A Vision of Hope Framed with Gratitude -- RLCF Elders -- January 1, 2023

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RLCF's elders, Ajay Chakravarthy, David Bertsch, Olu Talabi, and Santosh Poonen share the vision God has laid on their hearts for the year ahead https://rlcf.church/media/sermons/a-vision-of-hope-framed-with-gratitude River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA

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The speaker reflects on God's faithfulness, drawing parallels between the Israelites being delivered from Egypt and the disciples calming the storm, emphasizing that God often intervenes when we reach a point of desperation. He contrasts this with the transformation of Saul into Paul, showing how God can redeem even the most sinful and outwardly religious individuals to possess the mind of Christ. The central message is that there is hope for everyone, as God has the power to transform us into the likeness and life of Christ.

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

God proves Himself faithful in our times of desperationJust as God kept the Red Sea closed until the Israelites had no other option and let water fill the disciples' boat in the storm, He brings us to places of absolute need so we learn to trust Him.

None of God's good promises have ever failedReflecting on the past year, every desperate situation met with a cry to God proved that His promises always come to pass.Joshua 21:45

There is hope for anyone to receive the mind of ChristThough the Apostle Paul began as a religious man full of anger, lust, competition, and self-righteousness, God completely transformed him, providing hope that anyone can be changed into the likeness of Christ.

God blesses us by turning us back from our sinsTrue blessing from the Lord involves Him refining us and clearing out hidden self-confidence, such as when a minor parking lot accident humbled the speaker's long-held pride in reversing cars.

The value of brief words shared in fellowshipEven a short, twenty-second sharing from a brother, sister, or child during fellowship can bring a timely word of light and reality straight from God's presence.

Offering a sacrifice of ThanksgivingTrue gratitude goes beyond mere words and involves a life yielded to the Lord in obedience, which requires dealing with the root of pride.Psalm 50:23

Keeping a notebook to record what God speaksBelievers are encouraged to carry a small notebook or use a phone app to diligently write down what God speaks during the week so those truths can enrich times of fellowship.

Faith is for before the answerFaith is required before God answers prayer, and every trial is an opportunity to trust God rather than missing out through complaining or waiting passively.

The danger of unthankfulness and prideRomans 1 and the story of King Hezekiah reveal that a lack of gratitude stems directly from pride, which invites God's judgment, whereas true gratitude reflects a humble heart.

Receiving the Blessing of Abraham to bless the nationsThe hope for the new year is to experience the full Blessing of Abraham—not just receiving personal blessing from God, but obeying Him so that our lives become a channel of blessing to the spiritually hungry and homeless around us.

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A Vision of Hope Framed with Gratitude -- RLCF Elders -- January 1, 2023

January 2, 2023 · 1h 2m

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

None of God's good promises have ever failedReflecting on the past year, every desperate situation met with a cry to God proved that His promises always come to pass.Joshua 21:45

Offering a sacrifice of ThanksgivingTrue gratitude goes beyond mere words and involves a life yielded to the Lord in obedience, which requires dealing with the root of pride.Psalm 50:23

Faith is for before the answerFaith is required before God answers prayer, and every trial is an opportunity to trust God rather than missing out through complaining or waiting passively.

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