CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER | PASTOR DALE A. O’SHIELDS | SEPTEMBER 7 & 8, 2019

#5 “EXPECT GOD TO WORK” - PART 1

1. God _______________ household ________________.

Genesis 18:19 (MEV) I chose him, and he will instruct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice, so that the Lord may bring to Abraham what He promised him.

2 Timothy 1:5 (TPT) As I think of your strong faith that was passed down through your family line. It began with your grandmother Lois, who passed it on to your dear mother, Eunice. And it’s clear that you too are following in the footsteps of their godly example.

Joshua 24:15 (NIV) But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.

2. God ___________ household ________________.

Luke 1:37 (NLT) For nothing is impossible with God.

Mark 10:27 (NIV) Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.”

Jeremiah 32:27 (NIV) “I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?”

A significant number of Bible miracles happened at someone’s house.

• Matthew 8:14-16 • Luke 8:41-42 • Luke 8:51-55 • Acts 9:36-37

• Acts 9:39-41

How do we prepare our houses for God’s miraculous grace and power?

A = __________ God.

S = ______________ in and with faith.

How do you stand in faith?

‣ Know God’s promises. Hosea 4:6; Psalm 119:148

‣ Believe God’s promises. Joshua 21:45; Psalm 119:140; 2 Corinthians 1:19-20

‣ Claim God’s promises.

‣ Rest in God’s promises. Hebrews 4:9-11; Isaiah 26:3

‣ Wait on God’s promises. Psalm 130:5

Matthew 7:11 (NIV) If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask Him!

James 4:2 (NIV) ...You do not have, because you do not ask God.

K = ____________ an atmosphere of worship, gratitude and praise.

Philippians 4:6-7 (TLB) Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don’t forget to thank him for his answers. If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you trust in Christ Jesus.