SUNDAY WORSHIP December 6, 2015 THE AUDACITY OF FAITH Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church Pastor James M. Moody, Sr.

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH Praise and Worship Voices of Quinn & Congregation

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH Prayer Sister Celona Hayes

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH Scripture I Samuel 17: Rev. Van Jackson

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH I Samuel 17: David said to Saul, “Let no one lose heart on account of this Philistine; your servant will go and fight him.”

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH 33 Saul replied, “You are not able to go out against this Philistine and fight him; you are only a young man, and he has been a warrior from his youth.”

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH 34 But David said to Saul, “Your servant has been keeping his father’s sheep. When a lion or a bear came and carried off a sheep from the flock,

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH 35 I went after it, struck it and rescued the sheep from its mouth. When it turned on me, I seized it by its hair, struck it and killed it.

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH 36 Your servant has killed both the lion and the bear; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, because he has defied the armies of the living God.

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH 37 The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.” Saul said to David, “Go, and the Lord be with you.”

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH Welcome to our New Friends Voices of Quinn

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH Welcome to our New Friends We have chosen to have God Almighty guide us in our daily operations through his Holy Word.

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH Welcome to our New Friends Spirited Sunday morning worship Teaching of the Word for spiritual food “Thrive in another week.”

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH Welcome to our New Friends Good stewardship and financial accountability Alignment with the Word of God Members are taught to tithe Fundraising is prohibited Focused on sharing the gospel

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH Welcome to our New Friends Be a part of the celebration of God’s presence here at Quinn Chapel.

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH Welcome to our New Friends Experience rebirth & unity through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH Welcome to our New Friends Fill out the card Place it in the offering Our pastor will call you this week Thank you for worshiping with us.

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH OUR PRIVILEGE TO RESTORE THIS EDIFACE Exodus 25: 2, 8 “Tell the Israelites to bring me an offering. You are to receive the offering for me from everyone whose heart prompts them to give… Then have them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them.”

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH OUR PRIVILEGE TO RESTORE THIS EDIFACE The power of purpose! Divine equipping and provision!

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH Hymn of Preparation Voices of Quinn

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH The Message “The Audacity of Faith” Pastor James M. Moody, Sr. For message outline go to quinnchicago.org

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH Principle 1: AUDACIOUS FAITH DOES NOT ELIMINATE DOUBT AND FEAR. IT ECLIPSES THEIR POWER ONE DECISION AT A TIME THROUGH CONFIDENCE IN GOD.

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH HAVE THE AUDACITY TO PURSUE IMPOSSIBLE DREAMS ! I Samuel 17: 46a – This day the Lord will deliver you into my hands, and I’ll strike you down and cut off your head.

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH HAVE THE AUDACITY TO PURSUE IMPOSSIBLE DREAMS ! Principle 2: IF YOUR DREAMS DON'T INTIMIDATE YOU THEY'RE INSULTING TO GOD!

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH HAVE THE AUDACITY TO STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE! I Samuel 17: 37a - The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.” Principle 3: AS LONG AS YOU'RE COMFORTABLE YOU'RE NOT GROWING.

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH HAVE THE AUDACITY TO STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE! Principle 4: IF YOU WANT SOMETHING YOU'VE NEVER HAD YOU HAVE TO DO SOMETHING YOU'VE NEVER DONE. Peter walked on water. (Matthew 14: 28-29) God rewarded Abraham’s obedience. (Genesis 22: 16-18)

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH HAVE THE AUDACITY TO EMBRACE OBSTACLES! I Samuel 17: – David said to Saul, “Let no one lose heart on account of this Philistine; your servant will go and fight him.” 33 Saul replied, “You are not able to go out against this Philistine and fight him; you are only a young man, and he has been a warrior from his youth.”

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH HAVE THE AUDACITY TO EMBRACE OBSTACLES! Principle 5: THE RESISTANCE YOU OVERCOME LIFTS YOU TO HIGHER HEIGHTS. Airplanes take off against the wind. Little eagles peck their way out of their shell without help. Warfare accompanies advancement.

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH HAVE THE AUDACITY TO GIVE TOWARD YOUR DREAM! Luke 6: 38 – “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH HAVE THE AUDACITY TO GIVE TOWARD YOUR DREAM! Principle 6: WHEN YOU'RE EXPERIENCING YOUR GREATEST NEED, SOW YOUR GREATEST SEED! Give and it will be given to you. God's economy – seed & harvest. Name your seed for your breakthrough.

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH Invitation to Christian Discipleship Pastor James M. Moody, Sr.

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH Offering The Joy of Giving

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH Announcements & Acknowledgements

THE AUDACITY OF FAITH Doxology & Benediction Pastor James M. Moody, Sr.