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How's Your Confidence?

How's Your Confidence?

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 rwh29march -Ep.357 – Run With Horses Podcast – A Confident Disciple of Jesus Podcast: rwh.podbean.com Website: www.runwithhorses.net Youtube: https://youtube.com/@rwhpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RWHpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwh_podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/RWH_podcast Author pages with links to all books on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BCSDDVLB – James Norman Smith https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BMGW51FW – Susan Jane Smith Thank you for joining me today! “If you’re new here, you can check out past episodes at runwithhorses.net. As always, I appreciate your feedback, questions, and reviews!” Confidence I. Intro - A. Definition of Confidence - Confidence as trust or belief in God's work through us, not in our own abilities. - B. Importance of Confidence for a Follower of Jesus - Empowers boldness in sharing the gospel and teaching God’s Word. - Provides strength to guide others in their spiritual growth. II. The Foundation of Confidence: Trusting in God’s Strength - A. Confidence in God’s Power, Not Ourselves - Philippians 4:13 2 Corinthians 3:5 - B. The Role of the Holy Spirit Acts 1:8 III. Confidence in the Word of God: The Source of Authority - A. The Transformative Power of God’s Word Isaiah 55:11 - B. Trusting God’s Promises in Discipleship Matthew 28:18-20 2 Timothy 2:2 IV. Confidence in the Face of Challenges - A. Overcoming Trials with God’s Confidence Romans 8:37 - B. Assurance of God’s Presence and Support Joshua 1:9 Matthew 28:20 V. Confidence in God’s Plan: Trusting in His Sovereignty - A. Belief in God’s Control and Purpose Romans 8:28 - B. Confidence in Discipleship Outcomes 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 VI. Confidence in Our Identity in Christ - A. Knowing Our Identity in Christ Ephesians 2:10 - B. Confidence in Our Calling as Disciple Makers 2 Corinthians 5:20 1 Peter 2:9 Developing Confidence I. Building Confidence in God A. Strengthening Your Relationship Through Prayer - Regular prayer as a means to invite God into daily life. - Philippians 4:6-7 - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 B. Studying the Bible - Deepening understanding of God's character and promises. - 2 Timothy 3:16-17 - Psalm 119:105 C. Reflecting on Past Experiences - Recognizing God’s past provisions to build future confidence. - Deuteronomy 8:2 - Psalm 77:11-12 D. Surrounding Yourself with a Supportive Community - Sharing experiences and receiving encouragement from others. - Hebrews 10:24-25 - Proverbs 27:17 E. Trusting God's Timing - Learning to trust in God’s perfect plan. - Ecclesiastes 3:1 - Isaiah 40:31 F. Worship and Praise - Focusing on God’s greatness and faithfulness. - Psalm 95:1-2: "Oh come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms." - Psalm 100:4-5 G. Living Out Your Faith - Acting on God’s Word to strengthen faith. - James 1:22 - Matthew 5:16 H. Learning from the Faith of Others - Drawing inspiration from biblical stories and testimonies of believers. - Hebrews 12:1 - Romans 15:4 These verses can serve as a foundation for building confidence in God through various aspects of faith and practice. Find confidence in God’s power, promises, and presence. 2 Timothy 1:7 Doctrine of the Month Community and the Spiritual Growth of a Christian -If you enjoyed the show you can listen to all the past shows wherever you listen to podcasts. A good place to start is at runwithhorses.net. You can also write me at norman@runwithhorses.net or leave a comment on the Run With Horses Podcast facebook page. May we all be found faithful, ready, and living for eternity. Until next time, keep your eyes on Jesus and never stop running."

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