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What the Bible Says About God

Charles Jenkins

Concord Church Dallas • Jul 13, 2026 • 31 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

In this message, Pastor Charles Jenkins examines Psalm 27:1 to correct common misperceptions about God's character and demonstrate His incredible track record. God's 'resume' reveals Him as our Light in dark seasons, our Lifeline in times of trouble, and our Lord who covers and protects us. Rather than running from God, believers are invited to trust Him as their shelter and experience the abundant, extraordinary life He offers.

Themes

The Character and Nature of GodGod as Light in DarknessFaith and Trust in God's ProtectionRemembering Past VictoriesAbundant Life in Christ

Pastor's Points

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Point 1: The Lord is my light.

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Point 2: The Lord is my lifeline.

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Point 3: The Lord is my Lord.

Key Points

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Point 1: The Lord is my light — God provides clarity, guidance, and direction when we face dark or confusing seasons.
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Point 2: The Lord is my lifeline — God is our rescuer who pulls us out of tight situations and completely restores us.
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Point 3: The Lord is my Lord — God is our leader and shepherd who covers us even in the presence of our enemies.
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Many people misperceive or mishandle God because they lack a true understanding of His loving, merciful, and good nature.
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Scripture provides an inexhaustible record of God's work, skills, and abilities, serving as God's divine resume.
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Believers serve as references on God's resume because of how He has transformed their minds, hearts, and circumstances.
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Reviewing past victories creates a file cabinet of faith that fuels our courage to face new challenges.
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Sermon Moments

“God's scriptures hold for us what I could describe today as God's resume, His ability, His track record, and His work experience.”

“You got to keep a file cabinet of yesterday's victories to fuel your faith to be able to face whatever's in front of you.”

“God's got a light that never turns off. His light is always available, even when you're in a dark and dismal season.”

“God is that third lifeline who's waiting by the phone. If it's a question you can't answer, a problem you can't solve, you can call Him anytime.”

“God does not promise a storm-free life, but what He does promise is while a storm is going on all around you, He can be your shelter in the time of the storm.”

“Take a licking and keep on ticking. Work on what you working on while the enemy is trying to work on you, because God's got you covered.”

“I've come that you might have life and have the advantage so you can do the extraordinary.”

This Week

Maintain a mental file cabinet of past answered prayers and victories to strengthen your faith during current struggles.

Trust God for step-by-step light when facing uncertain decisions where you cannot see the full outcome.

Call upon God immediately as your primary lifeline whenever you encounter a problem you cannot solve on your own.

Surrender control of your daily schedule and decisions to God, letting Him be the Lord and shepherd of your life.

Rest securely in God's protection during trials, knowing He acts as a shelter through every storm.

Reject false perceptions that paint God as harsh or harmful, reflecting instead on His names and faithful character.

Approach each day expecting God to give you the advantage and grace needed to live an extraordinary life.

Remember This

God is our light, our lifeline, and our Lord, who faithfully shelters us in every storm and gives us an extraordinary, abundant life.

A Challenge for You

Jesus came that you might have life and have it more abundantly—embrace the advantage He gives you rather than running away from Him.

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