Build Your Foundation on Solid Ground: Key Scriptures for Strength and Faith

Evangel Christian Fellowship Being Unshaken in Times of Shaking Grace Liew 7/10/2018

Key Scriptures Matt 7:24 Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock. Evangel Christian Fellowship

Key Scriptures Luke 6:48-49 He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock. But he who heard and did nothing is like a man who built a house on the earth without a foundation, against which the stream beat vehemently; and immediately it fell. And the ruin of that house was great. Evangel Christian Fellowship

Key Scriptures Ps 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever. Ps 112 Praisethe LORD! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, Who delights greatly in His commandments. Evangel Christian Fellowship

Key Scriptures Ps 112 cont d Rewards: 1. His descendants will be mighty on earth; 2. The generation of the upright will be blessed. 3. Wealth and riches will be in his house, 4. And his righteousness endures forever. Unto the upright there arises light in the darkness; He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. Evangel Christian Fellowship

Key Scriptures Ps 112 cont d A good man 1. Deals graciously and lends; 2. He will guide his affairs with discretion. Surely he will never be shaken; The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance. He will not be afraid of evil tidings; His heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. His heart is established; He will not be afraid, Until he sees his desire upon his enemies. Evangel Christian Fellowship

FOUNDATION Psalm 112 Never be shaken His heart is steadfast His heart is established He will not be afraid. Evangel Christian Fellowship

A persons philosophy determines their beliefs A person s belief determines their attitudes A person s attitude determines their behaviour A person s behaviour determines their character A person s character determines their DESTINY - Kevin J Conner Evangel Christian Fellowship

The difference between Saul and David B LAME E XCUSES D ENIAL Evangel Christian Fellowship

Saul Israels first king Feared man instead of God Relied on man instead of God Looked for approval and validation from man Didn t seek God first Overcompensated guilt By being religious (making rash vows) Became proud Rejected the word of the Lord Evangel Christian Fellowship

Saul Feared man instead of God 1 Sam 13 Quick facts: Newly appointed king (had only reigned two years). He decides to gather together an army of 3,000 men to fight the Philistines. Jonathan takes out a garrison (strategic fort) and Israel is called to Gilgal. Philistines respond by bringing out their army. Israelites outnumbered 12:1 (3,000 vs 36,000). Saul and the Israelites wait at Gilgal for Samuel to come and offer sacrifices Their victory is eclipsed by impending danger; the odds are stacked against them Saul becomes impatient and offers the sacrifices instead. Evangel Christian Fellowship

Saul Feared man instead of God v6 The people were so afraid v7 They were trembling V8 Saul waited (7 days); the people started to scatter. Why did Saul feel the need to offer the sacrifice himself? What was Saul s response? Blame you didn t come on time Excuses the people were scattered from me Evangel Christian Fellowship

Saul Pride crept in 1 Sam 15 Quick facts: Samuel relays very specific instructions to Saul. He is to utterly destroy the Amalekites v1-3. This time Saul has a much larger army (210,000). In this battle, the Israelites were successful. But instead of following the instructions, King Agag was kept alive v9 most likely as a trophy The best of the sheep, oxen, anything deemed good was kept. Gloating in this victory, Saul goes to set up a monument for himself v12. Evangel Christian Fellowship

Saul pride crept in When Samuel comes to see Saul, what was Saul s response? I have kept the commandment of the Lord v13 The people spared the best of the sheep and oxen v15 But I have obeyed the voice of the Lord v20 But the people took the plunder v21 BLAME DENIAL BLAME DENIAL Evangel Christian Fellowship

Saul Pride crept in So Samuel said, When you were little in your own eyes, were you not head of the tribes of Israel? And did not the LORD anoint you king over Israel? Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, As in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, And to heed than the fat of rams. For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, And stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He also has rejected you from being king. Evangel Christian Fellowship

Saul Its too late 1 Sam 28 Quick facts: Samuel has passed away Saul is approaching another battle with the Philistine He now decides to seek God God has already removed His Spirit from Saul and Saul knew it It was too late, his destiny was sealed Evangel Christian Fellowship

David A man after Gods heart The Lord looks at the heart 1 Sam 16:7 Always sought the Lord first Cared about the things of God Didn t care what others thought of him Quick to repent Humble Evangel Christian Fellowship

David Courageous 1 Sam 17 Quick facts: Philistines taunting the Israelites (40 days). Goliath the giant and weapon The people were dismayed, greatly afraid and dreadfully afraid v11, 24 Evangel Christian Fellowship

David - Courageous What was David s response? Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God? v26, 36 Is there not a cause? v29 I come to you in the name of the Lord of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel whom you have defied v45 This day the Lord will deliver you into my hand v46 For the battle is the Lord s v47 Evangel Christian Fellowship

David - Unshaken 1 Sam 30 Quick facts: David is still on the run from Saul Given a city to live in Ziklag Amalekites come, set the city on fire, raid the city and take the women and children captives When David and the men discover what has happened, they wept The men were so distraught, they spoke of stoning David Evangel Christian Fellowship

David - Unshaken What was David s response? Blame? Excuses? Denial? David strengthened himself in God v6 David sought the Lord for direction v8 David received clear instructions v8 David went v9 David pursued v10 David attacked v17 David recovered all v18, 19 Evangel Christian Fellowship

The difference between Saul and David The fear of the Lord Ps 112 Evangel Christian Fellowship

In the last days 1 Tim 4:1-4 Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will Depart from the faith, Giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, Speaking lies in hypocrisy, Having their own conscience seared with a hot iron, Evangel Christian Fellowship

In the last days 2 Tim 4:3-4 For the time will come when They will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because They have itching ears, They will heap up for themselves teachers; and They will turn their ears away from the truth, and Be turned aside to fables. Evangel Christian Fellowship

Conclusion Luke 6:48 He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock. 1 Cor 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. Evangel Christian Fellowship

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