Date | 2015-09-27 |
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MP3 Download | http://www.fellowshipusa.com/pod/downloa...orship.mp3 |
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Apostle Peter: True Strength of Character out of Human Weakness
Rev. Mark Kosko
I. Of humble beginnings
A son of a fisherman but willing to drop his nets and follow Jesus
Not highly educated or gifted but simply willing to obey
Enthusiastic for Jesus yet still fell short
II. As part of Jesus’ inner circle you see his boldness AND human failing
He saw Jesus walk on water (Matt 14)
He witnessed the transfiguration (Matt 17)
He corrected God (Acts 10)
In the final hours he declared his fierce allegiance to Jesus (Matt 26 and John 13)
III. Because of (not despite) failure and brokenness Peter’s true character in Christ
emerges
Jesus not only forgave but restored Peter
God’s unconditional love and mercy is almost too unbearable to take
Peter spent the rest of his remaining days boldly proclaiming Christ
IV. Reflection
Experiencing true intimacy with the Lord may require one to be confronted by his or her own failings and brokenness even as Christians. But are we willing to be that vulnerable and wounded to cry out to God in order for the true character God intends in each of us to emerge.
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Terrified but giving Glory to God
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The Bible
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Fear of the Lord Leads to Trust
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by NCFCin Mark Kosko
Apostle Peter: True Strength of Character out of Human Weakness
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Isaac: To Be Used by God Was No Laughing Matter
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Time is Short to an Eternal Life with God
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Offering Up Firstfruits of Your Time to the Lord
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Mary Rejoiced As Only A Mother Could Do
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God Provides, Can We be Glad in it?
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Both Rejoicing and Suffering as One
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Adjusting Your Life to God
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God Pursues a Love Relationship with You
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May Our Faith Have Proven Genuine
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Rejoice Because God Gives Us Great Joy!
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Know Thyself and Know the World, Victory (in Christ) Is Surely in Hand
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True Authentic Intimacy with the Lord takes Effort not Work!
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Make Good on your Faith in the Lord
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It’s His World, We’re Just Living in it
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A Peace Which Transcends All Understanding
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No More Tearful Regrets