Raintree Community Church

Omnipresence Defined and Described God is present everywhere at the same time, filling every part of existence with His whole being. Jeremiah 23:23-24: "Am I a God at hand, declares the Lord, and not a God far away? Can a man hide himself in secret places so that I cannot see him?"   Omnipresence Displayed and Applied God is always present in His universe (Psalm 139:7-12; Acts 17:22-28) God is alw...

Omniscient Defined and Described God is "all-knowing." God's knowledge includes all things past, present, and future, all things immediately, simultaneously, exhaustively, and eternally. God never learns anything since His knowledge never comes through experience or imagination, nor is it acquired by a process of reasoning or observation. God's knowledge is completely exhaustive.    Omniscience Di...

Omnipotence Defined God is omnipotent, or all-powerful. The Latin-based term omnipotence combines two words: omni, meaning all, and potens, meaning powerful. In other words, God can do all of His holy will. Psalm 115:1-3 - "Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness! Why should the nations say, 'Where is their God?' Our God...

We are Called to Identify the Wanderers Among Us (vs. 19a) This individual is a professed Christ-follower who has begun to wander away from Christ. We must feel the burden of this calling, recognizing that we are all susceptible to wandering from Christ.   We are Called to Search and Rescue the Wanderers Among Us   (vs. 19b; Galatians 6:1-2) This search and rescue operation is OUR responsibility t...

Prayer Works in All Circumstances (vs. 13-16a) Depend upon God in prayer during times of affliction. Give praise to God in singing during times of joy. Pray with the elders to God during significant weakness or sickness, expecting God to work His will. Confess your sin to God, knowing He will forgive. Be open to confessing your sin to fellow believers for the purpose of prayer and healing.   Praye...

Prayer Works in All Circumstances (vs. 13-16a) - Depend upon God in prayer during times of affliction. - Give praise to God in singing during times of joy. - Pray with the elders to God during significant weakness or sickness, expecting God to work His will. - Confess your sin to God, knowing He will forgive. - Be open to confessing your sin to fellow believers for the purpose of pray and healing.

1. Avoid a Life of Self-Deceived Duplicity (v. 12a; Matthew 5:33-37)   - Be careful in the oaths you take and the promises you make - Be mindful of tolerating duplicitous speech in your life   2. Pursue of Life of God-Honoring Integrity (v. 12b)   - Say what you mean and mean what you say to the glory of God. - Your integrity in speech is a serious matter, not a secondary issue.

Perseverance Through Suffering Exemplified in the Prophets (vs. 10-11a) They obeyed God's call to proclaim His Word They waited for God's purposes to come to pass They persevered through suffering with a Godward focus Lesson Learned: Our suffering has a God-ordained purpose Perseverance Through Suffering Illustrated in Job (vs. 11b) Job sought to worship and obey God Job endured the loss of everyt...

  Freedom From Slavery (v.2) Former law, Mosaic law, was never meant to save us. Former law was meant to point to our need for a Savior.   Freedom From Condemnation (v.3) God knew the former law was unable to save us. In response, He sent His Son to us to do what the law could not do.   Freedom From Being Controlled (v.4) Because Christ is in us and we are in Christ, all of God's requirements are...

1. Planning is Important  Prov. 16:9, James 4:13-17     2. Who Will God Call?  John 1:43, Rom 5:10, Eph 4:22, 1 Cor 1:25     3. What Should You Be Doing?  John 6:1-13, John 12:20-22

1. Wait for the Lord's Return with Steadfast Endurance (vs. 7-8) Waiting on the Lord produces the fruit of endurance Waiting on the Lord strengthens your heart to stand firm   2. Wait For the Lord's Return Without Grumbling (vs. 9) Do not fret and grumble about this current age God is coming and He will set everything right   3. Wait For the Lord's Return With Unshakable Hope  (Isaiah 25:8-9; Roma...

Consider the Crumbling End of Amassing Wealth (vs. 1-3) We need to view our wealth with God's perspective, knowing that it will soon pass away. Our temporal wealth will never satisfy the eternal longing in our hearts.   Consider the Condemning Indictment of Misusing Wealth (vs. 4-6) The Lord of Hosts will judge the self-indulgence and injustice of those who abused the poor   Consider the Incompara...

Consider the Planning of Your Days (vs. 13) Beware of the pride of planning your life apart from God Beware of placing your hope in your plans. Put your hope in an all-wise God who is able and good.   Consider the Passing of Your Days (vs. 14) Be mindful that our time on this earth is fleeting Be careful to spend your time on this earth fulfilling God's purpose   Consider God's Perspective on Your...

  The Path of Slander as Opposition to God and His Law (vs. 11) Beware of self-exalting speech that passes judgment on others When we pass judgment on others, we place ourselves in the place of God The Prerogative of God's Role as Lawgiver and Judge (vs. 12) God is in the position of Lawgiver and Judge God has the power to save and destroy