Displaying Christian Sermons by tag: plan
Michael Todd - Watch Sermon: God Has a Plan for Your Future. On Transformation Church's sermon series Anchored: Mark My Words, Pastor Michael Todd teaches that vision is God's view, and that God has a clear plan for your future.
Kenneth Copeland (December-23-2020) Watch Sermon: God’s Christmas Plan. Happy Christmas Eve! Watch Believer’s Voice of Victory as Kenneth and Gloria Copeland with Kellie Copeland discuss God’s Christmas plan, how He brought it to pass and why the faith of the people involved was critical to its success. Learn why, in the same way, He has your life in mind. And He’ll send whomever it takes to get His plan done!
Joyce Meyer (May-29-2022) Daily Devotion: A Perfect Plan.
I wonder how many times we’ve heard preachers say, “God has a plan for your life.” Usually we nod, maybe smile, and then go on our way. I’m not sure most of us truly believe it—or at least, our lives don’t reflect that we believe it.
Think about it for a minute: What does it mean that God has a perfect plan for us? Maybe it’s the word perfect that throws us off. We’re fallible and make so many mistakes; how could anything be perfect in our lives? We know ourselves too well, so we immediately think of our shortcomings and shake our heads, thinking there’s no way He can have a perfect plan for us. That’s a lie of the enemy! The plan isn’t perfect because we’re perfect—the plan is perfect because the One who made it is perfect, and He has a truly special plan for each of our lives.
Let’s see what He says about that plan. In the first verse from Philippians, Paul says that God saved us and started a good work in us, and His Spirit is still with us, nudging us forward. In Ephesians, Paul writes that we are God’s handiwork (or masterpiece). The two verses before that tell us that we’re saved by God’s grace alone—we have nothing to do with the act of salvation. He does it, and we receive it. We could never earn it or deserve it; we’re born into the kingdom of God as a pure gift when we believe.
As we think about God at work in us, we need to remind ourselves that, imperfect as we are, He is perfection. Nothing we could ever do would be good enough to satisfy God’s perfection. Only Jesus, the Perfect One, is good enough, which is why He gave His perfect life for us. Our faith in Him is the only thing that makes us acceptable to God (see Romans 5:1).
Paul also goes on to say that we’re saved through Jesus Christ so that we can do good works. God has prepared us for the kind of life He wants us to live, and His Word makes it clear how that life works.
It’s not that we’re perfect—or ever will be perfect—while we’re here on earth. The point is that He is perfect and has a plan for us that is perfect, because it comes from the Perfect Planner.
God holds out directions for a full, satisfying life, and His plan includes serving Him from a sincere heart. Our role is to align ourselves with that plan, which is shown clearly in His Word. Just like He told Joshua, God is telling us today,
This Book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe and do according to all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall deal wisely and have good success.
- Joshua 1:8 (AMPC)
We need to keep our eyes on Jesus and His ability, not on ourselves and our inability. As soon as we say, “But wait! I’m not perfect! I fail,” we’ve taken our focus off of God and allowed Satan to distract us by focusing on our weaknesses. Our loving Lord pleads with us to turn our minds and hearts fully over to Him. The more we do that, the more completely we can live by His perfect plan, and the more space we give Him to work in our lives.
Prayer Starter: Father, please help me to keep my focus on You and Your ability, not my lack of ability. Satan is constantly reminding me of my imperfections and my weaknesses, so please remind me of Your strength, Your love, and Your closeness so I can walk in freedom. Thank You for always being there for me and giving me what I need to fulfill Your perfect plan. In Jesus’ Name, amen.
Matt & Kendal Hagee - His Presence, His Plan. On this episode of The Difference, Matt and Kendal Hagee welcome Mike Donehey, lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist of the Christian Band Tenth Avenue North as he shares his book, 'Finding God's Life for My Will: His Presence Is The Plan.' Mike performs the hit tenth avenue song, 'Greater Than All My Regrets.'
Matt & Kendal Hagee His Presence, His Plan. Mike Donehey, lead singer, songwriter and guitarist of the Christian Band Tenth Avenue North shares his book, 'Finding God's Life for My Will: His Presence Is the Plan'. Mike performs the hit tenth avenue song, 'Greater Than All My Regrets.'
Stand Strong | Everything Serves His Plan - Joel Osteen Motivation (November-09-2019). We all go through moments in life that we don’t understand. The setback may not seem fair, but what you can’t see is how God is using it to serve His plan. Stay in faith. God is setting you up to move you forward!
The Promise and the Plan - Charles Stanley Weekly Saturday sermon (November-02-2019) In Touch Ministries.
At such times, it’s helpful to remember that God sees the big picture. He’s always working to accomplish His purposes, and though we may not understand what’s happening, He is in full control at all times.
Dr. Stanley outlines seven truths from Scripture to remind us that no matter what we see, we can trust God to fulfill all His promises and complete His perfect plan. In times of suffering and confusion, you can find peace through patience and faith.
Dr. Charles Stanley Weekly Saturday sermon: Walking In God's Plan - In Touch Ministries.
Have you ever wondered what should come between salvation and heaven? How does God want you to live in the in-between?
Our heavenly Father designed a unique plan for you before you were even born—and He wants you to pursue it with anticipation and confidence. In this message, Dr. Stanley points us toward the principles God established for abundant life as we seek His will, learn His ways, and engage in His purposes.
Joyce Meyer (March-11-2019) Blessed Sermon: God Has A New Plan For You
Joyce Meyer (January-17-2019) Sermon: God Has Plans For You. Blessed Sermon from our Pastor Joyce Meyer God Has Plans For You
