Equipping Hour (9a.m.)

We are continuing our study called Thirsty? which is about having a passionate pursuit of God. For a couple more weeks, we’ll be exploring this idea of how God does and does not speak to us today. Click here for the most recent 1-page overviews of these studies.

Service (10:30 a.m.)

• Announcements:
  • On September 12, David Barfield will begin a study called Your Money Map. This is an excellent tool for understanding Biblical stewardship and how to handle your finances in very practical ways. (Click here for more information and to sign up on-line.)
  • Aaron Harris invites everyone to help celebrate Charity’s 30th birthday this week at Clinton Lake. RSVP to Aaron and see maps on the information table.
  • Last week, we invited everyone to consider supporting Mitch Langley so he could devote more of his time to ministry. The Communication Sheets contain a place for you to indicate the amount you are able to contribute on a monthly basis over and above regular giving. Please let us know as soon as possible if you are able to help.
  • Shaun & Beth LePage celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary this week. Bill Pence is preaching this morning which gave Shaun some extra time off last week to get away with Beth. (Thanks Bill!)
• Songs (click on links to listen/watch):
  • Oh Taste and See
  • How Beautiful the Cross
  • Jesus Messiah
  • Awesome God, Mighty King (A Mitch Langley original)
  • Savior King
• Message by Bill Pence: Trust in the Lord (Listen on the CBC Podcast):

I. Trust in the Lord: Proverbs 3:5-6 says “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”

II. Life Was Hard For These Men:

A. Abraham. He left home not knowing where he was going.

B. Joseph. He was despised and rejected by his family.

C. David. His boss hated him and what he stood for.

D. Daniel. He did no wrong, but was thrown to the lions.

E. Paul. Society tried to silence his witness.

These were great men because they trusted God!

III. What is Trust? 

A. Belief in and reliance on the integrity and honesty of another person or thing

B. Confident expectation; confidence

C. Trust involves predictability.

D. Trust must be earned.

IV. Why Can We Trust God?

A. He never forsakes those who seek Him. Psalm 9:9-10 

B. His love never fails. Psalm 13:5

C. He delivers and saves. Psalm 22:4-5

D. He strengthens and shields us. Psalm 28:7

E. He gives us a solid spiritual foundation. Psalm 40:1-3

F. He drives away fear. Psalm 56:3-4

G. He is our refuge. Psalm 62:7-8

H. His word never fails. Psalm 111:7-8

V. Why Don’t We Trust?

A. We’ve been lied to in the past.

B. Someone has betrayed our confidence.

C. “When we fail to trust in the power of God’s Word or in God Himself, we will turn to our own power to assure the outcome that we believe to be God’s ultimate intention.” —Matthew Henry

VI. Three Areas Not To Trust?

A. Do not trust in riches. Psalm 49:12-13

B. Do not trust in mortal man. Psalm 146:3-4

C. Do not trust in this world system. Isaiah 30:1-3

VII. Applying the Teaching:

A. We are to be trustworthy people.

1. Don’t be a gossip. Proverbs 11:13

2. Keep your vows. Ecclesiastes 5:4-5

B. Acknowledge God in all we do. Do all things as to the Lord. Colossians 3:23-24

VIII. What is keeping you from fully trusting the Lord?