Sermons About Plan
When God Messes Up Your Plans
God’s Gifts at Christmas Part 3: When God Messes Up Your Plans “For 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 Three reasons why God messes up your plans: 1. God wants to get your attention “But my people would not listen to me . . .†Psalm 81:11 (NIV) There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. Proverbs 16:25 (NIV) 2. God has a different plan for your life “I know what I'm doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.†Jeremiah 29:11 (Message paraphrase) i. God’s plan is BIGGER than our plan ii. God’s plan is GREATER than our plan iii. God’s plan is more REWARDING than any other plan in life “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.†1 Corinthians 2:9 (NLT) 3. God wants you to trust him And without faith it is impossible to please God. Hebrews 11:6a (NIV) And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (NIV) i. God has a plan and purpose for your life ii. God will be with you no matter what you face iii. Trusting God is the most relaxed, rational, sane way to live You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV) The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O LORD, endures forever . Psalm 138:8 (NIV) Thank you for being a part of The Waters this Christmas. Our Christmas prayer is that you may more fully know the love of God and his purposes for your life. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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Unwrapping God's Plan
Do you believe that God has a plan for your life? Todd shares how the Holy Spirit can empower and enable you to live an abundant life for Christ. When you discover what you were created to do, you will see the power of God working through your life.
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God Has A Perfect Plan For Your Life...So What If You Miss It?
What do you want out of life? The 2 most important questions for directing your life: 1) God, who are you? (Acts 22:8) 2) God, what do you want me to do? (Acts 22:10) What God wants to do in you (Acts 22:16) What God wants to do through you (Acts 22:14-15; Jn. 10) So what if I miss it?
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God's Plan For Your Life
We may face many situations in our life where the outlook looks grim. We can't but help think it couldn't possibly improve when we're in it. But in situations like this, we often forget the sovereignty of God; that He is still in control. Peter uses the story of Joseph to illustrate that God is indeed in control of the circumstances and trials we endure. There is a difference between our perspective and God's perspective.
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The Pity Party
The plan of God doesn't always settle well in our spirit and we wonder why His plan doesn't conform to our wishes. The plan of God for Nineveh gives us a glimpse of the bigger picture of God. Jonah was having a pity party because of the way God had acted while Nineveh was having a party because of the pity the Lord had shown them.
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My Story & HiStory - #1 (10/5/08)
Stan talks about where our story intersects with God's story. He asks us "What is your story?" and "What is your role in His story?" If we look back over our lives, we can see moments where our lives intersected God's plan.
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Celebrating God's Goodness
After Hannah is blessed with the birth of Samuel, she dedicates him and then offers a prayer of thanksgiving to God. She rejoices over his deliverance, rests in his control, trusts in his knowledge of her situation, and hopes in God’s plan. We are encouraged to do all those things as well, but the focus of the passage is the “anointed one,†Jesus Christ.
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WIth - With Stupid
I'm with Stupid: Your parents told you not to call anyone stupid but the truth is we all are pretty stupid when it comes to relationships. Joseph's story reminds us that God is with us and can redeem the stupid things that have been done to us and that we have done to others.
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Celebrating God’s Goodness
After Hannah is blessed with the birth of Samuel, she dedicates him and then offers a prayer of thanksgiving to God. She rejoices over his deliverance, rests in his control, trusts in his knowledge of her situation, and hopes in God’s plan. We are encouraged to do all those things as well, but the focus of the passage is the “anointed one,†Jesus Christ.
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