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Undeserved suffering is unfair, we agree. But what if it's unfair in a good way? Last week we began to think about the ancient and universal human question, "Why do the innocent suffer?" Or, to point the finger at our Creator: "Why does God allow unjust pain in this world?" We got some inspiring answers from Job, but today we turn to the New Testament, and another expert on the many dimensions of unjust suffering - Paul. Here's Jim with Part 1 of The Unfair Advantage. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS06212021_0.mp3Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
sermon 1/19/20 "A Cherished Life " - Psalm 139:13-16 p.1Outline:I. Personal and Precise Life (vv. 13-14)II. Planned and Precious Life (vv. 15 - 16)Quote: GOD cherishes what HE created.Application:1. As believers, have you given ownership of your body/ your life to GOD?2. When did you realize that GOD was interested in you? What do you think about the fact that GOD was interested in you before you were even born?3. Why do you think the concept of "sanctity" is not being taught in the church? (Sanctity of Life, Sanctity of Marriage, Sanctity of Bedroom, etc. )4. As you read Psalm 139 - do you normally focus on the creation more than the Creator? Why?
How do you understand God's wholly-otherness? When did you realize that God is not part of the created order because God is the Creator? Why do humans try to measure One who exists outside of space and time? Join the discussion in the Knowing God With Heart and Mind Facebook group.
Genesis offers us an immediate faith challenge: Is God truly the Creator? Why is it that we will accept the miracle of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and then look at Genesis and doubt the truth of God as Creator of a good and perfect creation. Give this one a listen.
1- The Shining of the Light - vv5, 9-10a--2- The Rejection of the Light - vv10b-11--3- The Receiving of the Light - vv12-13----Preparing your heart for the sermon----What does light do to darkness- Why is light so needed in order to live----Why did most people not welcome the visit from their Creator----Why do some receive Jesus instead of rejecting him like the rest-----Other passages to consider- Gen 1-1-5- Ps 27-1- Isa 9-1-7- 42-1-7- Matt 4-12-17- Luke 1-76-79- 2-29-32- Jn 1-1-13- 3-1-21- 8-12- 9-5- 11-9-10- 12-35-36, 44-50- Acts 26-17-18- 2 Cor 4-1-6- Eph 5-6-16- 1 Pet 2-9- 1 Jn 1-5-10----Digging Deeper----How does this passage describe the nearness of Christ's incarnation- How does this display God's grace----What does it look like to receive Jesus- What happens to those who do that----What are the blessings of being a child of God----Why do you follow Christ- How should you respond to this truth-
No, it’s not like I had a bag with $200 Million Dollars and left it at the bus depot. But today, I’m going to share with you what turned out to be the 3 Primary Lessons I Learned From Losing $200 Million Dollars. How to face your reality in relation to money. Uncover the well-kept secret all wealthy people know (and poor people don’t). Discover the one key factor that’s proven to determine destiny. Should we love the Giver rather than the Gift? Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Tip of the Week No gadget…no gizmo…just a fact that blew me away. The fantasy football market generates 70 billion dollars a year. Think about this astounding fact and send us three profound marketing truths embedded and implied in this statement. We will send a prize to the first astute marketer who emails us three profound marketing truths based on the fantasy football league market. (No, it’s not a Ferrari.) Send to support@rayedwards.com Spiritual Foundations “Love the Giver and not the gift” — How your philosophy and your faith are influenced by your view of the Gift and the Giver. Altruism, vending machines, and prostitution, so what’s that got to do with my spiritual foundation? Is charity bad? Selfless motivation, self-interest, and altruism — Why what you think about these terms underlies your view of yourself, others, and God. Selfish brute or selfless doormat — Uncovering the two historical ethics options and considering the possibility of others. Why did Jesus make the ultimate sacrifice? — Rethinking it all, was it really the Ultimate Sacrifice? Ayn Rand, “The question is not should you give the homeless man some money, but do you have the right to exist if you don’t?” Feature Presentation “3 Things I Learned From Losing $200 Million“ How social security, deep debt, 100 extra lbs., and a timer ticking on my health finally jolted me to take action. 18:00 “It stops here!” — Why putting an end to toleration is the first step toward transformation. 20:22 NO, it doesn’t matter what you make — How this one shift in thinking will transform your life now (and impact your future). 21:45 Why keeping up appearances keeps you poor — How to embrace becoming wealthy and finally realize that income is fantasy. 22:40 The one deal you should NEVER make — Why it seems so tempting, yet save yourself the headache because it’s always a disaster. 23:38 How your three brains impact your thinking in ways you never realized — Why knowing it in your “head” is not enough. 24:24 The difference between the poor and the wealthy — Why one key principle separates the haves and the have-nots. 26:15 If your house is re-possessable then you need to realize you’re poor — How to shift your view and put every dollar to work for you. 26:48 The desire formula — Why understanding the root word “sire” helps you uncover the unexpected origin of your pure desires. 29:10 Your desires are imprinted on you as possibilities by your Creator — Why some people think because you desire it that is enough (really, how’s that working for you?). 31:00 How Christians embrace superstitions and mystical ways by evading reality — Why you can believe in the power of prayer (even if you’re rational you can still believe in miracles.). 32:18 Uncovering why destiny is not magical (even though most people mistakenly believe this …especially Christians). 33:00 Discover the “good works prepared for you before you were born” — Why most will not fulfill their potential. 35:58 The one thing that determines your destiny — The famous D word we all avoid yet it strongly impacts everything in your life. 35:36 Are you guilty of sitting on the couch waiting for God to make things happen?” — Why God gets a bad rap and how to change your thinking about God. 37:00 Resources Mentioned In This Episode Ayn Rand Francis Bacon Support@rayedwards.com Subscribe to the show through Apple Podcasts and give us a rating and review. Make sure you put your real name and website in the text of the review itself. We will mention you on this show. Get The Transcript Right-Click and “Save As” to Get the PDF Transcript.