The Gathering at Adell Audio Sermon

Jesus didn’t come to sanitize us, He came to sanctify us. Mark 7:1-8 7 The Pharisees and some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered around him. 2 They observed that some of his disciples were eating bread with unclean—that is, unwashed—hands. 3 (For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they give their hands a ceremonial washing, keeping

God brings reason to everything that happens. Romans 8:28 28 We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.

Sometimes life is more than we can handle… but God. 2 Corinthians 1:8-9 8 We don’t want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, of our affliction that took place in Asia. We were completely overwhelmed—beyond our strength—so that we even despaired of life itself. 9 Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death, so that we

Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is more deceitful than anything else,and incurable—who can understand it?

What feels like a dead end may be God’s invitation to draw near. Isaiah 40:31 but they who wait for 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. Romans 5:3-4 3 And not only that, but we also boast in our afflictions, because we know that

If we believe God only helps those who help themselves, then grace becomes a reward for effort, not a rescue for the helpless. Romans 5:6-8 The Justified Are Reconciled 6 For while we were still helpless, at the right time, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For rarely will someone die for a just person—though for a good person

When we trade clichés for scripture, we stop guessing at God’s heart and start hearing His voice. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

Comparison isn’t just about insecurity, it’s about distraction. It gets your eyes off Jesus and onto everybody else. Galatians 6:4-5 4-5 Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don’t be impressed with yourself. Don’t compare yourself with others. Each of you must

Nearness is not based on how you feel, but on Who lives in you. James 4:8 8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

Humility is the posture that enables us to hear God’s voice. Psalm 25:9 9 He leads the humble in what is rightand teaches them his way.