January 22, 2023 – Joy in the Midst of Trials

Fresh Start Christian Church
Topic: God is a Promise Keeper

Main Scripture: Isaiah 43:19a
Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth.

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Numbers 23:19 – “God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?

2 Corinthians 1:20 – For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.

Joy in the Midst of Trials: James 1:1-4

  • Peirasmos (Gk) – test, prove, trial, temptation
  • The purpose of a trial or test is to (1) “test” your faith; and (2) produce patience, endurance, perseverance, steadfastness..
  • The purpose of a trial is to refine the faith that you already have as a believer to make it pure.
  • The trial results in us exhibiting mature Christian character (Colossians 3:12-15).
  • Perfection = Maturity
  • Let the trial run its full course or have its full effect in our lives. The trial that seem to be the worst we could imagine produces something awesome in our lives.
  • Romans 5:1-4
  • Romans 8:28.

Trials are setups for blessings, miracles and favor; and takes us to greater levels in Christ.

 

Announcements:

Sunday Worship Service will broadcast Live weekly on Facebook at 10:30 am. There will also be a virtual fellowship via Zoom after service. Communion will be observed every third Sunday of the month. Those in need of communion cups, please register here: https://forms.gle/f7nB5kCucS7aQzZ76.

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Griffin Toastmasters is held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Please email freshstartccga@gmail.com if you would like to attend. The next meeting is January 24, 2022.

Corporate Prayer and 40-Day Fast: January 11th, January 20th, January 30th, and February 8th, 7:00pm. The prayer link will be sent via email.

Group Book Reading & Review: Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer. Adults will meet Thursdays, beginning January 5, 2023 from 7-8:30 pm EST via Zoom. Young Adults will meet Sundays, beginning January 8, 2023 from 6:30-8:00 pm via Zoom. The meeting links will be sent via email.


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