)
6. Is it convicting rather than condemning?
7. Do I sense a peace about it?
"Does God still speak?"
The answer is yes.
You know it's true because....God has been in a conversation with you....for a long time.
The answer is yes.
You know it's true because....God has been in a conversation with you....for a long time.