120610-0830-Loran Livingston - Strong & Courageous

2012-06-10-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning June 10th 2012 in the 8:30 service

Scripture: Joshua 1:5-9; I John 3:14-24

Topic: Assurance

Notes:

- It is never God’s intent that you feel afraid or guilty- Live with boldness, courage, optimism, joy- Israel moving into the promised land was God telling us to move into an abundant life- Nothing is supposed to intimidate you as a believer; fear is torment- If you don’t believe God will never leave you, everything you do will be in fear- You will never be able to do enough if it’s up to you- When you ask, God delivers; you can count on His faithfulness- We’re not saved by works of any degree at any time but by grace, the good news of the favor of God upon the undeserving- This is about being a child of God, not a member of an organization- Because we love the brethren, we know we are saved- God is greater than your heart. Believe in Jesus and love one another- Don’t let your heart, the church, an organization condemn you- People are bitter with the church, don’t want formality... as long as the gospel is preached, who cares?- Church ought to be a place where you’re free, not obligated- You don’t owe me anything; you only thing you owe the brethren is to love them- This is about you and your bible and your God