WHY YOU SHOULD TRUST GOD (11 OF 14)
by Jim Perdue
Scripture: James 4:13-17
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Why You Should Trust God (11 of 14)
Series: James: When Faith Works
Jim Perdue
James 4:13-17
Intro/Attention
We are studying the New Testament book of James on Sunday mornings, and today we come to James 4:13-17. James has been teaching us about how to practically live out our faith on a daily basis. And here, he reminds us who's in control and challenges us to plan appropriately for the future. This morning, I'm teaching on the sermon subject, Why You Should Trust God. READ TEXT
*Have you ever taken a ride in a taxi? Not just any taxi...but a taxi in New York City? I've only taken a couple of trips in a taxi in my entire life. And I've never been to New York City, but I've heard those streets can be crazy. I heard about a man who hopped in a cab one day and the driver seemed determined to demonstrate his skill and daring in negotiating the traffic congestion of the big city. He went careening down busy streets, making abrupt turns, nearly sideswiping cars, and coming to screeching stops. The passenger was sure the trip was going to end in a cemetery. He was frustrated and afraid because he didn't have control, and he felt that his life was in unreliable hands. As human beings, be have the tendency to want to be in charge of everything. We are nervous whenever we feel that the control of our lives is out of our hands. As followers of Christ, we know we need to yield to Him as the Lord of our lives. We can do that without fear as we remind ourselves that He would never be reckless in the way He leads us. We need to learn to relax in Him and believe that He can handle anything He allows to come into our lives. Although we need to plan and live responsibly, we are wise to recognize God's control. It is God's will, not our effort, that keeps us alive and safe. The best place to be is in His hands.
Proverbs 16:9 says, ''The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.'' (ON SCREEN) Here, James warns us about planning for the future wi ...
Series: James: When Faith Works
Jim Perdue
James 4:13-17
Intro/Attention
We are studying the New Testament book of James on Sunday mornings, and today we come to James 4:13-17. James has been teaching us about how to practically live out our faith on a daily basis. And here, he reminds us who's in control and challenges us to plan appropriately for the future. This morning, I'm teaching on the sermon subject, Why You Should Trust God. READ TEXT
*Have you ever taken a ride in a taxi? Not just any taxi...but a taxi in New York City? I've only taken a couple of trips in a taxi in my entire life. And I've never been to New York City, but I've heard those streets can be crazy. I heard about a man who hopped in a cab one day and the driver seemed determined to demonstrate his skill and daring in negotiating the traffic congestion of the big city. He went careening down busy streets, making abrupt turns, nearly sideswiping cars, and coming to screeching stops. The passenger was sure the trip was going to end in a cemetery. He was frustrated and afraid because he didn't have control, and he felt that his life was in unreliable hands. As human beings, be have the tendency to want to be in charge of everything. We are nervous whenever we feel that the control of our lives is out of our hands. As followers of Christ, we know we need to yield to Him as the Lord of our lives. We can do that without fear as we remind ourselves that He would never be reckless in the way He leads us. We need to learn to relax in Him and believe that He can handle anything He allows to come into our lives. Although we need to plan and live responsibly, we are wise to recognize God's control. It is God's will, not our effort, that keeps us alive and safe. The best place to be is in His hands.
Proverbs 16:9 says, ''The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.'' (ON SCREEN) Here, James warns us about planning for the future wi ...
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