I Promise

LifePoint Church Chicopee

Summary: What would happen in our families now and in the future if we stopped living by our promises and started claiming and trusting Gods promise?
Genesis 15:5–6 (NLT) 5 Then the Lord took Abram outside and said to him, “Look up into the sky and count the stars if you can. That’s how many descendants you will have!”
6 And Abram believed the Lord, and the Lord counted him as righteous because of his faith.
Romans 4:20–21 (NLT) 20 Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God.
21 He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises.
Romans 4:20–21 (KJV) He staggered not at the promise of God . . .
1. How can I?
· Take Him at His word.
· Put it to the test.
· Live like His promise is true.
2. What if?
· What if I allowed God to deal with my past in light of His promises?
· What if could see the present believing what God has already said?
· What if I planned for the future in light of the promises He has made me?
3. What now?
· I Look In
· I Think Up
· I Act Out