Sermon by Pastor Ashley Evans

Leah => Ruben

Gen 29 - Leah had another son - Simeon where it gives birth of the Levites tribe

Gen 29:35

Praise always come first before breakthrough. God's divine order - praise comes first. Blaming others about her circumstances. Focus on alot of things - your career, being a parent, your studies.

4th Child - Judah, it is not man's first but God's first choice. Gen 37 - Judah is the one who protects his brother, Joseph.

1) Praise Protect the dreams and dreamer

2) Praise protects you when you are vulnerable Gen 44:14-18

3) Praise puts pressure on the problem. Praise begins to put pressure on the problem, issue.

4) Praise changes you

5) Praise was chosen by God to welcome a new day Ps 118:4

6) Praise was chosen to attack the enemy first - Judges 1:1-2

7) Praise says you expect to win

8) Praise declares that my destiny is in good hands

9) Praise is the cure for discouragement and depression Eph 5:4, Be thankful for all things

10) Praise releases the power of God

Staying Fresh For God - Daniel 6

Sermon by Ps Lawrence Khong

Daniel Chapt 1 to 6 talks about life of Daniel

Chapt 7 till end => message from God, concerning the end time.

God is concerned about men before the message. God prepare the man, so he can be the vessel for God.

1) We can learn from Daniel's sensational success in his career, v3 Daniel has excellent qualities

2) We can learn from Daniel's impeccable integrity, Chapt 6 v4-5

3) We can learn from Daniel's unshakeable faith even when he is in the Lion's Den

4) The most important lesson is found in Daniel's spiritual freshness for God!

Daniel 1 = reference back - Daniel is about 14 to 16 years old and you can tell his committment to God is the same as Chapt 6 even when he reaches age 80.

Daniel's success and faith is always fresh = 66 years of unshakeable, integrity, etc

We can have a week, a month, but for a man / woman of God can live for 20 years, 30 years, 60 years freshness for God, Spiritual freshness is doubling charming.

God is ready to give us a freshness. We can stay fresh for God by staying fresh with God. If we draw close to Him, enjoy intimate relationship with Him, He will stay close to you. Chapt 6:10-11

Daniel prayed 3 times/day just as before => lifestyle, Luke 5:15-16

Matt 5:6 => We are not hungry enough but if you are hungry, you will search for your food.

On a Dark and Stormy Night

Matthew 14:22-36, Matt 5:45

How can I survived in a dark and stormy night?

a) Recognising the voice of God - There is security

b) Responding to the voice of God - There is salvation

Passing to the next generation - is recognising the voice of the Lord. How?

1) Voice of Comfort - You can count on Him - Matt 14:25-27, Ps 8:3-4, 1 Peter 5:7

It is I, God is there. 2 Cor 1:3-4

2) It is a voice of communion. You can COME to Him. 1 Thes 5:19-22. James 3:17, James 4:8, Rev 3:20

3) It is a voice of Compassion. You can cling on to Him Matt 14:30-31

4) Matt 14:28,29 - He humanly stepped out. This is responding in faith. He honestly called out. He humbly cried out.

Normally during storm, we want to defend and take control. What is the best antidote for PRIDE is HELP. Matt 14:32-33