The Maine* Idea: God has given us the means of grace to enable us to live by faith in this fallen world, as part of the church.
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The Maine* Idea: God’s faithfulness is the foundation of our hope. He will complete the good work He has begun in us!
The Maine* Idea: God has given us His Word to guide us, and His Spirit to empower us to live the “good” life! [There was a technical issue that appear from about the 6 minute mark to the 7 minute mark of the audio, and resulted with having to restart the video. Consequently the first 6 minutes of the video are not…
The Maine* Idea: Our sure hope in Jesus allows us to have joy, independent of circumstances, to pray with confidence about the future, and to give thanks, even before we see the answers. And so, God wills us to be 1) relentlessly joyful (16), 2) persistently prayerful (17), and 3) consistently thankful (18).
The Maine* Idea: Let God’s grace toward us motivate us to love and encourage one another! 1. Respect our teacher and leaders; 2. Reach out to one another; and 3. Remember to do good for all. [The video froze at the 30 minute mark, cutting out the last three minutes which are available on the audio recording].
The Maine* Idea: We live in the light of our sure hope: Jesus will return! That means certain judgment of the lost, and joyous rescue for all who believe.
The Maine* Idea: This too will pass. Jesus is Lord of History, and His victory over death gives us hope as we face trials today. [For the fourth week, this is not a typical sermon, but a message given from the church office during the COVID-19 pandemic. May God’s word accomplish the purpose for which it is sent!]
The Maine* Idea: God is pleased as we live a life of holiness, love, and integrity before the world.
The Maine* Idea: We should rejoice in seeing others established and growing in their faith. It’s not all about “me,” it’s about Jesus building His church! [The Sermon audio failed this week, our apologies. We are providing a PDF of the study that served as the basis of Pastor Steve’s message].
The Maine* Idea: God has given us the church to encourage us when life gets hard, so we can stay faithful and carry out His mission until He comes.