The power of God can overcome anything the world throws at it.

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The power of God can overcome anything the world
throws at it.

• Satan has been successful in destroying things
  that are good. (Lk 2231-32 Mk 415 1 Pt
  58-9)

2
The power of God can overcome anything the world
throws at it.

• Luke 2231-32 (NKJV) - And the Lord said,
  Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you,
  that he may sift you as wheat. 32 But I have
  prayed for you, that your faith should not fail
  and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your
  brethren.

3
The power of God can overcome anything the world
throws at it.

• Mark 415 (NKJV) - And these are the ones by the
  wayside where the word is sown. When they hear,
  Satan comes immediately and takes away the word
  that was sown in their hearts.

4
The power of God can overcome anything the world
throws at it.

• 1 Peter 58-9 (NKJV) - Be sober, be vigilant
  because your adversary the devil walks about like
  a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9
  Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that
  the same sufferings are experienced by your
  brotherhood in the world.

5
The power of God can overcome anything the world
throws at it.

• A man would be a fool to face Satan alone, yet
  many do.

6
The power of God can overcome anything the world
throws at it.

• How many ways can Satan defeat us? Peter was
  determined to beat Satan alone.

7
The power of God can overcome anything the world
throws at it.

• How many ways can Satan defeat us? Peter was
  determined to beat Satan alone.
• When we choose to walk by faith, we receive the
  council and protection of God.

8
The power of God can overcome anything the world
throws at it.

• How many ways can Satan defeat us? Peter was
  determined to beat Satan alone.
• When we choose to walk by faith, we receive the
  council and protection of God.
• Jesus defeated Satan and now He wants to help us!
  (Jn 1430 Heb 214-16, 18)

9
The power of God can overcome anything the world
throws at it.

• John 1430 (NKJV) - I will no longer talk much
  with you, for the ruler of this world is coming,
  and he has nothing in Me.

10
The power of God can overcome anything the world
throws at it.

• Hebrews 214-16 (NKJV) - Inasmuch then as the
  children have partaken of flesh and blood, He
  Himself likewise shared in the same, that through
  death He might destroy him who had the power of
  death, that is, the devil, 15and release those
  who through fear of death were all their lifetime
  subject to bondage. 16 For indeed He does not
  give aid to angels, but He does give aid to the
  seed of Abraham.

11
The power of God can overcome anything the world
throws at it.

• Hebrews 218 (NKJV) - For in that He Himself has
  suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those
  who are tempted.

12
The power of God can overcome anything the world
throws at it.

• We need to understand that Gods ways will be
  laughed at by the world.

13
The power of God can overcome anything the world
throws at it.

• We need to understand that Gods ways will be
  laughed at by the world.
• We can with confidence defeat this world. (1 Jn
  54-5)

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The power of God can overcome anything the world
throws at it.

• 1 John 54-5 (NKJV) - For whatever is born of
  God overcomes the world. And this is the victory
  that has overcome the worldour faith. 5Who is he
  who overcomes the world, but he who believes that
  Jesus is the Son of God?

15
The marriage relationship is given by God to
strengthen us.

• Man is a social creature and by design he needs
  others. (Ecc 48-12)

16
The marriage relationship is given by God to
strengthen us.

• Ecclesiastes 48-12 (NKJV) - There is one alone,
  without companion He has neither son nor
  brother. . 9 Two are better than one, Because
  they have a good reward for their labor. 10 For
  if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But
  woe to him who is alone when he falls, For he has
  no one to help him up.

17
The marriage relationship is given by God to
strengthen us.

• 11 Again, if two lie down together, they will
  keep warm But how can one be warm alone? 12
  Though one may be overpowered by another, two can
  withstand him. And a threefold cord is not
  quickly broken.

18
The marriage relationship is given by God to
strengthen us.

• God allowed Adam to see and admit this need. What
  a great gift God gave Adam! (Gen 220-24)

19
The marriage relationship is given by God to
strengthen us.

• Genesis 220-24 (NKJV) - So Adam gave names to
  all cattle, to the birds of the air, and to every
  beast of the field. But for Adam there was not
  found a helper comparable to him. 21 And the LORD
  God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he
  slept and He took one of his ribs, and closed up
  the flesh in its place.

20
The marriage relationship is given by God to
strengthen us.

• 22 Then the rib which the LORD God had taken from
  man He made into a woman, and He brought her to
  the man. 23 And Adam said This is now bone of
  my bones And flesh of my flesh She shall be
  called Woman, Because she was taken out of Man.
  24 Therefore a man shall leave his father and
  mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall
  become one flesh.

21
The marriage relationship is given by God to
strengthen us.

• Gods design will work beyond what we think is
  possible.

22
The marriage relationship is given by God to
strengthen us.

• Gods design will work beyond what we think is
  possible.
• Gods design can easily be perverted and become a
  curse.

23
The marriage relationship is given by God to
strengthen us.

• Gods design will work beyond what we think is
  possible.
• Gods design can easily be perverted and become a
  curse.
• The home can be a place that tears down others
  and promotes ungodliness. (Prov
  333, 1129 219, 2524)

24
The marriage relationship is given by God to
strengthen us.

• Proverbs 333 (NKJV) - The curse of the LORD is
  on the house of the wicked, But He blesses the
  home of the just.

25
The marriage relationship is given by God to
strengthen us.

• Proverbs 1129 (NKJV) - He who troubles his own
  house will inherit the wind, And the fool will be
  servant to the wise of heart.

26
The marriage relationship is given by God to
strengthen us.

• Proverbs 219 (NKJV) - Better to dwell in a
  corner of a housetop, Than in a house shared with
  a contentious woman.

27
The marriage relationship is given by God to
strengthen us.

• Proverbs 2524 (NKJV) - It is better to dwell in
  a corner of a housetop, Than in a house shared
  with a contentious woman.

28
The marriage relationship is given by God to
strengthen us.

• It does not have to be that way! (Prov 127,
  141, 11)

29
The marriage relationship is given by God to
strengthen us.

• Proverbs 127 (NKJV) - The wicked are overthrown
  and are no more, But the house of the righteous
  will stand.

30
The marriage relationship is given by God to
strengthen us.

• Proverbs 141 (NKJV) - The wise woman builds her
  house, But the foolish pulls it down with her
  hands.

31
The marriage relationship is given by God to
strengthen us.

• Proverbs 1411 (NKJV) - The house of the wicked
  will be overthrown, But the tent of the upright
  will flourish.

32
The marriage relationship is given by God to
strengthen us.

• The home is a place to serve others. (Prov
  3110-12)

33
The marriage relationship is given by God to
strengthen us.

• Proverbs 3110-12 (NKJV) - Who can find a
  virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies.
  11 The heart of her husband safely trusts her So
  he will have no lack of gain. 12 She does him
  good and not evil All the days of her life.

34
The marriage relationship is given by God to
strengthen us.

• This is why worldliness cannot work in the home!
  Marriage is for 3.

35
The marriage relationship is given by God to
strengthen us.

• When we raise children to be friends of the world
  then they will not be good mates. (1 Jn 45-6)

36
The marriage relationship is given by God to
strengthen us.

• 1 John 45-6 (NKJV) - They are of the world.
  Therefore they speak as of the world, and the
  world hears them. 6 We are of God. He who knows
  God hears us he who is not of God does not hear
  us. By this we know the spirit of truth and the
  spirit of error.

37
The marriage relationship is given by God to
strengthen us.

• What a great place the home is when filled with
  faith and service. It becomes a place for
  healing, learning and praise.

38
I must come to know myself to be a servant

• God can help me to see my heart and to see my
  needs. (Heb 412)

39
I must come to know myself to be a servant

• Hebrews 412 (NKJV) - For the word of God is
  living and powerful, and sharper than any
  two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of
  soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is
  a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the
  heart.

40
I must come to know myself to be a servant

• When I know myself then I can see my tendencies
  and my weaknesses.

41
I must come to know myself to be a servant

• When I know myself then I can see my tendencies
  and my weaknesses.
• If I cannot be honest about myself then I will
  have great difficulties with relationships.

42
I must come to know myself to be a servant

• When I know myself then I can see my tendencies
  and my weaknesses.
• If I cannot be honest about myself then I will
  have great difficulties with relationships.
• Peter did not see his weaknesses and tried to
  talk his way into strength. He needed to heed
  Jesus warning and His council. (Mt 2634-35,
  40-41)

43
I must come to know myself to be a servant

• Matthew 2634-35 (NKJV) - Jesus said to him,
  Assuredly, I say to you that this night, before
  the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.
  35 Peter said to Him, Even if I have to die with
  You, I will not deny You! And so said all the
  disciples.

44
I must come to know myself to be a servant

• Matthew 2640-41 (NKJV) - Then He came to the
  disciples and found them sleeping, and said to
  Peter, What! Could you not watch with Me one
  hour? 41Watch and pray, lest you enter into
  temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the
  flesh is weak.

45
I must come to know myself to be a servant

• If Peter could only see the need that Jesus saw
  then he could have stood.

46
I must come to know myself to be a servant

• Where are your weaknesses towards sin? (Gal
  519-21)

47
I must come to know myself to be a servant

• Galatians 519-21 (NKJV) - Now the works of the
  flesh are evident, which are adultery,
  fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, 20 idolatry,
  sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies,
  outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions,
  dissensions, heresies,

48
I must come to know myself to be a servant

• 21 envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the
  like of which I tell you beforehand, just as I
  also told you in time past, that those who
  practice such things will not inherit the kingdom
  of God.

49
I must come to know myself to be a servant

• Those that are battling depression or a poor
  upbringing must come to understand
  their tendencies towards losing control of their
  thoughts and reality.

50
I must come to know myself to be a servant

• Those that are battling depression or a poor
  upbringing must come to understand
  their tendencies towards losing control of their
  thoughts and reality.
• When you can see your tendencies then you can
  prepare to respond to emotional times. You also
  can communicate to others about your needs.

51
I must come to know myself to be a servant

• When you refuse to see the real issues in your
  life then you will lash out at
  others and have others seek to minimize their
  time around you.

52
I must come to know my mate in order to serve

• What are the needs of a man? (Eph 533)

53
I must come to know my mate in order to serve

• Ephesians 533 (NKJV) - Nevertheless let each
  one of you in particular so love his own wife as
  himself, and let the wife see that she respects
  her husband.

54
I must come to know my mate in order to serve

• Consider this list from a class a. Trust b.
  Acceptance c. Appreciation d. Admiration e.
  Approval f. Encouragement

55
I must come to know my mate in order to serve

• I heard a tape on this subject as a single man
  and learned a lot about myself.

56
I must come to know my mate in order to serve

• I heard a tape on this subject as a single man
  and learned a lot about myself.
• There are other male related and personality
  related characteristics that your must learn
  about yourself! (Ex. I used to beat myself up
  over personality.)

57
I must come to know my mate in order to serve

• I heard a tape on this subject as a single man
  and learned a lot about myself.
• There are other male related and personality
  related characteristics that your must learn
  about yourself! (Ex. I used to beat myself up
  over personality.)
• What are the needs of a woman? (Eph 525, 1 Pt
  37)

58
I must come to know my mate in order to serve

• Ephesians 525 (NKJV) - Husbands, love your
  wives, just as Christ also loved the church and
  gave Himself for her,

59
I must come to know my mate in order to serve

• 1 Peter 37 (NKJV) - Husbands, likewise, dwell
  with them with understanding, giving honor to the
  wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs
  together of the grace of life, that your prayers
  may not be hindered.

60
I must come to know my mate in order to serve

• Consider this list from a class a. Caring b.
  Understanding c. Respect d. Devotion e.
  Validation f. Reassurance

61
I must come to know my mate in order to serve

• Consider this list from a class a. Caring b.
  Understanding c. Respect d. Devotion e.
  Validation f. Reassurance
• There are things that a woman will do that a man
  would never on his own figure out. If a man will
  listen, then he will be blessed.

62
I must come to know my mate in order to serve

• Consider how men and women deal with stress. When
  I as a man understand this, then I can with joy
  give my wife what see needs.

63
I must constantly renew my commitment to be a
servant

• It is in the heart of a servant that the power of
  God is found. (Phil 21-4)

64
I must constantly renew my commitment to be a
servant

• Philippians 21-4 (NKJV) - Therefore if there is
  any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of
  love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any
  affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being
  like-minded, having the same love, being of one
  accord, of one mind.

65
I must constantly renew my commitment to be a
servant

• 3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or
  conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem
  others better than himself. 4 Let each of you
  look out not only for his own interests, but also
  for the interests of others.

66
I must constantly renew my commitment to be a
servant

• We seek to be near a servant that has the love of
  God.

67
I must constantly renew my commitment to be a
servant

• To be a servant I must get out of myself. That is
  a challenge that can only be met
  by crucifixion. (Lk 923-24)

68
I must constantly renew my commitment to be a
servant

• Luke 923-24 (NKJV) - Then He said to them all,
  If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny
  himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow
  Me. 24 For whoever desires to save his life will
  lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake
  will save it.

69
I must constantly renew my commitment to be a
servant

• Do you look out to your mates needs first? (1 Cor
  73-5)

70
I must constantly renew my commitment to be a
servant

• 1 Corinthians 73-5 (NKJV) - Let the husband
  render to his wife the affection due her, and
  likewise also the wife to her husband. 4 The wife
  does not have authority over her own body, but
  the husband does. And likewise the husband does
  not have authority over his own body, but the
  wife does.

71
I must constantly renew my commitment to be a
servant

• 5 Do not deprive one another except with consent
  for a time, that you may give yourselves to
  fasting and prayer and come together again so
  that Satan does not tempt you because of your
  lack of self-control.

72
I must constantly renew my commitment to be a
servant

• I am so glad to be needed and to be able to
  serve.

73
I must constantly renew my commitment to be a
servant

• I am so glad to be needed and to be able to
  serve.
• There is no greater joy than to look back on your
  life and see unselfish service.
  (Phil 217-18)

74
I must constantly renew my commitment to be a
servant

• Philippians 217-18 (NKJV) - Yes, and if I am
  being poured out as a drink offering on the
  sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad
  and rejoice with you all. 18 For the same reason
  you also be glad and rejoice with me.

75
I must constantly renew my commitment to be a
servant

• I have found great personal strength in
  remembering the service of my own
  parents.

76
I must constantly renew my commitment to be a
servant

• What is keeping you from being a servant?

77
I must constantly renew my commitment to be a
servant

• What is keeping you from being a servant?
• Are you a Christian?

78
I must constantly renew my commitment to be a
servant

• What is keeping you from being a servant?
• Are you a Christian?
• Are you serving God and involved with His people?
  (Heb 1023-25)

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I must constantly renew my commitment to be a
servant

• Hebrews 1023-25 (NKJV) - Let us hold fast the
  confession of our hope without wavering, for He
  who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider
  one another in order to stir up love and good
  works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of
  ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but
  exhorting one another, and so much the more as
  you see the Day approaching.

80
I must constantly renew my commitment to be a
servant

• Are you too busy with worldly things?

81
I must constantly renew my commitment to be a
servant

• Are you too busy with worldly things?
• Are you unable to get out of your own emotional
  turmoil?

82
God will powerfully bless us if we would let Him

• As time passes we will clearly see this. (Prov
  3110, 25)

83
God will powerfully bless us if we would let Him

• Proverbs 3110 (NKJV) - Who can find a virtuous
  wife? For her worth is far above rubies.

84
God will powerfully bless us if we would let Him

• Proverbs 3125 (NKJV) - Strength and honor are
  her clothing She shall rejoice in time to come.

85
God will powerfully bless us if we would let Him

• Why not take time to talk with those Christians
  who have had successful
  marriages. (Ex. Horace Huggins)

86
God will powerfully bless us if we would let Him

• Why not take time to talk with those Christians
  who have had successful
  marriages. (Ex. Horace Huggins)
• What a blessing to see what we really need and to
  be able to turn away from those
  things we do not need.

87
God will powerfully bless us if we would let Him

• Why not take time to talk with those Christians
  who have had successful
  marriages. (Ex. Horace Huggins)
• What a blessing to see what we really need and to
  be able to turn away from those
  things we do not need.
• Our children and grandchildren will be blessed by
  God. (Prov 2324-25)

88
God will powerfully bless us if we would let Him

• Proverbs 2324-25 (NKJV) - The father of the
  righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who begets
  a wise child will delight in him. 25 Let your
  father and your mother be glad, And let her who
  bore you rejoice.

89
God will powerfully bless us if we would let Him

• I want to give my children to God. I can! (Prov
  226)

90
God will powerfully bless us if we would let Him

• Proverbs 226 (NKJV) - Train up a child in the
  way he should go, And when he is old he will not
  depart from it.

91
God will powerfully bless us if we would let Him

• How sad to see parents that fail to take
  advantage of a local church.

92
God will powerfully bless us if we would let Him

• How sad to see parents that fail to take
  advantage of a local church.
• Are you by faith finding the power of God in your
  life? (Rom 116-17)

93
God will powerfully bless us if we would let Him

• Romans 116-17 (NKJV) - For I am not ashamed of
  the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God
  to salvation for everyone who believes, for the
  Jew first and also for the Greek. 17 For in it
  the righteousness of God is revealed from faith
  to faith as it is written, The just shall live
  by faith.