Down At The Cross

Down at the cross where my Savior died, down where for

cleansing from sin I cried, there to my heart was the blood applied; glory to his

name.

Glory to his name,Glory to his name: There to my heart was the blood

applied; glory to his name

Come to the fountain so rich and sweet, cast thy poor soul at the Savior’s feet;

plunge in today and be made complete; glory to his name

Glory to his name,Glory to his name: There

to my heart was the blood applied; glory to his

name

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Paul’s Beatitudes

Paul’s Beatitudes

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I Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing.

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus

concerning you.”

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Romans 8:28 – “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”

Paul’s Beatitudes

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II Corinthians 4:17 – “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;”

Paul’s Beatitudes

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What is the “status” of your relationship with God?”

How can I improve that relationship?

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IMPROVING MY RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD

1. Believe God is for you.

Paul’s Beatitudes

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IMPROVING MY RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD

1. Believe God is for you.2. Honesty must be at the center.

Paul’s Beatitudes

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IMPROVING MY RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD

1. Believe God is for you.2. Honesty must be at the center.3. Your commitment must be complete.

Paul’s Beatitudes

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1. “In Everything”

Acts 17:28 – “For in Him we live, and move, and have our being”

Paul’s Beatitudes

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1. “In Everything”

Ephesians 5:20 – “Giving thanks always forall things unto God and the Father in thename of our Lord Jesus Christ;”

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2. “Give Thanks”

Expressed in Words

Expressed in Worship

Expressed in Prayer

Expressed in Obedience

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3. “For this is the Will of God” It is God’s will that you be Saved

II Peter 3:9 – “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”

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3. “For this is the Will of God”

It is God’s will that you be Saved It is God’s will that you Serve

Galatians 5:13 – “For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.”

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3. “For this is the Will of God” It is God’s will that you be Saved It is God’s will that you Serve

Ephesians 5:17 – “Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”

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3. “For this is the Will of God”4. “In Christ Jesus”

John 15:5 – “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.”

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3. “For this is the Will of God”4. “In Christ Jesus”

Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”

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II Timothy 1:7 – “For this reason I remind you to

kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God

hathnot given us the spirit of fear; but of power,

and of love, and of a sound mind.”