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31st January '09
Posted on Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Title: “The experiences of a credible leader”
Speaker: Joshua Ng
Date: 31st January '09
8We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about the hardships we suffered in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. 9Indeed, in our hearts we felt the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. 10He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, 11as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our[a] behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.
[2 Corinthians 1:8-11]
1) They can be profound [v8-9a]
-Even the apostle Paul encountered so much pressure and difficulties, which in itself are profound to understand.
-Experiences on a personal, leading or sharing level are part and parcel of the process of moulding and growth.
[Matthew 13:11-12]
-God wants to mould, bless, mature and nurture you.
-God will prune you to be even more fruitful!
-There is a deeper purpose behind the experiences that are divinely allowed.
-We will go forth to serve if the WOG is alive in us.
I. Do you live in a paradigm of simplicity? (outlook towards life)
Please read the following:
[Proverbs 1:22], [Proverbs 1:32], [Proverbs 14:15], [Proverbs 22:3], [Hosea 4:6]
-If one goes through life without making sense of it profound nature, we will not notice what God is doing.
-A complicated outlook; one thinks a lot, but does little.
-Steer your life have a balanced outlook.
-The solution to profound experiences is to go understand and make sense!
Qn: Are we going through life with God, or just ourselves?
2) Experiences of a credible leader have a divine purpose
-There are no accidents in your life! [2 Corinthians 1:9b-10]
-You reap what you sow [Cause and Effect]
-When one has true faith in God, the purpose will be revealed.
Please read the following: [Mark 1:40-42], [Hebrews 11:1], [Hebrews 11:6]
3) They can be shared by the people [v11]
-They are meant to be shared by the community
-As we continue to talk to Him, He will will speak to us as we pray (2-way)
-He will guide you and teach you the right thing
-As we pray, our hearts will change, our motives will purify.
-It is our privilege to serve God! (serve with humility)
“He must become greater; I must become less”
[John 3:30]
Speaker: Joshua Ng
Date: 31st January '09
8We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about the hardships we suffered in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. 9Indeed, in our hearts we felt the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. 10He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, 11as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our[a] behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.
[2 Corinthians 1:8-11]
1) They can be profound [v8-9a]
-Even the apostle Paul encountered so much pressure and difficulties, which in itself are profound to understand.
-Experiences on a personal, leading or sharing level are part and parcel of the process of moulding and growth.
[Matthew 13:11-12]
-God wants to mould, bless, mature and nurture you.
-God will prune you to be even more fruitful!
-There is a deeper purpose behind the experiences that are divinely allowed.
-We will go forth to serve if the WOG is alive in us.
I. Do you live in a paradigm of simplicity? (outlook towards life)
Please read the following:
[Proverbs 1:22], [Proverbs 1:32], [Proverbs 14:15], [Proverbs 22:3], [Hosea 4:6]
-If one goes through life without making sense of it profound nature, we will not notice what God is doing.
-A complicated outlook; one thinks a lot, but does little.
-Steer your life have a balanced outlook.
-The solution to profound experiences is to go understand and make sense!
Qn: Are we going through life with God, or just ourselves?
2) Experiences of a credible leader have a divine purpose
-There are no accidents in your life! [2 Corinthians 1:9b-10]
-You reap what you sow [Cause and Effect]
-When one has true faith in God, the purpose will be revealed.
Please read the following: [Mark 1:40-42], [Hebrews 11:1], [Hebrews 11:6]
3) They can be shared by the people [v11]
-They are meant to be shared by the community
-As we continue to talk to Him, He will will speak to us as we pray (2-way)
-He will guide you and teach you the right thing
-As we pray, our hearts will change, our motives will purify.
-It is our privilege to serve God! (serve with humility)
“He must become greater; I must become less”
[John 3:30]
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