You Were Made For This!
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SPEAK TO NEED
Have you ever discouraged asked God the question why me? Why do I have to go through this? Why is this happening to me? Anybody here been there with me? I am so glad we serve a who is God is not afraid of our questions
2 It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out.
Yes, our responsibility is to search things out, because we can have very rough days and THE RESISTANCE IS REAL to what is needful to become we need to be. (NOT DISCOURAGED!)
Hallelujah, with him help and power is on the way!
PLEASE STAND WITH ME FOR THE READING OF GOD’S HOLY WORD!
7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.
8 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair;
9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;
10 always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies.
11 For we who live are always being given over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh.
12 So death is at work in us, but life in you.
State Key Verse: But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.
(2 Cor 4:7)
I like to preach this morning as the Holy Spirit guides from the thought...
State the Title: YOU WERE MADE FOR THIS!
YOU WERE MADE FOR THIS!
YOU WERE MADE FOR THIS!
Prayer of Illumination: Father I come in the name of Jesus needing you more now than I have ever needed your before, thank your for your faithfulness through out history, thank your that your word is true, that your word is spirit and life… send down your word from your mouth so that it does not return to you empty, but accomplish what you please and succeed in the purpose you sent it.
INTRODUCTION
One of my greatest disappointments was getting ill; getting sick and needing to see a Cardiologist on a regular. I exercised almost every day, but that did not keep me from having Idiopathic Cardiomapahty… A weakened heart muscle cause unknown.
Paul had been beaten, and suffered physical affliction… yet he was not discourage, but learned o encourage himself in the LORD.
Who: The Apostle Paul writes this letter to the church of Corinth (planted on second missionary journey) and sends it by Titus hand. This is the 4th and final letter; 1 Cor was the second letter, the first letter as lost, the 3rd was the tearful letter possibly following his painful second visit.
What: A minority of the church of Corinth are still questioning Paul’s Apostleship; false apostles are now there in the church, Paul defends his apostleship of Jesus Christ because the Gospel and the spiritual life of the Corinthian Church is as stake.
When: He wrote this letter on his 3rd missionary journey.
Where: From Macedonia
Why: He has not lost heart, discourage or become cowardly or timid in ministry of because he know who is on his side and has all power. Paul understands that sacrifice in Christ in necessary. He also has witnessed that power is not of the messengers of God but comes from GOD we are fragile, weak vessals. That he don’t need letters from men to endorse who he is or his work in ministry, but the best report of who he has become are the Church were the gospel message has come alive in its people. He understands that being in Christ means that the future in getting brighter and more hopeful and not darker.
Our text today encourages us to demonstrate divine provisions that every disciple and leaders in Christ. But, what must we do as disciples and leaders to demonstrate the divine provisions for which we were made?
Our text today encourages us to demonstrate divine provisions that every disciple and leaders in Christ. But, what must we do as disciples and leaders to demonstrate the divine provisions for which we were made?
We are to
I. GO SHOW THE RICHES OF CHRIST PRESENCE IN US (v. 7)
I. GO SHOW THE RICHES OF CHRIST PRESENCE IN US (v. 7)
A. ________ Sometimes we think we because of our impairments, illnesses, natural limitations we are not valuable to anyone. We have lessoned our self worth in comparison to others.
A. ________ Sometimes we think we because of our impairments, illnesses, natural limitations we are not valuable to anyone. We have lessoned our self worth in comparison to others.
look at our text.
7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.
B. There was a time we didn’t have this treasure in us but God!
B. There was a time we didn’t have this treasure in us but God!
16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Our hope if Christ gives us access we can be bold about, it is not fading away.
9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
C. What were you make for______________? We were made to show the riches of his presence in our lives.
C. What were you make for______________? We were made to show the riches of his presence in our lives.
Our text today encourages demonstrate the divine provisions that every disciple and leaders in Christ. But, what must we do as disciples and leaders to demonstrate the divine provisions for which we were made?
II. GO SHOW THE GREATNESS OF CHRIST POWER FOR US (vv. 8-10)
II. GO SHOW THE GREATNESS OF CHRIST POWER FOR US (vv. 8-10)
A. ______ Sometimes many of us feel like throwing in the towel, because of a myth that being a disciple and leader in ministry means your life will be comfortable. (Lie from the enemy) But it does mean that you know God is faithful and that you are going to trust him to bring you through to the life he promised.
A. ______ Sometimes many of us feel like throwing in the towel, because of a myth that being a disciple and leader in ministry means your life will be comfortable. (Lie from the enemy) But it does mean that you know God is faithful and that you are going to trust him to bring you through to the life he promised.
look at verse 8-10
8 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair;
9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;
10 always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies.
B. We must learn to trust the almighty power of God to deliver us beyond any and all circumstances.
B. We must learn to trust the almighty power of God to deliver us beyond any and all circumstances.
15 Though he slay me, I will hope in him; yet I will argue my ways to his face.
5 For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.
You are a child of God through faith. God has made you new inside fulfilling his promise.We can handle what we are going through and unable to to avoid difficulties. Seems like we cannot function. Powerless to face challenges, but we have potential beyond ourselves. Impaired but He gives you the capacity, capability, and competency to function through the hell that shows up in your life. Hell is a literal place but it is also a state of mind, but the good news is that is that we may have to go through it but we never have to abide there; no you tell your situation I am just passing through; I will not live here. You are in a hell if you are feeling hopeless, lost, confused, lonely or abandoned, or defeated
Verbal participles
Afflicted – oppressed, caused to be distressed in difficulties, suffering (not crushed, restrict, confined to be distressed hopelessly with no escape) mistreated
Perplexed – to be at a loss, filled with confusion resulting from failure to understand (not driven to despair, doubt, to fall apart, to lose one’s mental and emotional composure) moral injury mind confused…
Persecuted – systematic harassment and attack due to one’s religious beliefs (not forsaken, left behind or adandoned) Harrassment
Struck down – thrown down, to become fallen by or as if by receiving a blow, to be hurt badly (not destroyed or damaged irreparably) Physically
C. What were you made for________. No it’s not watching football; you can do it, but that is not what you are made for! We were at a WVU football game stadium was filled to capacity.... I sat is awe how we can celebrate almost anything outside of ourselves, but the fighting and winning inside of us we won’t shout, raise our hand, wont high five.
C. What were you made for________. No it’s not watching football; you can do it, but that is not what you are made for! We were at a WVU football game stadium was filled to capacity.... I sat is awe how we can celebrate almost anything outside of ourselves, but the fighting and winning inside of us we won’t shout, raise our hand, wont high five.
Our text today encourages to demonstrate the divine provisions that every disciple and leaders in Christ must. But, what must we do as disciples and leaders to demonstrate the divine provisions for which we were made?
III. GO SHOW THE WORKING OF CHRIST PURPOSE THROUGH US (vv. 11-12)
III. GO SHOW THE WORKING OF CHRIST PURPOSE THROUGH US (vv. 11-12)
A. _______Sometimes we can think that it is the difficult experiences that we are facing in life that disqualifies us from being used by God. Then we can start to doubt his ability to work in our lives; which frustrates our movement forward. The hell that you are going through is not just prove who you really are in Christ Jesus, but to also help others get through what you have been through too!
A. _______Sometimes we can think that it is the difficult experiences that we are facing in life that disqualifies us from being used by God. Then we can start to doubt his ability to work in our lives; which frustrates our movement forward. The hell that you are going through is not just prove who you really are in Christ Jesus, but to also help others get through what you have been through too!
Look that the last verses
11 For we who live are always being given over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh.
12 So death is at work in us, but life in you.
B. Others may not see our cause and motivation for our sacrifice for Christ, but we must not forget.
B. Others may not see our cause and motivation for our sacrifice for Christ, but we must not forget.
36 As it is written, “For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.”
37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
Because all he has done for me I sacrifice for Him without disappointment. His love for me guarantees abundant life.
10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
So now I see my purpose is to continue Christ purpose and to help other have abundant life in Christ Jesus!
C. What were you made for________? We were made to go show Christ purpose through us.
C. What were you made for________? We were made to go show Christ purpose through us.
Recapitulation: We must demonstrate the divine provisions we have as we, go show the riches of Christ presence in us, go show the greatness of Christ power for us, and go show the working of Christ purpose through us.
Exhortation ; That’ll Preach! Final Application
Dr. King once said, “Life is not worth living until you have found something worth dying for. There are many things I want, and want to get done that I die to and that I sacrificed so that my wife, my children, and my church can have abundantly life in Christ Jesus!
Sometimes I can feel mistreated
Sometimes I can feel like I loosing my mind
Sometimes I can feel like I am all by myself
Sometimes I can feel like I am hurt beyond repair
Then I remembered that we have this treasure in earthen vessel to show the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.
Then I remembered I was made of this!!!
I was made to be the head and not the tail
I was made to be more than a conquerer in Christ Jesus
I was made to go through the fire and not even smell like smoke
I was made to make life better for somebody else
I was made for this, I know was made for this, I was made for this
I WAS MADED TO BE HIS WITNESS!
I WAS MADE TO BE WITNESSES OF HIM; TO SHOW THE EXCELLENCIES OF HIM WHO CALLED ME OUT OF DARKNESS AND INTO HIS MARVELOUS LIGHT. I WAS MADE FOR THIS!
WHAT WHERE YOU MADE FOR?
DO YOU WAS TO EXPERIENCE THE RICHES OF CHRIST PRESENCE AND THE GREATNESS OF HIS POWER?
Decided you want to receive Christ as Savior/Re-dedicate your life to Him: Come an receive Christ today… He came to give you brand new life, new life abundantly; why don’t you come.... We offer Christ to you my brother my sister, come, come on to Christ.
(Christian experience and know Jesus as Savior and Lord)Decided you want be a member of this Church: To Come an have Christ power for your life and His purpose working through.
The Alter is open for prayer!