Life With an Empty Basket

Ephesians 5:20 At all times and for everything giving thanks in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father

Ephesians 5:20 At all ______ and for _______ giving thanks in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father

Ephesians 5:20 At all ______ and for _______ giving thanks in the name of our ______ _____ _____ to _____ _____ ______

Ephesians 5:20 At all __________________________ in the name ___________________________ to ___________________

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Ephesians 5:16-19 (NIV) 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord,

Ephesians 5:20 At all times and for everything giving Thanks in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father

John 1:46 (CEV) 46 Nathanael asked, “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Philip answered, “Come and see.”

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Health – Wealth - Gradient

Health – Wealth - Gradient

Overcoming – with Jesus Health – Wealth - Gradient Overcoming – with Jesus Birth Location, Circumstances Parents – one, two or none Health

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Becoming deaf did not prevent him from creating great music Born 1770 Deaf 1801 Age 31 Died 1827 Composed 10 Symphonics 1800-1827 Becoming deaf did not prevent him from creating great music

Romans 12:14 (CEV) 14 Ask God to bless everyone who mistreats you. Ask him to bless them and not to curse them. “Ask God to Bless those who mistreat you.”

Hebrews 11:1 (CEV) The Great Faith of God’s People 11 Faith makes us sure of what we hope for and gives us proof of what we cannot see. “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

Matthew 24:7 (NIV) 7 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.

Matthew 24:9 (NIV) 9 “Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me.

Matthew 24:12 (NIV) 12 Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold,

Matthew 24:13 (NIV) 13 but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.

Matthew 24:14 (NIV) 14 And this Gospel of the Kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.

“The Christians Empty Basket” Romans 8:28 (NIV) 28 … in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Romans 8:35 (NIV) 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? “Jesus’ Health-Wealth-Happiness Promise”

“Non-Christian Bottom of Basket” Romans 3:10-11 (NIV) 10 As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one; 11     there is no one who understands;     there is no one who seeks God. 88

Table Sharing   1. Is God my co-pilot or my pilot? 2. Your favorite time of year. 3. Best Thanksgiving or Christmas—Why? Table Sharing   1. Is God my co-pilot or my pilot? 2. Your favorite time of year. 3. Best Thanksgiving or Christmas—Why? Romans 3:23 (NIV) 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Table Sharing   1. Is God my co-pilot or my pilot? 2. Your favorite time of year. 3. Best Thanksgiving or Christmas—Why? Table Sharing   1. Is God my co-pilot or my pilot? 2. Your favorite time of year. 3. Best Thanksgiving or Christmas—Why? Romans 6:23 (NIV) 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

“The Message in the Bottom of Basket for the Non-Christian” Table Sharing   1. Is God my co-pilot or my pilot? 2. Your favorite time of year. 3. Best Thanksgiving or Christmas—Why? Table Sharing   1. Is God my co-pilot or my pilot? 2. Your favorite time of year. 3. Best Thanksgiving or Christmas—Why? “The Message in the Bottom of Basket for the Non-Christian” Romans 10:9-10 (NIV) 9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.

Will Jesus answer your prayer? Table Sharing   1. Is God my co-pilot or my pilot? 2. Your favorite time of year. 3. Best Thanksgiving or Christmas—Why? Table Sharing   1. Is God my co-pilot or my pilot? 2. Your favorite time of year. 3. Best Thanksgiving or Christmas—Why? Will Jesus answer your prayer? Romans 10:13 (NIV) 13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

Norman Rockwell Thanksgiving Nov 1942 Table Sharing   1. Is God my co-pilot or my pilot? 2. Your favorite time of year. 3. Best Thanksgiving or Christmas—Why? Table Sharing   1. Is God my co-pilot or my pilot? 2. Your favorite time of year. 3. Best Thanksgiving or Christmas—Why? Norman Rockwell Thanksgiving Nov 1942

Table Sharing   1. Is God my co-pilot or my pilot? 2. Your favorite time of year. 3. Best Thanksgiving or Christmas—Why? Table Sharing   1. Is God my co-pilot or my pilot? 2. Your favorite time of year. 3. Best Thanksgiving or Christmas—Why?

Norman Rockwell Saying Grace Nov 24, 1951 Table Sharing   1. Is God my co-pilot or my pilot? 2. Your favorite time of year. 3. Best Thanksgiving or Christmas—Why? Table Sharing   1. Is God my co-pilot or my pilot? 2. Your favorite time of year. 3. Best Thanksgiving or Christmas—Why? Norman Rockwell Saying Grace Nov 24, 1951

Is God my co-pilot or my pilot? Your favorite time of year. Table Sharing   1. Is God my co-pilot or my pilot? 2. Your favorite time of year. 3. Best Thanksgiving or Christmas—Why? Table Sharing   1. Is God my co-pilot or my pilot? 2. Your favorite time of year. 3. Best Thanksgiving or Christmas—Why? Table Sharing Is God my co-pilot or my pilot? Your favorite time of year. Best Thanksgiving or Christmas. Why ?