Examples of Faith in the Fire

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Examples of Faith in the Fire…………………………..September 27, 2016…………………..….Chris Thomas



Stephen

Stephen’s Testimony

Acts 6

Stephen’s Grace

2 Corinthians 12:9
Psalm 56:4

Stephen’s Godliness

Ephesians 5:18
Psalm 16 8-11



Daniel and His 3 Friends

Daniel 1:8

“We need to decide, based on God’s Word, what is essential and what is nonessential. We need to come to the place where we can draw the line of conviction and determine not to fall below it. In this way we can operate from the strength of INTERNAL principle rather than the intimidation of EXTERNAL pressure in times of crisis and trouble.”


Daniels Friends

Daniel 3:17-18
Job 13:15

Daniel

Daniel 6:4,5
Daniel 6:10
Daniel 6:16,17
Daniel 6:25,26


Prepare for your Inevitable Trial

1. Be godly in your daily behavior.
Luke 16:10

2. Get rid of ANYTHING that hinders our single focus on Him.
Hebrews 12:1

3. Remember day to day life requires endurance.
Hebrews 12:1

4. Our focus for life has to be on pleasing our Lord.
Hebrews 12:2

5. Understand trials are essential to my growth in the Lord.
Hebrews 12:10,11

6. All things really do work out for good for those who love God.
Acts 8:1

7. God’s perfect plan is always in process.

8. Don’t waver in unbelief.
Romans 4:20,21

9. Why am I alive?
John 15