Developing Self-Confidence in Christ Through Faith and Friendship
Explore the journey of building self-confidence in Christ through faith, trust, and friendship as seen in biblical passages like Philippians 4:13 and Matthew 14:22-31. Reflect on overcoming doubt and growing in relationship with God to strengthen your belief. Dive into the concept of knowing God and becoming His friend through love, obedience, and trust in His promises.
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Self-Confidence in Christ Christian Community Church 11/18/2020 Bible Study SLIDESMANIA.COM SLIDESMANIA.COM
Philippians 4:13 13I can do all this through him who gives me strength. NIV 13I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. NKV Do you truly believe this statement? Do you live as if you believe this statement? SLIDESMANIA.COM
Is this you? Matthew 14: 22-31 SLIDESMANIA.COM
Is this you? Matthew 14: 22-31 Jesus Walks on the Water 22Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd.23After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone,24and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.25Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. SLIDESMANIA.COM
Is this you? Matthew 14: 22-31 Jesus Walks on the Water 26When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. It s a ghost, they said, and cried out in fear.27But Jesus immediately said to them: Take courage! It is I. Don t be afraid. 28 Lord, if it s you, Peter replied, tell me to come to you on the water. 29 Come, he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.30But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, Lord, save me! 31Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. You of little faith, he said, why did you doubt? SLIDESMANIA.COM
Why do you doubt? You? Circumstances? Knowledge? Trust? SLIDESMANIA.COM God? His Promises?
Knowing God DEFINITION: To know-To be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information. To have developed a RELATIONSHIP with someone through meeting and spending (intimate; quality) time with them; be familiar or friendly with. Friend of God SLIDESMANIA.COM
Knowing God John 15: 13-15 13Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one s life for one s friends.14You are my friends if you do what I command.15I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. James 2:23 23And the scripture was fulfilled that says, Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness, [a]and he was called God s friend SLIDESMANIA.COM
Knowing God James 4:4 4You adulterous people,[a]don t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God. Exodus 33:11 11The LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young aide Joshua son of Nun did not leave the tent. SLIDESMANIA.COM
Knowing God Revelation 3:20 20Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. John 3: 16 16For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Romans 8:28 28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a]have been called according to his purpose. SLIDESMANIA.COM
Knowing God Mark 16: 16-18 16Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.17And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;18they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well. Proverbs 18: 24 24One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. 24Friends come and friends go, but a true friend sticks by you like family. SLIDESMANIA.COM
Knowing God Proverbs 17: 17 17A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. 17Friends love through all kinds of weather, and families stick together in all kinds of trouble. James 4:8 8Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double- minded. SLIDESMANIA.COM Say a quiet yes to God and he ll be there in no time. Quit dabbling in sin. Purify your inner life
Knowing God I Peter 5:7 7Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 6-7So be content with who you are, and don t put on airs. God s strong hand is on you; he ll promote you at the right time. Live carefree before God; he is most careful with you SLIDESMANIA.COM
Why do you doubt? You? Circumstances? Knowledge? Trust? (???) God? His Promises? SLIDESMANIA.COM
Shalom! SLIDESMANIA.COM
