Series Part 2 of 4

Faith That Works

Ruth 2:12
The Lord recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the Lord God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.

Ruth
1. A FAITHFUL friend. Vs. 2
2. A DILIGENT worker. Vs. 7, 17
3. A HUMBLE servant. Vs. 7, 10

Boaz
1. A GODLY master. Vs. 4
2. A PROTECTING officer. Vs. 9
3. A WISE counselor. Vs. 11-12
4. A KIND provider. Vs. 14-15

Series Part 1 of 4

Hope in the Dark

Ruth 1:22
So Naomi returned, and Ruth the Moabitess, her daughter in law, with her, which returned out of the country of Moab: and they came to Bethlehem in the beginning of the barley harvest.

The Work of God in the Darkest of Times
- Judges 21:25

Famine Accompanied with Grief
- Ruth 1:1-5

A Mother's Misery
- Ruth 1:11-13

A Woman's Faithfulness
- Ruth 1:16-18

Bitterness from Affliction
- Ruth 1:19-21

Four Lessons
1. God is WORKING.
2. God is GRACIOUS.
3. God is GOOD.
4. God brings FREEDOM.

Marriage Series Part 4 of 4

Marriage: How do we win?

7 winning principles from Proverbs 17

1. Live within your means. Vs 1

• Budget
• Communicate​ ​Raise ​

​2. Adults not children. Vs 2

• Discipline
• ​​Consequences
• Boundaries

3. Teach generational wisdom. Vs 6

• Respect

4. Let things go! Vs 13-14

• Grace

5. Battle TOGETHER! Vs 17

• Know your enemy Eph 6:12

6. Have fun. Vs 22

• Play Together

7. Tame your tounge. Vs 27-28

• Be kind Prov 15:1

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Marriage Series Part 3 of 4

Marriage: What does he need?
What does she need?

Ephesians 5:33
Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself: and the wife see that she reverence her husband.

Husband's Need
- RESPECT

1. Respect through SUBMISSION.
Ephesians 5:22-23, Colossians 3:18, Titus 2:4-5, 1 Peter 3:1

Wife's Need
- LOVE

1. Love through SACRIFICE.
Ephesians 5:25-28, Colossians 3:19, 1 Peter 3:7, 1 Corinthians 11:3

Marriage Series Part 2 of 4

Marriage: What is my role?

Genesis 2:18
And the Lord God said, It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.

The Biblical Roles of Marriage.

Husband's Role
1. Be a LEADER!
2. Be a SERVANT!

Wife's Role
1. Be a HELPER!
​2. Be a SERVANT!

Joshua 2:9

And she said unto the men, I know that the Lord hath given you the land, and that your terror is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land faint because of you.

3 Things that make us to small in our fight

1.  Over ANALYZE the situation.
    -Numbers 13:27-28, 1-2, 18-19

2.  Over EXAGGERATE the enemy.
    -Numbers 13:28-33

3.  Under ESTIMATE the power.
    -Numbers 13:2, Joshua 2:9-11, Exodus.
     14:18

How do I Face the Giants in my life?
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Exodus 14:10

And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the Lord.

1.  God KNOWS what He is doing.
    -Exodus 13:18

2.  God LEADS the way.
    -Exodus 13:21

3.  God CHANGES the hearts of kings.
    -Exodus 14:4

4.  God CREATES opportunities.
    -Exodus 14:9

5.  God FIGHTS the battle.
    -Exodus 14:14

6.  God MOVES His people.
    -Exodus 14:15

7.  God DEMANDS obedience.
    -Exodus 14:16

8.  God STANDS guard.
    -Exodus 14:19

9.  God PERFORMS miracles.
    -Exodus 14:31

1.  In the Beginning GOD!
    - Genesis 1:1
    - John 1:1

    The fundamental principle and 
    doctrine of Christianity is God.

    Do you believe it?

2.  So, God Created Man!
    - Genesis 1:27
    - Galatians 2:20
    - John 8:36
    - 1 Corinthians 6:19
    - Phillipians 4:13
    - Phillipians 1:6
    - Romans 8:1
    - Romans 8:38-39
    - 2 Timothy 1:7
    - Ephesians 4:17

    God created me for a purpose!

    My life isnt about me, but HIM!

    Do you believe it?

3.  Now the serpent was more subtle
     than any beast of the field.
    - Genesis 3:1
    - Ephesians 6:12
    - 1 Peter 5:7

    Satan will make us doubt what God
    has shown us and destroy or lives!

    Our enemy has no face!

    Do you believe it?