IF – THE GREAT POSSIBILITIES
Every Sunrise Brings Renewed Hope AND Great Possibilities
IF, is conditional. It is not the end of the story, but the beginning. It’s a journey that must be taken to find the outcome. A lot of If’s have negative outcomes or consequences and oftentime these are the ones we preach about. ‘If you are a liar you will go to hell.’ Today, let us focus on some positive possibilities.
What would happen IF You:
> Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding (Proverbs 3:5)
* I kinda trust Him. But where did kinda get you? Kinda got you lost, confused and uncertain about your future. IF you would only trust God with all your heart, THEN He will direct you path.
* If your path takes you through the valley of the shadow of death, you will fear no evil.
> Seek first the kingdom of God AND it’s righteousness and see what will be added unto you (Matthew. 6:33)
* The kingdom of God is unselfish abundance. I come to give you life and that you might have it more abundantly.
* God’s righteousness are the things God say is right. The Fruit of the Spirit – LOVE - - is joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. There are no laws against these.
WHAT IF???
> You used kind words, instead of rough words (Proverbs 15:1)
* Favor with man. People will like you. People will give to you. People will make exceptions for you. People will follow you. IF. . .
> Love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength (Mark 12:30)
* You wouldn’t do wrong. You couldn’t do wrong. This type of love overrides your selfish will.
> Let your light shine before men (Matthew 5:16)
* Do you have a witness? Is your witness effective? Is your witness all talk and little action? If you let your light shine, then others will glorify God. God will get the credit.
What would happen IF You:
> Were to go to all nations, teaching and baptizing in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost (Matthew 28:19)
* Go, is an action verb. If we go into action, this house could be filled.
* If we go many lives could be saved. If. . .
> My people called by my name. . . (II Chronicles 7:14)
* Forgiven and a Healed land
Possibilities are endless. God can do things that have not yet entered into the heart or mind of man. We are not even close to thinking big enough. God is saying IF my people would seek Him, the possibilities are endless.
The only thing that can hold you back is fear, afraid to step out on the IF. But God did not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, love and a sound mind. (II Timothy 1:7)
Did I mentioned, IF you love me you will keep my commandment OR
If you love me feed my sheep? Then you will receive your heavenly reward and others will be able to get their rewards; All positive things.
Let us take the challenge of IF and all the great possibilities that come along with it. Great will be your reward in heaven and your accomplishments on earth.
sermon notes from a sermon given by Pastor Jeff