THE PROMISE TO BLESS

The Promise to BLESS

Series: “Oath” part 4

Sunday, February 23, 2020

Dr. Chris Vaught, Sr. Pastor

Luke 4: 18-21— The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free the oppressed, 19 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor. He then rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. And the eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fixed on him. 21 He began by saying to them, “Today as you listen, this Scripture has been fulfilled.”

The Oath:

Jesus announced He was sent to proclaim the Good News…

Part 1: So you can a relationship with God.

Part 2: To free you to  who He created you to be.

Part 3: To open your eyes to see that you  in God’s Family.

Part 4: He has blessed you so that you can others!

You are…

1. Blessed by the LORD’S

1. 1. Year of or Year of (Leviticus 25)

2 Corinthians 6 1-2— Working together with him, we also appeal to you, “Don’t receive the grace of God in vain.” 2 For he says: At an acceptable time I listened to you, and in the day of salvation I helped you. See, now is the acceptable time; now is the day of salvation!

2. Blessed to be a

Ephesians 2:4-10—

4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love that He had for us, 5 made us alive with Christ even though we were dead in trespasses. You are saved by grace! 6 He also raised us up with Him and seated us with Him in the heavens in Christ Jesus, 7 so that in the coming ages He might display the immeasurable riches of His grace through His kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8 For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift— 9 not from works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do.

3. The to Bless

1 Peter 4: 7-11—

The end of all things is near; therefore, be alert and sober-minded for prayer. 8 Above all, maintain constant love for one another, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Be hospitable to one another without complaining. 10 Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others, as good stewards of the varied grace of God. 11 If anyone speaks, let it be as one who speaks God’s words; if anyone serves, let it be from the strength God provides, so that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ in everything. To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

1. With – vs. 7

2. With Sincere – vs. 8

3. With for – vs. 9-11

The Big Take-Away:

I’m going to Bless others by using my gifts to: