Thriving Over Surviving
November 10, 2024
Pastor Steve Engstrand, dives into the story of Noah and the ark, discovering how what seemed like a plea for survival was actually a miraculous opportunity for thriving and glorifying God.
We'll unpack the original meaning of SOS and introduce a new acronym, TOS—Thriving Over Surviving. Be encouraged to view challenges as opportunities for God's miracles and learn practical steps to move towards His promises.
🗣️**Memorable Quotes:** "Stop surviving and start thriving, church." "Jesus died so that you could thrive." "What's on the other side of your Noah?"
🙌 *Main Takeaways:* -Crawl, Walk, Run: Understand the developmental stages of your faith, starting with obedience to --God's Word, and moving towards active participation in His miracles. -Wrestle With God: Like Jacob, persist in your faith journey to receive God’s blessing and witness His presence in every challenge. -God's Presence: The true miracle isn't just the outcome, but the assurance of God's presence walking hand in hand with us through every trial and triumph.
📖 *Referenced Scriptures:* Genesis 7:1-5 – Noah's obedience and the ark. John 10:10 (AMP) – “I came that they may have life, and have it in abundance.” Romans 8:31-39 – "If God is for us, who can be against us?" Genesis 32 – Jacob's wrestling with God.
We'll unpack the original meaning of SOS and introduce a new acronym, TOS—Thriving Over Surviving. Be encouraged to view challenges as opportunities for God's miracles and learn practical steps to move towards His promises.
🗣️**Memorable Quotes:** "Stop surviving and start thriving, church." "Jesus died so that you could thrive." "What's on the other side of your Noah?"
🙌 *Main Takeaways:* -Crawl, Walk, Run: Understand the developmental stages of your faith, starting with obedience to --God's Word, and moving towards active participation in His miracles. -Wrestle With God: Like Jacob, persist in your faith journey to receive God’s blessing and witness His presence in every challenge. -God's Presence: The true miracle isn't just the outcome, but the assurance of God's presence walking hand in hand with us through every trial and triumph.
📖 *Referenced Scriptures:* Genesis 7:1-5 – Noah's obedience and the ark. John 10:10 (AMP) – “I came that they may have life, and have it in abundance.” Romans 8:31-39 – "If God is for us, who can be against us?" Genesis 32 – Jacob's wrestling with God.