THE TRUTH ABOUT OPEN DOORS (21 OF 21)

The Truth About Open Doors (21 of 21)
Series: Corinth
Dr. Larry Osborne
1 Corinthians 16:5-24

LIFE IN THE CENTER OF GOD'S WILL

Not Quite What You'd Expect
1 Corinthians 16:5-24

Uncertainty

Powerful Opponents

Power Struggles

Disagreements

OPEN AND CLOSED DOORS
What To Do When You're Not Sure What To Do Next
Proverbs 19:2-3/ Proverbs 20:18 and 19:20/ Acts 16:6-10/ James 4:13-15

1. Get the facts

2. Pray about it

3. Seek wise counsel

4. Do what seems best

5. Adjust


THE TRUTH ABOUT OPEN DOORS

1. An open door doesn't mean smooth sailing
1 Corinthians 16:8-9/ Exodus 4:21/ Exodus 23:27-30/ Judges 1:19

2. God's hand is best seen in the rearview mirror

3. If we do the right thing - we'll always end up in the right place
Acts 16:22-39/ Acts 23:10-33/ 2 Timothy 4:16-18


TAKING IT HOME
Which of the five components to consider when deciding on "Open and Closed Doors" comes most naturally to you? Is there one you tend to overlook?


Are there any decisions you're facing that you'd like prayer for?


Growth Group Homework


GETTING TO KNOW YOU
1. The Winter Olympics are coming up in just about a month. If you could compete in any two events, which would they be and why?



2. Larry noted that God's hand is often most clearly seen in the "rearview mirror." Have you ever h ...

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