Trusting the Lord in the middle of the Shaking
John Bidaurreta
Part of New Life Novato Sermons—Just fill in, and email to yourself!
August 16, 2020

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• Proverbs 3:5 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart,

• But why daddy?


• Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

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• 1) Lay it all down at the feet of Jesus – Get back to neutral

• I Peter 5:7 “Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you”


• Philippians 2-14-15

• ”Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God

• Matthew 11:28-29
• “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”

• Where were you at during the Loma Prieta Earthquake? How did you respond?

Does anyone remember the Loma Prieta Earthquake Oct 17, 1989. Where were you at? How did you respond?

• Rock Picture
• 2) We need to build our Lives on the Rock
• Do the Word - Matthew 27:24-27

• Why did the BBQ crack when the house didn’t?
• The shaking proved the strength of the house but exposed the weakness of the bricks.

• The Structure needs to remain flexible.
• The structure serves the mission

• A community of believers committed to the Great Commission through the power of the Holy Spirit.

• The Great Commission Luke 28:18-20
• “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.”

• Does anyone remember tape ministry?

• Paul wrote most of the the New Testament in jail.

• 3) Get better not Bitter – Pure heart
• - Check your heart – Have the right attitude

• Hebrews 12:14-15
• “Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.”

Take care of your temple – Doing the right thing and living the right way feels good.

No excuses

• Don’t say – Don’t tell yourself it’s not that bad. But ask is it good?
• Good Clean fun
• No Excuses