Embracing God's Transformative Promises in Our Lives

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Day 1: Engaging with God's Conditional Promises

God's promises are not merely words to be read but invitations to action. The divine blend of unconditional love and conditional promises requires a response from believers. Understanding that some promises are contingent upon one's actions is crucial. It is not enough to passively receive God's grace; one must also actively participate in the journey of faith. This engagement involves studying the Word, discerning the promises meant for personal application, and taking deliberate steps to fulfill the conditions that accompany them.

"Show me your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long." - Psalm 25:4-5

Reflection: What is one conditional promise of God that you feel called to pursue, and what practical step can you take today to engage with it? [07:40]

Day 2: Finding Freedom in Community

Deliverance is a journey that often requires the support and accountability found within a community of believers. It is in the sharing of one's struggles and the mutual bearing of burdens that true freedom can begin to take root. This process is not immediate but unfolds over time through consistent faith and obedience. The community provides a safe space for vulnerability, where individuals can find strength and encouragement from others who are also seeking to overcome their past and embrace a new life in Christ.

"Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." - Galatians 6:2

Reflection: Who in your community can you confide in about a struggle you're facing, and how can you support each other in seeking deliverance? [27:10]

Day 3: Embracing Our True Identity in Christ

Restoration to one's original design is at the heart of God's redemptive plan. This process involves shedding the false identities and lies that have been adopted over time and embracing the truth of who we are in Christ. It is a journey of self-discovery that aligns us with God's purpose for our lives, leading to a more authentic and fulfilling existence. As believers come to understand their unique calling, they experience the joy and freedom of living out their true identity.

"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." - Ephesians 2:10

Reflection: What false identity or lie have you been holding onto, and how can you begin to replace it with the truth of who you are in Christ? [29:22]

Day 4: Making a Difference Through Service

Fulfillment in life is often found in the service of others. As believers are restored and come to understand their purpose, they are called to join with others in the body of Christ to make a tangible impact in the world. This service is an outworking of faith that not only benefits those being served but also brings joy and a sense of purpose to the one serving. It is through these acts of love and service that the kingdom of God is manifested on earth.

"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace." - 1 Peter 4:10

Reflection: What is one way you can use your unique gifts to serve someone in your community this week? [30:31]

Day 5: Pursuing God's Promises with Intentionality

The pursuit of God's promises is an active endeavor that requires intentionality and commitment. Believers are called not just to know about God's promises but to live them out. This involves seeking a deeper understanding of Scripture, applying its truths to daily life, and allowing the transformative power of God's Word to shape one's actions and decisions. It is through this intentional pursuit that the promises of God become a lived reality.

"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful." - Hebrews 10:23

Reflection: What is one promise of God you need to claim in your life, and what is a specific action you can take today to move towards that promise? [07:42]

Sermon Summary

In today's sermon, I explored the profound nature of God's promises and how they are designed to transform our lives. I began by emphasizing that the Bible is a treasure trove of promises, but it is the core promises that are pivotal for our spiritual journey. These promises are not just to be known but to be understood and pursued with intentionality. I drew attention to the fact that while some of God's promises are unconditional, reflecting His steadfast love and grace, others are conditional, requiring our active participation and obedience.

I then delved into the four core promises of God, as illustrated in Exodus 6, which align with our church's vision: to know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. The first promise is salvation, where God desires to bring us out of spiritual bondage and into a relationship with Him. This is the foundation of our faith, where we come to know God personally and embrace the salvation He offers through Jesus Christ.

The second promise is deliverance, where God not only wants to free us from our past environments of sin but also from the lingering effects of those environments on our hearts and minds. This process of finding freedom is ongoing and often takes place in the context of community, where we can be honest and vulnerable about our struggles.

The third promise is restoration, where God aims to redeem us back to our original design. This is where we discover our purpose, understanding who we are in Christ and the unique calling He has placed on our lives. It's about shedding the false identities we've taken on and embracing our true identity in Him.

The fourth promise is fulfillment, where God takes us as His own people, enabling us to make a difference in the world. This is where our personal transformation translates into action, as we join with others in the body of Christ to serve and impact our communities for the kingdom of God.

Throughout the sermon, I emphasized the importance of personal application and the pursuit of these promises. I encouraged the congregation to identify specific promises they need to claim in their lives, whether for healing, provision, or another area of need, and to actively seek to understand and apply these promises.

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1) "God has given us his very great and precious promises so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desire. So the purposes of these core promises is to allow us to participate in the divine nature of God and to get us free from this corrupt world." [01:37 ]( | | )

2) "What is a promise? A promise is an offer with a guaranteed result. One thing about the promises of God, God will fulfill all of his promises. Somebody say all. Your spouse may forget something, but God's promises will not fail. Not one of all the Lord's good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled." [02:52 ]( | | )

3) "God's word is literally a book of promises. 1 Chronicles 17:19 says, 'Oh lord, for the sake of your servant and according to your will, you have done this great thing and made known all these great promises.' God wants you to know his promises, his promise that's made to your family, his promises that's made to your individual personal life, to the body of Christ." [06:00 ]( | | )

4) "I will bring you out from under the Yoke of the Egyptians. I will free you from being slaves to them, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment. I will take you as my own people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the Lord your God who brought you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians." [11:05 ]( | | )

5) "I will bring you out, he says I will free you, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm. In other words, redeem means I will restore you back to your original design. He said before life jacked you up and messed you up, you were supposed to be somebody, and now I'm going to restore you back to your original design." [12:47 ]( | | )

6) "I'm going to get you out of Egypt, I'm going to get Egypt out of you, once I get Egypt out of you, I'm going to put you back to your original design. This is why it is important that he first gets Egypt out of us before he restores us back to our original place because if he restores us back to our original place before we get Egypt out of us, we're going to mess up what God has for us." [13:18 ]( | | )

7) "The interesting thing about taking you as my own people, notice it was first 'I will do this for you, I will do this for you, I will do this for you,' and the fourth thing was people. The first thing was about you, you, you, and now people. So I'm going to get you out of Egypt, no God, I'm going to get Egypt out of you, find Freedom, I'm going restore you back to your original place, you're going to discover your purpose." [15:30 ]( | | )

8) "God's promises are unconditional yet his promises are conditional. Knock and the door shall be opened, seek and you shall find, ask and you shall receive. What if I don't ask? I won't receive. What if I don't knock? The door won't open. God's promises are there, but there is a condition to the promises of God." [04:47 ]( | | )

9) "The thief comes only but to steal, kill, and destroy, but he said I come that you may have life and the full until it overflows. He wants you to have fulfillment. If you're not experiencing that fulfillment in your life, it's my prayer and it's my hope that as we take this journey to the cross over the next few weeks, you'll be working out your own salvation." [32:11 ]( | | )

10) "Our vision is to help people know God, find Freedom, discover their purpose, and make a difference. It's not about getting land, building property. My vision is to help people know God, find Freedom, and discover their purpose and make a difference. All the other will come as long as we're helping people know who God is and finding freedom." [17:33 ]( | | )

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