Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NLT

“All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. ”

Scripture:

Luke 12:35-36 NLT

[35] “Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning, [36] as though you were waiting for your master to return from the wedding feast. Then you will be ready to open the door and let him in the moment he arrives and knocks.

TITLE: Preparing for the Wait

Every prayer has a process, Every process has a period of waiting

SCRIPTURE:

1 John 4:1 NLT

[1] Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God. For there are many false prophets in the world.

TITLE: God Gives Us a Choice!

Scripture:

Deuteronomy 30:19 NLT

[19] “Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live!

TITLE: Let's Talk About Guilt

Scripture:

Psalms 32:5 NLT

Interlude [5] Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the Lord.” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone.

SCRIPTURE

Romans 12:4-8 NLT

[4] Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, [5] so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.

[6] In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. [7] If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. [8] If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.

Title: Who is Tamar? (Part 2)

Scripture:

Genesis 38:26 NLT

[26] Judah recognized them immediately and said, “She is more righteous than I am, because I didn’t arrange for her to marry my son Shelah.” And Judah never slept with Tamar again.

Title: Who is Tamar?

**Trigger Warning**

This sermon discusses the sexual assault of David's only daughter, Tamar - what led to the tragedy & how it shaped the lives of everyone around her.

Scripture:

2 Samuel 13:12 NLT

[12] “No, my brother!” she cried. “Don’t be foolish! Don’t do this to me! Such wicked things aren’t done in Israel.