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Sermon Notes: August 20 - Nothing Just Happens

August 21st, 2006 · No Comments

Psalm 34:4  “I sought the LORD, and he answered me he delivered me from all my fears.”

FACTS ABOUT MY FUTURE

a.  God ____________ everything that’s going to happen.

“Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight.  Everything is uncovered and laid bare before his eyes…”        Hebrews 4:13 (NIV)

“The days allotted to me had all been recorded in your book before any of them ever began.”          Psalm 139:16 (GN)

b.  God has ____________ for my future.

“I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”    Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

c.  God will____________ every step of the way.

“God has said, ‘Never will I leave you never will I forsake you.”        Heb. 13:15 (NIV)

“If we are faithless, he will remain faithful, for he cannot disown himself.”  2 Tim 2:13 (NIV)

 ”The LORD is faithful to ALL his promises…”   Psalm 145:13 (NIV)

 GOD’S GUARANTEES MY FUTURE

a.          I can depend on God to _________ me when I’m confused.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know.  Remember the Lord in everything you do, and he will show you the right way.”          Prov. 3:5-6 (GN)

b.  I can depend on God to _________ me when I’m tempted.

“No temptation is irresistible. You can trust God to keep the temptation from becoming so strong that you can’t stand up against it, for he has promised this and will do what he says. He will show you how to escape…”                           1 Cor. 10:13 (GN)

c.  I can depend on God to _________ me when I’m overwhelmed.

“When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up…for I am the Lord your God.” Isa. 43:2-3 (LB)

d.  I can depend on God to _________ me when I’m offended.

“Never avenge yourselves. Leave that to God, for he has said that he will repay those who deserve it.          Romans 12:19 (LB)

e.  I can depend on God to _________ me when I’m faithful to Him.

“God is not unfair He will not forget all that you have done, nor the loving labour which  you have shown for his sake…”               Heb. 6:10 (PH)

“I have strength for all things in Christ who empowers me. I am ready for anything and equal to anything through him  who infuses inner strength into me.”             Phil 4:13 (Amp)

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