Category Archives: confidence

the unthinkable

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 4.  Abraham put his faith in the God who promised him the unthinkable. He would become the father of many nations because he chose to believe what God promised.  Abraham’s faith would have been a ridiculous thing if there … Continue reading →

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behind the scenes

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 5:1-6:9.  It appears on the surface that Moses’ first attempt at delivering the people of Israel fails.  God is doing something behind the scenes that sets up the board for a new kind of operation. He is giving Pharaoh … Continue reading →

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message empowered mission

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 1:1-17.  A few years ago, when preaching on this passage, I used the following outline:  1. The Gospel has the answer for every person. 2. Faith is the means of receiving this power. 3. The message must be effectively … Continue reading →

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our tears in his bottle

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 56.  David did not glide through life without challenges and troubles.  He had numerous enemies, and his life was in danger constantly.  He comforted himself not in the idea that God was going to help him overcome his problems … Continue reading →

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the worrier’s psalm

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 46 is not a psalm for the warrior, but a psalm for the worrier. It’s for those of us that tend to be overwhelmed by anxiety when trouble comes. The sons of Korah highlight two different kinds of worry-producing … Continue reading →

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maybe this is it

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Gen. 40.  What was it that kept Joseph faithful to God and walking in integrity as he lived a forgotten life in the bowels of an Egyptian prison?  He had revelations from God in his past, and he must have … Continue reading →

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we forgot something!

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 22.  The wood for a sacrifice offering rested firmly upon his back, making it a bit difficult to climb Mt. Moriah, but Isaac did not complain to his father about that. He knew how important it was for he … Continue reading →

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his rod and his staff

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 23.  David describes the LORD as his tender, the one who looks after him. The LORD guides him so that he goes down the right paths. The LORD makes sure he gets to the green pastures where he can … Continue reading →

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like Abram

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Gen. 13. Abram is described as a very rich man, but he has three other attributes the Bible rarely equates with the rich. He is committed to the LORD, setting up altars wherever he goes. He is a man of … Continue reading →

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go from your country

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Gen. 12.  The LORD makes several promises to Abram in this chapter. He promises to make him a great nation, to bless him, to make his name great, and that all these signs of grace will result in Abram being … Continue reading →

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