Shady Grove Sermons

The God Who Answers Prayer Ephesians 3:20-21 A Bold Declaration:“Prayer changes nothing” – Dr. Donald Grey Barnhouse Statement of Truth:  The goal of our prayers is not merely the answer we receive but rather the purpose of prayer is the Glory of God!  I. GOD IS ABLE TO ANSWER YOUR BIGGEST REQUEST           a. God is at work infinitely beyond us                i. Speaks of God’s Omnipotence                ii. Speaks of God’s Sovereign ability                iii. Speaks of God’s Sufficiency                iv. Speaks of God’s Omniscience         b.    God is at work within us Good news:  The power you need is already at work within you Statement of Truth:   The stronger you feel the more self-sufficient you become.  The weaker you feel the more you will learn to lean on Him. II. GOD IS WORTHY TO RECEIVE YOUR HIGHEST PRAISE      a.   The Inherent Glory of God      b.   The Ascribed Glory of God Other Passages suggested for personal study: Psalm 50:15; Jeremiah 32:17 &

The Place of Preparation {partII} Genesis Chapter 41 I.  Whenever we are in the place of preparation we will discover something about the nature of GOD 

 II.  Whenever we are in the place of preparation we will discover something about the nature of MAN Joseph’s Dedication to the Lord: Questions To Ask:  Do we take time to encourage   and weep with those who weep?   How supportive   are you of those who have been promoted ?  Life Lessons: Joseph’s Decision Joseph’s Dedication Joseph’s Devotion   Question For Consideration: Will I be God’s man or woman in the place of Preparation ?   {or}  Will I only be God’s man or woman in the place of Promotion ?