The author and finisher of our faith

Sermon Topic: The author and finisher of our faith

Foundational Scripture:  Hebrews 12:1-2 – Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.

We’ve been going through much over the course of a year, but the Lord reminds us that the best is yet to come. Have you ever asked yourself, why am I here at this place, at this time or what am I supposed to doing?

There is nothing more tragic than to be alive and not enjoy it. Life is a journey with a beginning, middle and an end. We view things based on the way we are. We must understand who we are in the Kingdom. All of us have set points in our lives. You will go far but no further based on these set points. Your comfort level is lower than what God has intended for you.

Never let your circumstances prophesize to you. You must cooperate with the Lord. I’m working with God. You need to maximize your potential. You can’t talk about potential apart from God.

Ephesians 2:10 – We are his workmanship – Before we were created God had plans for us.

You are not a mistake. You were planned for by God. 2 Corinthians 4:7 – treasure in earthen vessels. You’re capable of more than others could dream. It’s inside of you. Stir up the girt – it’s there.

God created us with a specific purpose. You have a specific assignment. You must find out what you’re gifted for. Your purpose will protect you from being busy for no reason.

Knowledge without movement is wasted.

Jeremiah 29:11 – I’m so glad that God has a plan for us all. It cancels out doubt and those who tell you what the Lord tells them to tell you. You were not created to just be normal.

1 Corinthians 9:27 – You have to control your flesh. When you rose this morning you wanted to come to church but the carnal part of you didn’t want to come. You have to discipline your mind, body and speech.

To fulfill your purpose you must be where God wants you to be. Genesis 12:1 – Get out of your comfort zone.

Some people you need to get out from them. There are some relatives that we  must keep a distance from.

Shake the dust off your feet. Out of all the things you deal with you have to deal with yourself first. That’s why God tells us not to judge. Examine yourself – prove your own self. Power for us is the ability to walk away from what you desire to protect what you love. Your past is the only thing that stops you – that’s why we’re not to remember the former things.

Don’t look at where you are. Look at where you can be with God.

Focus on your future and expect the end that he promised.

I have abundant life, peace and joy.

Ephesians 1:3 – we’re already blessed. You have to see it spiritually before it happens. Don’t say I can’t afford something. You have potential and power. You can afford it.

You can’t receive until you give. It’s a learning process.

Trust in him.

You have a right to prosper. It’s your way of thinking that changes it. He gave us the keys to the Kingdom.

Believe it when you pray.

God takes pleasure in the hopes of his people.

John 15:1 – take the seed and put it on your circumstance. Say what God says. There is a word for everything you’re going through. Your assignment is to get out of your comfort zone.