Mount Olive Ministries

Moses was Faithful in all God’s house (Hebrews 3:2) He trusted the Lord (Hebrews 11:24-28) He was a servant of God (Hebrews 3:5) People are Flighty Moses was not sinless Israel rebelled in the wilderness (Exodus 17:1-7) We fall into temptation Jesus was Faithful As builder (Hebrews 3:3) As a Son (Hebrews 3:6) Even to death on a cross (Mark 10:33-34) Hold on to confidence (Hebrews 3:14) Hear the voice of Jesus (Romans 10:17) God finds us faithful through faith in Him

Good We try to do good God is Good! (Hebrews 1:3) Better We know better We better pay attention (Hebrews 2:1) Best Jesus is the best! (Hebrews 2:6-9) The best is yet to come

All We Need is Just a Little Patience (James 5:8) In suffering (James 5:11) For the Lord to act (James 5:7) With other people (James 5:9) Like the prophets (James 5:10) Wait for the Lord (Psalm 27:14) To do what He will do To answer our prayer The Power of Prayer (James 5:16b) In suffering (James 5:13) For the Lord to act For other people (James 5:14, 16) Like the prophets (James 5:17) Trust in the Lord To do what He will do Faith allows us wait with patience (Romans 8:25)

The Problem of Pride Ambition is admired Our passions can create problems (James 4:1-2) The Humiliation of Jesus Jesus understood His mission (Mark 9:31) The Son of God died for us (Philippians 2:8) Always be Humble and Kind Humble yourself before the Lord (James 4:10) Have the mind of Christ (Philippians 2:5) Be the Greatest (Mark 9:35)

Just Sayin’ Words have meaning The same mouth utters blessing and curse (James 3:9-10a) The forest is burning (James 3:5) Just Words The Word became flesh (John 1:14) Hear the word of Life (John 6:68) Speaking of Faith We confess what we believe (Romans 10:9) The Spirit guides our speaking We share our stories of faith (Ephesians 4:29)

Faith Comes by Hearing (Romans 10:17) Hear the word of the Lord (James 1:21b) Believe what you hear (Isaiah 55:11) Faith Leads to Love We love because He loved us (1 John 4:19) Love for God overflows into our relationships (Matthew 7:12) Put the Word into Practice (James 1:22) Bear the fruit of faith (Matthew 7:17-18) Good works are the evidence of a believing heart (James 2:18) Build your house on the Rock (Matthew 7:24)

Facing Trials Suffering should not be surprising (1 Peter 4:12) Our issues are not identical Count it All Joy (James 1:2) Life is the Laboratory (James 1:3) Be made perfect (James 1:4) Remain Steadfast (James 1:12) Ask God for what you need (James 1:5-6) Boast in the Lord Keep your eyes on the prize

Life is Hard Sometimes we want to give in Sometimes we want to give up (1 Kings 19:4) God understands our weakness (Hebrews 4:15) Jesus wept (John 11:35) His power is made perfect in our weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9) The Lord lifts up the humble (Psalm 147:6) Stay Strong Be strong in the Lord (Ephesians 6:10) Put on the Armor of God (Ephesians 6:11) Seek the kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33)

Our Common Condition We are infected with sin (Psalm 51:5) We cannot overcome our nature (Romans 7:19) We have Insufficient Immunity We struggle against temptation (James 1:14) We want to be part of the solution The Complete Cure The death of Jesus covers our sin (Romans 5:19) We are washed in the blood of Jesus (1 John 1:7) Be Contagious Don’t keep the cure to yourself Share the love of Christ  (Romans 8:38-39)