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Noah Craig

Trust in God

February 17, 2020 By Noah Craig

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"When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?"                                                                                                                                                  Psalms 56:3-4

David had unwisely placed himself in a situation that intensified his fear: not only was Saul seeking his life, but Achish and the officials of Gath were also considering what to do with him. David confronted his fear with unwavering trust in the LORD and by praising the LORD for the reliability of His Word. Years earlier, God had chosen and secretly anointed David to be Israel’s future king. Now, David was buoyed by the confidence that God would fulfill that which He had promised. Secure in God’s sovereign plan for his life, David determined that he would not fear what mortal man could do to him. No human being could overrule God’s purpose for his life.

Trusting in the Lord like David did can eliminate any fear you have. Praising God and relying on His Word produces resilience and trust in God that will give you confidence that His ultimate purposes for your life will prevail even in the state of fearing particular outcomes.

“Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.” – Corrie ten Boom

Study Questions

  • What can you do to praise God amidst fear?

  • Do you believe God’s purposes are good?

  • Resilience and trust in God’s purposes takes intentionality. Be intentional with going before God this week in prayer. Pray that he would change your fears into praises.

Other Verses: Hebrews 13:6; Psalms 100:1-5

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Through the Darkest Valley

February 17, 2020 By Noah Craig

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"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."                                                                                                                                                                             Psalms 23:4

Some scholars think the valley of the shadow of death was the name of an actual valley, an extremely dangerous one, through which shepherds and their flocks were forced to cross. Valleys are symbols of the darkest times of life. The valley of the shadow of death speaks of life’s gravest circumstances, fearful occasions when death is a real possibility. David testified that he was not afraid to walk through life’s darkest valleys. Although he was defenseless in himself, he was not alone in the peril: his Shepherd was with him. The LORD would protect him and keep him close to His side. David was comforted— turned from fear and terror—because his Shepherd was skillfully armed with His rod and His staff.

David was fearless in the valley because he knew his Shepherd would protect him from all deadly threats, including his own waywardness. His Shepherd would keep him close to His side in the darkness and would be with him through every step until he passed safely through to the light on the other side.

Study Questions

  • Are you walking through some sort of valley right now? Have you sought comfort from God?

  • Do you trust that your Father has you close to his side and that you are protected by him always?

  • Do you see the light on the other side of your current dark time or fear?

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2019 Annual Report

January 22, 2019 By Noah Craig

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App Coming Soon!

December 3, 2018 By Noah Craig

Think outside the book.

An app for the Preacher's Outline & Sermon Bible is coming. Sign up to find out when it's ready.

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Thanks for your interest in the app! We will send you an email in the coming weeks regarding a release date.

What Are People Saying?

October 4, 2018 By Noah Craig

We gave Philip a booklet of the Preachers Outline and Sermon Bible and here's what happened...

What a joy it was to come across a man with a huge love for our materials. Transcript below:

"My name is Philip Ferguson, I hail from the Church of God of prophecy in the Bahamas. I've been preaching for a long time but officially for the past 15 years.

I am so excited that I actually found the individual responsible for putting together this extraordinary tool. For the past 15 years I have been using it. It allows me to go to a specific scripture and to obtain so many different other scriptures. It allows me in a short time to put together an appointed message, a message that speaks to what the context of that scripture is saying. So I bless God for this opportunity and I pray that pastors everywhere, listen here, order this! It is an excellent tool, amen."

 

The Importance of Business

May 22, 2018 By Noah Craig


Surprisingly, God Himself tells us how to start and operate a business. God’s Holy Word actually spells out how to be successful in business as well as in life. In fact, early in the creation process, God ordained labor to be one of humanity’s major activities. When He created the first man (Adam), He immediately charged him to get busy and work, to subdue and manage the earth, to tend and look after it (Ge.1:28; 2:15). This means that having work to do, the privilege of a job, is of critical importance.

Think for a moment: What would the world be like without structured businesses? There would be no jobs to provide work or income, no companies to construct houses, make cars, or build stores, no products or services available to sustain human life.

Indeed, without businesses, we would likely still be living in a primitive society. Humanity never would have progressed as it has through the centuries without businesses nor would we have achieved the quality of life we enjoy today. Knowing this should make business one of the most honored institutions on earth. It is you, the business owners and professionals whom God has
called and gifted to lead, who enable humanity to function as it has through the ages. Whether yours is a single-person operation or part of a huge conglomeration, you play an important role in providing the products, services, and flow of money that are essential worldwide. Likewise, you are key to the progress, development, and strength of communities and nations. You have an integral role in helping people meet their most basic needs:

• Their physical needs—by creating jobs through which people can provide food, clothing, shelter, and other necessities for themselves and their families

• Their practical needs—by supplying beneficial products or services that make life more productive, enjoyable, and comfortable

• Their emotional needs—by providing purpose, fulfillment, and satisfaction through meaningful work

• Their spiritual needs—by giving them at least one day a week for worship and rest, which enables them to support churches and other ministries that are helping the needy and taking God’s Word to the world

Your call to business leadership, whether as an owner, executive, or manager, requires much of you. It requires wisdom, fearlessness, and fortitude—the fortitude to make difficult decisions and take extraordinary risks. Indeed, there may be days when you feel you cannot go on, that your situation is hopeless, that you are unprepared, or that your responsibilities are too great. In addition to everything else, you may feel all alone. But, thankfully, you are never alone as you go through the long, difficult days. God is always there, always available for you. If you seek Him, He will give you wisdom and direction, and you will feel His power working in you. He will enable you to overcome your fears with an infusion of sound thinking (Jas.1:5). His presence will strengthen you and give you the courage to move forward (Is.41:10). In fact, He invites you to bring your heavy burdens to Him. Just ask Him for help and He promises to empower you to persevere through the darkest, most hopeless conditions. He will give you rest even when your troubles are so overwhelming that you cannot sleep (Mt.11:28-30). God has promised you all of this and more, everything you need as you lead your business or area of responsibility.

 


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