Sermons / Cause and Effect / Week 7 - Plan and Purpose
Sermon Notes
Am I living out the power of the resurrection in my life?
Luke 24:41
And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?”
"Doubt isn't the opposite of faith; it is an element of faith."
--Paul Tillich
Luke 24:45
Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.
God has always had a plan to be reconciled to you.
Luke 24:46
He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day….”
1 Peter 4:12-13
Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.
God’s plan has a great purpose for you.
Luke 24:46-47
He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.”
Acts 2:37-38
When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
God’s plan and purpose lead us to be witnesses for His kingdom.
Luke 24:48
“You are witnesses of these things.”
John 5:39
“You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me….”
Luke 24:4
“I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”
God’s plan is only possible through the Power of the Holy Spirit
Jeremiah 29:11-12
“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. You will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”