The Gathering at Adell Audio Sermon

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

What you see determines what you’ll surrender. Matthew 14:44-46 44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure, buried in a field, that a man found and reburied. Then in his joy he goes and sells everything he has and buys that field. 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. 46 When

Easter comes to remind us that the story isn’t over and that the God who made the world very good is making all things new. Luke 19:28-40 The Empty Tomb 20 On the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark. She saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. 2 So