We Win

ICNU – WE WIN!

“Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death? As the Scriptures say, For your sake we are killed every day; we are being slaughtered like sheep. No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.”

Romans 8:35-37

^“But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

I Corinthians 15:57

BIG IDEA: ICNU A OVERCOMING, CROSS THE LINE, NEVER GIVE UP, FINISH YOUR RACE, JESUS FOLLOWER.

“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.”

Galatians 6:9

HOW WE GET WEARY

1. (Elijah I Kings 19)
2. (Numbers 14 moses)
3. (giants)
4. (Luke 17 the lepers)
5. (philistines 217x)

HOW TO KEEP RUNNING YOUR RACE WHEN YOU GET TIRED

“The thought of my suffering and homelessness is bitter beyond words. I will never forget this awful time, as I grieve over my loss. Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this.”

Lamentations 3:19:21

1. Resign as General manager of the

“The faithful love of the Lord never ends…”

Lamentations 3:22

1. Remind yourself you are not the sum of your

“His mercies never cease… his mercies begin afresh each morning…”

Lamentations 3:22-23

1. Make God’s plan for your life

“Great is his faithfulness…”

Lamentations 3:23

1. Respond to God’s faithfulness

“I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!” The Lord is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him.”

Lamentations 3:24-25

“Lord, you have come to my defense; you have redeemed my life.”

Lamentations 3:58

“Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”

Matthew 11:28-29

Communion:

“As they were eating, Jesus took some bread and blessed it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take it, for this is my body.”

²³ And he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. He gave it to them, and they all drank from it. ²⁴ And he said to them, “This is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out as a sacrifice for many. ²⁵ I tell you the truth, I will not drink wine again until the day I drink it new in the Kingdom of God.”

²⁶ Then they sang a hymn and went out to the Mount of Olives.”

Mark 14:22-26