July 18, 2010

THE PRAYER OF FULFILLMENT

‘..For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever.’ Matthew 6:13 (KJV)

‘I {God} am the one who made the earth, and created human beings to live there. By my power I stretch out the heavens. I control the sun, the moon and the stars. I myself have stirred Cyrus to action to fulfill my purpose and put things right… No one has hired him, or bribed him to do this. The Lord almighty has spoken.’ Isaiah 45

‘Things that are impossible by human resources are possible for God.’ - Jesus

‘Everything comes from God alone. Everything lives by His power, and everything is for His glory.’ Romans 10:36 (LB)

‘I have come that you might have life and have it more abundantly.’ John 10:10

REAL FULFILLMENT COMES THROUGH

I. THRU LIVING IN GOD’S KINGDOM

‘You should live in a way that proves you belong to the God who calls you into his kingdom and glory.’ I Thessalonians 2:12 (GW)

‘God will give you all you need from day to day if you live for Him and make the Kingdom of God your primary concern.’ Matthew 6:33 (NLT)

F – FINANCES
I – INTERESTS…
R – RELATIONSHIPS
S – SCHEDULE
T - TROUBLES

II. REAL FULFILLMENT COMES THRU LIVING BY GOD’S POWER..

‘For the Kingdom of God is not just fancy talk; it is living by God’s power.’ I Corinthians 4:20 (NLT)

‘…By his mighty power at work within us, he is able to accomplish infinitely more than we would ever dare to ask or hope.’ Ephesians 3:20 (NLT)

1. By Praying

‘The earnest, heartfelt, continued prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available.’ James 5:16

2. By Taking Risks To Obey God

3. By Not Giving Up..

III. REAL FULFILLMLENT COMES BY LIVING FOR GOD’S GLORY…

‘Jesus died to defeat sin, and now he lives for the glory of God. So you should consider yourselves dead to sin and able to live for the glory of God through Christ Jesus.’ Romans 6:10-11 (NLT)

1. Show Love To Everybody…

‘Warmly welcome each other into the church, just as Christ has warmly welcomed you; then God will be glorified.’ Romans 15:7 (LB)

2. Use Your Abilities To Serve Everyone..

‘God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other… so that God will be gloried.’ I Peter 4:10-11 (LB)

3. Share The Good News With Everyone…

‘… As God’s grace brings more and more people to Christ… God will receive more and more glory!’ 2 Corinthians 4:15 (NLT)

4. Join God’s Family…. The Church… His Congregation… Join The Family of God

‘To God be the glory in the Church and in Christ Jesus for all time, forever and ever! Amen.’ Ephesians 3:21 (TEV)

Jesus: ‘In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.’
Matthew 6:9-13 (NKJV)