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Hold on to the Promises. Keeping the Faith. Hebrews 10:23, “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.”. I. He is Faithful who Promised. 1 prom·ise noun ˈ prä-məs a : a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified
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Hold on to the Promises Keeping the Faith Hebrews 10:23, “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.”
I. He is Faithful who Promised 1prom·ise noun \ˈprä-məs\ • a: a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified • b: a legally binding declaration that gives the person to whom it is made a right to expect or to claim the performance or forbearance of a specified act - Miriam Webster
II. God’s Promises • I will never leave you “No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Joshua 1:5
II. God’s Promises 2. I will give you strength “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
II. God’s Promises 3. I will provide “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19
II. God’s Promises 4. I will pour out my Spirit “…I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.” Joel 2:28
II. God’s Promises 5. I will Build my church “I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” Matthew 16:18
II. God’s Promises 5. I will come again “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” John 14: 1-3
III. Claiming God’s Promises • Knowing what was promised
III. Claiming God’s Promises • Waiting on Him “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9
III. Claiming God’s Promises • Walking in faith and obedience You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.” Hebrews 10:36
What God has promised God hath not promised skies always blue, flower-strewn pathways all our lives through; God hath not promised sun without rain, joy without sorrow, peace without pain. God hath not promised we shall not know, toil and temptation, trouble and woe; He hath not told us we shall not bear, many a burden, many a care. God hat not promised smooth roads, and wide, swift, easy travel, needing no guide; Never a mountain rocky and steep, never a river, turbid and deep. But God hath promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, Grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy, undying love. - Annie Johnson Flint