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Oct 13, 2024

God Willing

God Willing

Passage: James 4:14-17

Speaker: Matt Petty

Series: Faith in Action

Category: Sunday Sermons

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Today, we dive into a vital question: Are we truly living in line with God's will? In this message, we explore what it means to have an active, ongoing commitment to do the will of God. As we reflect on the teachings of James, we'll unpack the four common attitudes people have toward God's will—ignoring it, denying it, disobeying it, or faithfully doing it. We’ll also consider what God’s will looks like in our lives: being radically saved, controlled by the Holy Spirit, pursuing a pure life, and submitting to His authority. Ultimately, a life in step with God's will is not just about knowing what is right—it's about living it out in every moment, every decision. Where do you stand in your journey? Have you surrendered your life to follow God's will? If you’re ready to take the next step, we'd love to connect with you, answer your questions, and pray with you. Feel free to reach out, and remember—you’re never walking this journey alone. Join us today and learn how you can align your life with God’s purpose and discover true fulfillment. To take the next step in your faith journey, visit burnthickory.com/next.

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God Willing

 

October 13, 2024

PRINCIPLE: A true Christian has an ongoing, commitment to do the will of God.

Mark 3:35
35 Whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.”
Psalm 40:8
8 I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart.”
Psalm 143:10
10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
1 Peter 4:2-3
2 …they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. 3 For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do…

 

1 John 2:17
17 The world and its desires will pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever.
James 4:13-17
13 Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. 15 Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.” 16 As it is, you boast in your arrogant schemes. All such boasting is evil. 17 If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.
4 ATTITUDES TOWARD GOD’s WILL

1. the Will of God.

James 4:14
14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes

2. the Will of God.

James 4:16
16 As it is, you boast in your arrogant schemes. All such boasting is evil.

 

3. the Will of God.

James 4:17
17 If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.

4. the Will of God.

GOD’s WILL IS THAT YOU:

1. Be radically .

1 Timothy 2:3-4
3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

2. Are filled and by the Holy Spirit.

Ephesians 5:17-18
17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit…

3. Continually pursue a life.

2 Timothy 2:22
22 Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

4. Submit to His .

5. Remain .

Psalm 37:3-4
3 Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. 4 Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. 
James 4:13-14
13 Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. 
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