060430-0830-Loran Livingston - Outlive and Outlast

2006-04-30-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 30, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Acts 20:17-24; II Peter 3:18; Exodus 23:29-30Topic: SurvivalNotes:- Paul did not expect good to happen, a miracle, these did not move him- God has ordained that we suffer tribulations sometimes- Initial state of spiritual euphoria will not last- God owns you, has given you Jesus, all needs met in Him- To be healthy you must grow slowly- We must know what feels like to be a Christian without the excitement, this breaks self-confidence- We don't grow by experiences, struggles with God or Satan- Would you rather be a tree or a mushroom?- Growth not uniform, everyone different, no shortcuts to be a Christian- People seek blessing, anointing, gifts, live from revival to revival- Christianity is not a sprint, but a marathon- Revival vs. Survival (revival-moths around a light bulb, survival-to outlive and outlast)- Jumping up does not make you taller- Are you enjoying Jesus or enduring the call- Won't have Damascus road experience, we entertain angels unaware