{"id":6440,"date":"2017-01-23T08:46:46","date_gmt":"2017-01-23T13:46:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ovcf.org\/ovcf_wp\/?p=6440"},"modified":"2017-01-23T08:46:46","modified_gmt":"2017-01-23T13:46:46","slug":"weakisthenewstrong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovcf.org\/ovcf_wp\/2017\/01\/weakisthenewstrong\/","title":{"rendered":"Weak is the New Strong"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"\"<\/a>THEME: I Am Fifth
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Series: I Am Fifth
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TITLE: Weak is the New Strong
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Scripture: 2 Cor.12: 9-10<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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I.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 THE VALUE OF WEAKNESS \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Why is knowing we are weak so valuable to God?\u00a0 Because when we are weak, we (usually know it<\/strong><\/span>). That puts us in the position to be (used by God<\/span><\/strong>).<\/p>\n

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\u201cGod opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.\u201d God is not interested in the high and mighty as much as He is look for men and women who are (sincere and humble<\/strong><\/span>).<\/p>\n

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\u201cHe gives strength<\/em> to the weary<\/em> and increases the power<\/em> of the weak<\/em>. Even youths grow tired<\/em> and weary<\/em>, and young men stumble<\/em> and fall<\/em>; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength<\/em>. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run<\/em> and not grow weary<\/em>, they will walk<\/em> and not be faint<\/em>. Is.40:29-31 (NIV)<\/p>\n

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God loves pouring His strength into (weak people<\/strong><\/span>), \u201cBut we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.\u201d 2 Cor.4:7<\/p>\n

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The (weaker<\/strong><\/span>) we become the (greater<\/strong><\/span>) God\u2019s power is released in us.<\/p>\n

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II.\u00a0\u00a0 THE VIRTUES OF WEAKNESS \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

What was possibly Paul\u2019s thorn in the flesh?<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Physical weakness. The thorn was a (physical limitation<\/strong><\/span>). It was designed to keep him (humble<\/strong><\/span>).<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Emotional weakness.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Relational weakness.<\/p>\n

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The ultimate lesson is found in verse 9: God\u2019s grace is available (to anyone<\/strong><\/span>) who wants it.<\/p>\n

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God not only wanted to display His grace in Paul\u2019s life, He also wanted to display (His power<\/strong><\/span>) in Paul\u2019s weakness.<\/p>\n

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NEXT WEEK: Series: Branded! (I John)<\/p>\n

Sermon: Mark it Down! I John 1: 1-10<\/p>\n

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THEME: I Am Fifth Series: I Am Fifth TITLE: Weak is the New Strong Scripture: 2 Cor.12: 9-10   I.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 THE VALUE OF WEAKNESS \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Why is knowing we are weak so valuable to God?\u00a0 Because when we are weak, we (usually know it). That puts us in the position to be (used by God). … <\/p>\n

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