This sermon encourages believers to make their best effort in pursuing goals and overcoming challenges. It discusses how frustration may lead some to quit, but the Bible teaches believers to persist in doing good works. The sermon uses examples like Helen Keller to illustrate that goals can be achieved through determined effort over time, even in the face of setbacks. It urges listeners to stay calm and keep trying their best, with God's help, so as not to limit their potential. The overarching message is that anything is possible if one believes in God and continues making their best effort.
Responding to negative emotions or feelings in a Biblical way. Intended to be accompanied with verbal presentation, but still comprehensible. A sketch of a prelude to good Mental Health.
Matthew 7:1-5. Overcoming fault-finding. What is judging, faultfinding. Causes of fault-finding. Why fault-finding is wrong. What fault-finding will do to us. How to overcome fault-finding.
ORDNIJIET TELEPATHIC TA JEHOVAH MISSIER MYLo Que Vendra
ORDNIJIET TELEPATHIC TA JEHOVAH MISSIER MY
X SE JIĠU
X'INHU LI JIDĦLU, JITLAQ KULL WIEĦED; GĦAX DAN KIEN MIKTUB, LI KULL WIEĦED KIEN JIĠI ĠĠUDIKAT MILL-XOGĦLIJIET TAGĦHOM; ALLA L-ĠUDIZZJU DIVINE, HIJA IDEA GĦAL IDEA, MILL-ETÀ TA ' TNAX; GĦAX IT-TFAL HUMA DAWK LI JKOLLHOM L-EBDA SENTENZA DIVINE, SENTENZA DIVINE TA ' ALLA, HIJA L-ĦAJJA ADULTA HEKK IMSEJĦA, IL-ĦSIEB TA ' L-IT-TIENI TEST, SE JKUNU L-EKWIVALENZA TA ' L-EŻISTENZA; LI SKOND KIF HUWA MAĦSUB, JISTGĦU JKUNU L-EŻISTENZA TA ' WON TAD-DAWL, JEW L-EŻISTENZA TAD-DAWL MITLUF; DAN DIN GĦANDHA GĦAL DIK TA ' ALLA, GĦANDU L-EBDA LIMITI; -ETERNAL MILL-ISFORZ MENTALI MIKROSKOPIKU TA ' KREATURI TIEGĦU, KARATTERISTIĊI FIL-PREMJIJIET, SĦIĦA TAL-ĦAŻNA.
1 FIL-PROVA TAL-ĦAJJA, ĦAFNA MA LAĦAQX L-KELMA KOMMESSA; DAWK IL-WHO WAQA FIL-KSUR, SER JIDĦLU MA L-RENJU TA ' NORBERT; LI KIEKU MA MĦARSA X IMWIEGĦDA GĦALL-IEĦOR, HUWA MA WKOLL SE JILTAQGĦU MIEGĦU; L-NONCOMPLIANCE SARET AKTAR KOEŻISTENZA MORR, BNIEDEM; ĦAFNA TILFU L-FIDUĊJA TIEGĦU IRĠIEL TA ' L-INDIVIDWU MINĦABBA L-NONCOMPLIANCE; ĦAJJA KOLLHA LI TEST, DOVUT EXSISTENCIAS, TAGĦHA N-NUQQAS TA ' RISPETT GĦALL-OĦRAJN; DIN IL-KWISTJONI TAL-EXSISTENCIAS HUWA EKWIVALENTI GĦAN-NUMRU TAL-PORI TAL-LAĦAM, LI KELLU INNIFSU, LI KIEN DECEIVED; HUWA EĦFEF LI JIDĦLU FIL-RENJU TA ' NORBERT, WIEĦED LI KOLLOX KIEN SINĊIERI; LI JKUNU JISTGĦU JIDĦLU, WIEĦED LI MA RNEXXILUX REŻISTENZA MENTALI, LI L-WEGĦDA STRAMBA MHUX MITMUMA.
2 FIL-PROVA TAL-ĦAJJA, ĦAFNA PROTESTED L-INJUSTICES TAD-DINJA STRAMBA, MILL-LIĠIJIET STRAMBA TAD-DEHEB; PROTESTI KOLLHA LI STRAMBA IL-MOD TAL-ĦAJJA, MHUX BIL-MIKTUB L-RENJU TA ' NORBERT, HIJA PROFONDAMENT-RENJU TA ' NORBERT; DAN PREMJU ĦAFNA HIJA L-BAŻI TAT-TIENI MILL-TIENI; U KULL SEKONDA HIJA MMULTIPLIKATA MINN ELF; GĦAX HUWA PUNTEĠĠ KOLLETTIV; IL-PROTESTI MA KIENX GĦALIH INNIFSU; IMMA LI INKLUŻI L-OĦRAJN KOLLHA; DAN IL-PUNTEĠĠ TINKLUDI L-UMANITÀ KOLLHA; DAWK LI PROTESTED FIL-PUBBLIKU MOD, GĦANDHOM WON BĦALA ĦAFNA TIKEK TA ' DAWL, BĦAN-NUMRU TOTALI TAL-PORI TAL-ĠILDA, TA ' L-UMANITÀ KOLLHA.
3 FIL-PROVA TAL-ĦAJJA, ĦAFNA WAQA FIL-FAĊLI; XEJN MA KIEN FAĊLI DWAR IT-TEST TAL-ĦAJJA, XEJN MA JIRĊIEVI L-GĦOTJA; FAĊLI KIF HUWA GĦOTJA BIEX L-ISPIRTU; IL-PROVA TA ' L-ĦAJJA KIENET, MUMENT MILL-MUMENT, BIEX JINGĦELBU JEKK, FIL-SENSAZZJONIJIET KOLLHA LI JINTLAĦQU L-ISPIRTU; IL FEELING TA ' ĠID, LI KIEN AKTAR I TTARDJATI U MAQSUMA L-FROTT SPIRITWALI; GĦALIEX I WALKED BOGĦOD L-ISPIRTU TAX-XOGĦOL; IX-XOGĦOL JIRRAPPREŻENTA L-OGĦLA PUNTEĠĠ TAD-DAWL; GĦAX DAĦAL MILL-KREATUR DIVINE STESS TA ' L-UNIVERS; HUWA AKTAR FAĊLI LI TIDĦOL L-RENJU TAL-NORBERT, LI IMITAT HU TA ' ALLA, FUQ L-PLANETS BOGĦOD TAT-TEST; LI JKUNU JISTGĦU JIDĦLU, LI MINNHOM MHUX-IMITAT.
4 FIL-PROVA TAL-ĦAJJA, ĦAFNA KIENU INDIFFERENTI, LIEMA HUMA STESS TALAB GĦAR-RENJU TA ' NORBERT; KOLLHA KIENU TTESTJATI FIL-ĦAJJA, IL-MUMENT MILL-MUMENT; DIN IL-LIĠI SE TKUN MIFHUMA, KIF ID-DINJA TAT-
Sermon 3 in a series on the Book of James. The text of this sermon is James 1:2-4. It was presented at Palm Desert Church of Christ on November 15, 2009, by Dale Wells.
Responding to negative emotions or feelings in a Biblical way. Intended to be accompanied with verbal presentation, but still comprehensible. A sketch of a prelude to good Mental Health.
Matthew 7:1-5. Overcoming fault-finding. What is judging, faultfinding. Causes of fault-finding. Why fault-finding is wrong. What fault-finding will do to us. How to overcome fault-finding.
ORDNIJIET TELEPATHIC TA JEHOVAH MISSIER MYLo Que Vendra
ORDNIJIET TELEPATHIC TA JEHOVAH MISSIER MY
X SE JIĠU
X'INHU LI JIDĦLU, JITLAQ KULL WIEĦED; GĦAX DAN KIEN MIKTUB, LI KULL WIEĦED KIEN JIĠI ĠĠUDIKAT MILL-XOGĦLIJIET TAGĦHOM; ALLA L-ĠUDIZZJU DIVINE, HIJA IDEA GĦAL IDEA, MILL-ETÀ TA ' TNAX; GĦAX IT-TFAL HUMA DAWK LI JKOLLHOM L-EBDA SENTENZA DIVINE, SENTENZA DIVINE TA ' ALLA, HIJA L-ĦAJJA ADULTA HEKK IMSEJĦA, IL-ĦSIEB TA ' L-IT-TIENI TEST, SE JKUNU L-EKWIVALENZA TA ' L-EŻISTENZA; LI SKOND KIF HUWA MAĦSUB, JISTGĦU JKUNU L-EŻISTENZA TA ' WON TAD-DAWL, JEW L-EŻISTENZA TAD-DAWL MITLUF; DAN DIN GĦANDHA GĦAL DIK TA ' ALLA, GĦANDU L-EBDA LIMITI; -ETERNAL MILL-ISFORZ MENTALI MIKROSKOPIKU TA ' KREATURI TIEGĦU, KARATTERISTIĊI FIL-PREMJIJIET, SĦIĦA TAL-ĦAŻNA.
1 FIL-PROVA TAL-ĦAJJA, ĦAFNA MA LAĦAQX L-KELMA KOMMESSA; DAWK IL-WHO WAQA FIL-KSUR, SER JIDĦLU MA L-RENJU TA ' NORBERT; LI KIEKU MA MĦARSA X IMWIEGĦDA GĦALL-IEĦOR, HUWA MA WKOLL SE JILTAQGĦU MIEGĦU; L-NONCOMPLIANCE SARET AKTAR KOEŻISTENZA MORR, BNIEDEM; ĦAFNA TILFU L-FIDUĊJA TIEGĦU IRĠIEL TA ' L-INDIVIDWU MINĦABBA L-NONCOMPLIANCE; ĦAJJA KOLLHA LI TEST, DOVUT EXSISTENCIAS, TAGĦHA N-NUQQAS TA ' RISPETT GĦALL-OĦRAJN; DIN IL-KWISTJONI TAL-EXSISTENCIAS HUWA EKWIVALENTI GĦAN-NUMRU TAL-PORI TAL-LAĦAM, LI KELLU INNIFSU, LI KIEN DECEIVED; HUWA EĦFEF LI JIDĦLU FIL-RENJU TA ' NORBERT, WIEĦED LI KOLLOX KIEN SINĊIERI; LI JKUNU JISTGĦU JIDĦLU, WIEĦED LI MA RNEXXILUX REŻISTENZA MENTALI, LI L-WEGĦDA STRAMBA MHUX MITMUMA.
2 FIL-PROVA TAL-ĦAJJA, ĦAFNA PROTESTED L-INJUSTICES TAD-DINJA STRAMBA, MILL-LIĠIJIET STRAMBA TAD-DEHEB; PROTESTI KOLLHA LI STRAMBA IL-MOD TAL-ĦAJJA, MHUX BIL-MIKTUB L-RENJU TA ' NORBERT, HIJA PROFONDAMENT-RENJU TA ' NORBERT; DAN PREMJU ĦAFNA HIJA L-BAŻI TAT-TIENI MILL-TIENI; U KULL SEKONDA HIJA MMULTIPLIKATA MINN ELF; GĦAX HUWA PUNTEĠĠ KOLLETTIV; IL-PROTESTI MA KIENX GĦALIH INNIFSU; IMMA LI INKLUŻI L-OĦRAJN KOLLHA; DAN IL-PUNTEĠĠ TINKLUDI L-UMANITÀ KOLLHA; DAWK LI PROTESTED FIL-PUBBLIKU MOD, GĦANDHOM WON BĦALA ĦAFNA TIKEK TA ' DAWL, BĦAN-NUMRU TOTALI TAL-PORI TAL-ĠILDA, TA ' L-UMANITÀ KOLLHA.
3 FIL-PROVA TAL-ĦAJJA, ĦAFNA WAQA FIL-FAĊLI; XEJN MA KIEN FAĊLI DWAR IT-TEST TAL-ĦAJJA, XEJN MA JIRĊIEVI L-GĦOTJA; FAĊLI KIF HUWA GĦOTJA BIEX L-ISPIRTU; IL-PROVA TA ' L-ĦAJJA KIENET, MUMENT MILL-MUMENT, BIEX JINGĦELBU JEKK, FIL-SENSAZZJONIJIET KOLLHA LI JINTLAĦQU L-ISPIRTU; IL FEELING TA ' ĠID, LI KIEN AKTAR I TTARDJATI U MAQSUMA L-FROTT SPIRITWALI; GĦALIEX I WALKED BOGĦOD L-ISPIRTU TAX-XOGĦOL; IX-XOGĦOL JIRRAPPREŻENTA L-OGĦLA PUNTEĠĠ TAD-DAWL; GĦAX DAĦAL MILL-KREATUR DIVINE STESS TA ' L-UNIVERS; HUWA AKTAR FAĊLI LI TIDĦOL L-RENJU TAL-NORBERT, LI IMITAT HU TA ' ALLA, FUQ L-PLANETS BOGĦOD TAT-TEST; LI JKUNU JISTGĦU JIDĦLU, LI MINNHOM MHUX-IMITAT.
4 FIL-PROVA TAL-ĦAJJA, ĦAFNA KIENU INDIFFERENTI, LIEMA HUMA STESS TALAB GĦAR-RENJU TA ' NORBERT; KOLLHA KIENU TTESTJATI FIL-ĦAJJA, IL-MUMENT MILL-MUMENT; DIN IL-LIĠI SE TKUN MIFHUMA, KIF ID-DINJA TAT-
Sermon 3 in a series on the Book of James. The text of this sermon is James 1:2-4. It was presented at Palm Desert Church of Christ on November 15, 2009, by Dale Wells.
After examining the promised-and-coming apostasy from the faith of believers in the End Times, you may be wondering. "Are these apostate-type people losing their salvation" and, even more pointedly, "Can I lose my salvation?" Let's examine this before we move into Revelation and really get stressed out by challenges!
Conditioning limits you -- who you are, who other people are, your notions of God, what is true, and what is false. Conditioned responses are the chains that bind you. Look deeper, live better with Michael Mamas at michaelmamas.net
After examining the promised-and-coming apostasy from the faith of believers in the End Times, you may be wondering. "Are these apostate-type people losing their salvation" and, even more pointedly, "Can I lose my salvation?" Let's examine this before we move into Revelation and really get stressed out by challenges!
Conditioning limits you -- who you are, who other people are, your notions of God, what is true, and what is false. Conditioned responses are the chains that bind you. Look deeper, live better with Michael Mamas at michaelmamas.net
Water Baptism, Not Christian Doctrine, Free eBookChuck Thompson
Water Baptism, Not Christian Doctrine. http://www.gloucestercounty-va.com An interesting history book covering an interpretation of water baptism. Is it or is it not Christian doctrine? You decide after reading the arguments. Based on the King James version of the Bible.
It's easy to win when you look to the finish line. Audio available at http://edthepastor.podbean.com/e/run-to-win-hebrews-121-3/?token=dc60b1277ebd2e290079a59d68862fd8
Relationship between Abraham’s Descendents - Promise to Abrahamniwres
Relationship between Abraham’s Descendents
“..and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”
Genesis 12: 3-
May the Promise some Day be fulfilled ?
Every one of us will leave a legacy behind when we die. So the question is not "Will I leave a legacy?" But rather, "What kind of legacy will I leave?"
listen to audio version at www.stevegedon.com
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
2. ―Whatever you do, work at it with all your
heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.‖
- Colossians 3:23
BY REV. RUBEN BARRETO
IT’S THAT TIME ONCE AGAIN TO REMOVE THE LIMITS THAT MAY HOLD US BACK FROM REACHING OUR POTENTIAL IN GOD.
HAVE YOU EVER TRIED TO ACCOMPLISH SOMETHING IN LIFE ONLY TO SEEMINGLY BE MET BY FRUSTRATION AND FAILURE?
PERHAPS YOUR IMMEDIATE RESPONSE WAS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
“OH WELL, MAYBE IT’S JUST NOT MEANT TO BE.”
“ENOUGH IS ENOUGH, I QUIT.”
“YAWN, I’M JUST SO TIRED OF TRYING!”
“MAYBE GOD DOESN’T WANT THIS FOR ME.”
“AARGH!!!! HULK SMASH!!!”
WELL, HOPEFULLY NOT THAT LAST ONE. HOWEVER, THE TRUTH IS THAT WE WILL NEVER KNOW WHAT WAS TRULY MEANT
TO BE IF WE DON’T MAKE AN EFFORT. WE’LL NEVER KNOW WHAT GOD HAS IN STORE FOR OUR LIVES IF WE SUDDENLY
GIVE UP AND THROW IN THE TOWEL. THE BIBLE TELLS US, “LET US NOT BECOME WEARY IN DOING GOOD, FOR AT THE
PROPER TIME WE WILL REAP A HARVEST IF WE DO NOT GIVE UP” (GALATIANS 6:9). AND TRULY, HOW WILL WE EVER KNOW
WHAT IT IS THAT GOD WANTS US TO ACCOMPLISH IF WE DON’T AT LEAST TRY AND WORK HARD AT IT?
SMASHING NOT REQUIRED.
3. Making An Effort Means:
TO TRY; TO WORK TOWARDS A GOAL. TO DO THE VERY BEST YOU CAN.
SOMETIMES WE LIMIT OUR OWN POTENTIAL IN CHRIST WHEN WE GIVE UP TOO EASILY.
YOUR DREAMS AND GOALS MAY NOT COME IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE, BUT IF YOU WORK
HARD AT IT AND KEEP TRYING, NO MATTER WHAT, SOONER OR LATER YOU WILL SEE THE
RESULTS OF YOUR EFFORT. TOO MANY PEOPLE THESE DAYS ARE WILLING TO QUIT SO
EASILY, BUT WE NEED TO REMEMBER THAT ANYTHING WORTH FIGHTING FOR:
FAMILY
MARRIAGE
BLESSINGS
RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD, ETC…
REQUIRES EFFORT.
I HAVE A SAYING THAT I WANT YOU TO REMEMBER -
―DO YOUR BEST AND LET GOD DO THE REST!‖
4. SO, WHAT DO YOU DO AFTER YOU HAVE MADE
AN EFFORT AND TRIED YOUR BEST?
TWO WORDS: PATIENCE & PERSISTENCE
Hebrews 6:12
We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been
promised
James 5:7-8
Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable
crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the
Lord's coming is near.
Isaiah 40:31
But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They
shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.
5. 2 Thessalonians 3:13
And as for you, brothers, never tire of doing what is right.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the
Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Romans 12:12
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
James 1:2-4
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith
produces patience. And let patience have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in
nothing.
1 Corinthians 13:4–8a
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude,
it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but
rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails.
6. NOW I CAN UNDERSTAND THAT SOMETIMES IT CAN BE FRUSTRATING AND AGGRAVATING WHEN
WE’RE TRYING OUR BEST AND PUTTING FORTH OUR BEST EFFORT IN LIFE TO SUCCEED, ONLY TO
BE MET BY MOMENTARY SETBACKS AND SEEMINGLY FAIL. BUT I JUST WANT TO REITERATE THAT
THE SUPPOSED SETBACK IS ONLY MOMENTARY AND NOT FOREVER. IT MAY LOOK LIKE YOU
FAILED, BUT IT’S ONLY FAILURE IF YOU GIVE UP WITHOUT TRYING YOUR BEST. IF YOU ARE MAKING
THE EFFORT TO BECOME A BETTER CHRISTIAN, PARENT, WORKER, OR STUDENT, THEN YOU ARE
ALREADY AHEAD OF THE GAME AND SUCCEEDING MORE THAN YOU KNOW.
SO MAKE THE EFFORT OF TRYING NOT TO LOSE YOUR COOL AND BE UPSET RIGHT AWAY, JUST
BECAUSE THINGS DON’T SEEM TO GO YOUR WAY. HOW WE REACT TO SETBACKS IS JUST AS
IMPORTANT AS THE EFFORT WE ARE PUTTING INTO EVERYTHING WE DO. BESIDES, THE
―SETBACK‖ ITSELF CAN BE TURNED AROUND BY GOD INTO A ―SET UP‖ FOR A BIGGER BLESSING.
WE CAN ACTUALLY HURT OUR PROGRESSION BY ALLOWING OURSELVES TO BE FRUSTRATED AND
ANGRY AT EVERY TURN.
SO DON’T LOSE YOUR COOL.
STAY CALM AND JUST KEEP DOING YOUR BEST.
7. BUT ME HULK
GET ANGRY
FAST!!!
BE ANGRY FOR A SHORT WHILE, BUT JUST DON’T
SIN (EPHESIANS 4:26A; PSALM 4:4) & DON’T LET IT
LAST TOO LONG EITHER (EPHESIANS 4:26B).
YOU MIGHT TURN GREEN. JUST KIDDING.
8. AS FOR ALL YOU HULKS OUT THERE, PLEASE CONSIDER THIS:
James 1:20
for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.
Psalm 37:7-9
Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act.
Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.
Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper—it only leads to harm.
For the wicked will be destroyed, but those who trust in the Lord will possess the land.
Proverbs 15:18
A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.
BEING EASILY FRUSTRATED, ANGRY ALL THE TIME OR HAVING A QUICK TEMPER ONLY LIMITS
YOUR POTENTIAL. MAKE THE EFFORT TO REMOVE THOSE LIMITS IN YOUR LIFE WITH THE HELP
OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. ASK HIM TO HELP YOU IN THOSE AREAS AS YOU MAKE THE EFFORT TO
PRAY AND SEEK GOD MORE. MAKING THE EFFORT SIMPLY MEANS TO DO YOUR VERY BEST.
ONLY YOU AND GOD KNOWS IF YOU ARE DOING YOUR VERY BEST.
9. AND AS I SAID IN OUR LAST SERMON, IN THE FAMOUS
WORDS OF ROB SCHNEIDER IN EVERY ADAM
SANDLER MOVIE…
SORRY, I JUST HAD TO.
10. You can have all the skills, talent, wisdom and education in the
world, but it is those who truly persist and give it their all that usually
succeed. The simple formula is to never give up.
In fact, Calvin Coolidge once said…
―Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will
not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.
Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education
will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and
determination are omnipotent.‖
Helen Keller once wrote that…
―We can do anything we want, if we stick with it long enough.‖
Winston Churchill Said…
―Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to
unlocking our potential.‖
11. JUST LIKE LAST TIME, SOME PEOPLE MIGHT ASK THE AGE OLD QUESTION OF:
―BUT WHAT IF I FAIL?‖
WELL, JUST LIKE WE SAID LAST TIME…
―THE ONLY REAL FAILURE IN LIFE IS THE FAILURE TO TRY.‖
AND…
―IF AT FIRST YOU DON’T SUCCEED, TRY AND TRY AGAIN.‖
EVEN IF YOU GET FRUSTRATED AT FIRST, IF YOU KEEP TRYING AND PUTTING FORTH
YOUR BEST EFFORT, YOU WILL HAVE A BREAKTHROUGH AND ACCOMPLISH ANY GOAL
YOU HAVE IN MIND. THE FACT THAT YOU’RE TRYING MEANS YOU ARE NOT FAILING.
IN FACT, REMEMBER THE HELEN KELLER QUOTE EARLIER ABOUT HOW ―We can do
anything we want, if we stick with it long enough?‖ WELL, SHE IS A PRIME
EXAMPLE OF HOW THAT IS TRUE.
12. SHE WAS A PROLIFIC AUTHOR, POLITICAL
ACTIVIST (CAMPAIGNED FOR WOMEN’S
RIGHTS), AND LECTURER. SHE WAS ALSO
THE FIRST DEAF BLIND PERSON TO EARN A
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE.
HOWEVER, BEFORE SHE GOT TO THAT POINT
SHE WAS A PERSON WHO WAS ISOLATED BY
A NEAR COMPLETE LACK OF LANGUAGE OR
COMMUNICATION SKILLS. IN HER EARLY
YEARS OF BEING TAUGHT BY A VISUALLY
IMPAIRED TEACHER BY THE NAME OF ANNE
SULLIVAN SHE BECAME FRUSTRATED AT ONE
TIME AND BROKE A DOLL THAT SULLIVAN
HAD GIVEN HER. IT WAS OVER TRYING TO
LEARN THE WORD FOR ―MUG‖.
13. HOWEVER, SHE KEPT TRYING AND TRYING HER BEST.
SHE GAVE HER BEST EFFORT. NOT ONLY DID SHE GET A
BREAKTHROUGH, SHE WENT EVEN FURTHER.
DETERMINED TO COMMUNICATE WITH OTHERS AS
CONVENTIONALLY AS POSSIBLE, KELLER LEARNED TO
SPEAK, AND SPENT MUCH OF HER LIFE GIVING
SPEECHES AND LECTURES. SHE LEARNED TO "HEAR"
PEOPLE'S SPEECH BY READING THEIR LIPS WITH HER
HANDS—HER SENSE OF TOUCH HAD BECOME
EXTREMELY SUPPLE. SHE BECAME PROFICIENT AT
USING BRAILLE AND READING SIGN LANGUAGE WITH
HER HANDS AS WELL. SHE WENT FROM THE WORD
―MUG‖ TO BECOMING A WORLD-FAMOUS SPEAKER AND
AUTHOR. NOT BAD FOR A DEAF BLIND WOMAN AND HER
VISUALLY IMPAIRED TEACHER. THEY BOTH
ACCOMPLISHED A LOT THROUGH THEIR GREAT EFFORT.
14. AND AS CHILDREN OF GOD, YOU AND I ARE CAPABLE OF
ACCOMPLISHING WHATEVER GOAL, VISION OR DREAM THAT IS
SET BEFORE US. REMEMBER, NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR
GOD, OR FOR THOSE WHO BELIEVE! SO KEEP TRYING!
Matthew 17:20
He replied, "Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as
small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and
it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."
Mark 9:23
“If you can'?" said Jesus. "Everything is possible for him who believes."
John 11:40
Then Jesus said, "Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of
God?"
15. God has already placed everything you need
inside of you. Simply ask HIM to help you
bring it out. We can and will remove the
limits that hinder us. We will make the effort.
So be encouraged, go forward & Continue
making the effort to succeed & grow.
So the only thing that is left to ask at this
point is…