Submitting to God's Plan
Sermon Delivered on October 11, 2009Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be one, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Matthew 6:9-13 (NASB)
Look for the Coming _____________
But they shouted, "Take him away! Take him away! Crucify him!" "Shall I crucify your king?" Pilate asked. "We have no king but Caesar," the chief priests answered. John 19:15
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Romans 14:17
Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jews. But now my kingdom is from another place.". John 18:36
The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, which said: "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign for ever and ever." Revelation 11:15
Live God’s Will _____ _______
In reply Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again." John 3:3
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. Ephesians 5:17
God has a will for: everyone (nature); His children (Bible); and Me (Prayer).
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is — his good, pleasing and perfect
will. Romans 12:2
My Sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27
______________ the Best Plan for Your Life
So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.. Matthew 6:31-33
Then he said to the crowd, "If any of you wants to be my follower, you must put aside your selfish ambition, shoulder your cross daily, and follow me." Luke 9:23 (NLT)
Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day — and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.. 2 Timothy 4:8