The Gathering at Adell Audio Sermon

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.

Our perspective can directly impact our ability to hear God clearly & obey His voice. Luke 11:27-34 27 As he was speaking, a woman in the crowd called out, “God bless your mother—the womb from which you came, and the breasts that nursed you!” 28 Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of

Believing that God speaks is the first step to hearing Him. Matthew 13:1-9 13 On that day Jesus went out of the house and was sitting by the sea. 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat down, while the whole crowd stood on the shore. 3 Then he told them many