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2. Good beginnings are mighty fine…but a strong finish is a must…ask the hare.

3. Sometimes we are hard pressed to move ahead…holding our own may be the call of the day.

4. Faithfulness (to the point of death) includes buying into and pursuing the dreams of Jesus

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We Might Want To Prove Our Worth In One Huge Task But God Insists On Lots Of Little Steps Of

Obedience And Faith

Jim’s story of lost glasses and a dip in Union Creek

Getting started and dropping out (either slip-sliding away or outright rebellion) has dire consequences. Hebrews 6:4-9

“Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another.”  ~Walter Elliott

FAITHFUL AT WHAT? JUST GROWING OLDER AND HANGING ON?

Three stories of faithfulness: Watchful, Fruitful and Useful Matthew 25

Sometimes ‘Hanging On’ is a pretty tough stunt in itself. Ephesians6:10-20

Faithfulness is usually a group effort. Galatians 6:1-2

My Faithfulness Greatly Depends On God’s Faithfulness

Will I cry out for help from Heaven?Exodus 33:12-14 Moses said to the LORD, “You have been telling me, ‘Lead these people,’ but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You have said, ‘I know you by name and you have found favor with me.’ 13 If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you. Remember that this nation is your people.” The LORD replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”

Am I powered by my energy and vision or…?Col 1:28-29 ‘We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me.

Derek Redmond in the Barcelona, Spain, Olympics

Brad this is a great place for the clip of Derek Redmond in the Barcelona, Spain, Olympics

GOD’S CALL IS TO A LIFETIME OF SERVICE, LOVE AND OBEDIENCE

Service: “Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” --Mark 10:45

Keep on loving: “The greatest of these (Faith, Hope and Love) is love.” --I Corinthians 13:15 Keep on trucking: “God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.”--James 1:12

I believe I believe that Jesus is that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Christ, the Son of the living God.the living God.

I trust I trust him as my Lord him as my Lord and Savior.and Savior.

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2. Good beginnings are mighty fine…but a strong finish is a must…ask the hare.

3. Sometimes we are hard pressed to move ahead…holding our own may be the call of the day.

4. Faithfulness (to the point of death) includes buying into and pursuing the dreams of Jesus

Go And Keep Go And Keep On Trucking On Trucking

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