God's Good Purposes

I. Lessons from Genesis 

     1. God is creator of all

     2. Everything was good until the fall

     3. God is working a plan to restore all things 

II. The Final Lesson of Genesis 

Sovereignty of God — God possesses absolute authority and supreme rule over all creation; He has the inherent right and unrestricted power to govern, direct, and dispose of everything according to His will. 

Providence of God — Building on His sovereignty, providence is God's active and purposeful governance of all things: He upholds, guides, and orders every event, creature, and action to accomplish His good and holy purposes.

Ignite 2030

1) Ignite Together - Grow to 150 Attendees

2) Ignite Lives for Christ - Celebrate One Baptism Yearly

3) Ignite Deeper Discipleship - Build One New Ministry

4) Ignite Our Community - Launch One Community Outreach

5) Ignite The World - Send One International Worker

III. The 5 reasons Providence is our Hope and Joy

     1. God is trustworthy.

     2. Suffering has a point and meaning.

     3. The reduction of anxiety.

Application:

Trust God's Providence in trials and uncertainties—even when outcomes differ from our plans.