3. I.Feeling We Are On Your Own

4. But the LORD God called to the man, “Where are you?” 10 He answered, “I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid.” Genesis 3:9-10 (NIV)

5. Luke 19:21 (NIV) I was afraid of you, because you are a hard man… Matthew 25:25 (NIV) …So I was afraid and went out and hid your talent in the ground. Genesis 3:9-10 (NIV)

6. “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? … Are you not much more valuable than they? Matthew 6:25-26 (NIV)

7. He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. Matthew 8:26 (NIV)

8. …Jesus told him, “Don't be afraid; just believe.” Mark 5:36 (NIV)

9. A.The Gospel: Restoration of Faith I.Feeling We Are On Your Own

10. For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. 17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” Romans 1:16-17 (NIV)

11. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. Galatians 5:6 (NIV)

12. A.The Gospel: Restoration of Faith B.Faith, Love & Truth C.Faith, Love And The Fear of The Lord D.Do I Have To? I.Feeling We Are On Your Own

13. II.Getting On The Bus A.The Stewardship Bus

14. II.Getting On The Bus A.The Stewardship Bus B.Rules For The Kingdom Bus 1)Perks & Privileges

15. Matthew 6:25-26 (NIV) God will rebuke the devourer on our behalf. We are under God’s favor, He trusts us and brings blessings because you are managing His resources according to His purpose. We can expect favor with man, on the job, promotions, unexpected gifts, honor and privilege. Perks

16. II.Getting On The Bus A.The Stewardship Bus B.Rules For The Kingdom Bus 1)Perks & Privileges 2)Principles to Ride

17. Matthew 6:25-26 (NIV) We agree to give back to Him what is His. We agree to manage all of our time, talent and treasure for His glory and purpose, obeying His prompting. We give Him permission to guide and direct you in all decisions as to how you steward the time, talent and treasure that He gives you. We recognize that you are not your own your are bought with a price. We recognize that everything that you have is a gift from Him. Principles

18. III.Our Response A.Acknowledge What Holds You Back B.Confess Your Fear And Lack Of Faith C.Ask Him To Give You Grace To Trust Him

19. Something To Think About One of the root causes to our lack of obedience is fear, fear if I completely surrender that God will let me down and not take care of me. This is a lie from the enemy which will keep you from experiencing all that God has for you.

20. Thank you for coming today... May you leave with a renewed sense of God’s love and presence in your life and renewed surrender to Him!