090628-0830-Loran Livingston - How You Finish

2009-06-28-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning June 28th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Judges 8:22-27; Proverbs 4:23-27 Topic: : Endurance Notes:- Gideon made Ephod from earrings of defeated armies in his desire to do something for God; it became a trap to he and his family- Don't make quick decisions; consult God- God doesn't call people to build great buildings... hospitals, campgrounds, etc.- God not looking for what we can do, but for a broken and contrite spirit... trust and obey- All we know when we walk by faith is that we are of the Truth, that He hears us when we pray, and that all things work for the good...- I am disappointed with myself because I have confidence in myself- Referenced story in biker bar, lying...- Going to heaven by His grace, not my strength- Stop trying to be like Jesus; be occupied with who He is, not what He did- The Word is the source of life, fellowship- Put something religious in front of unsaved people and they will worship it