Sermon Notes

Follow Along

Finishing The Race

God’s Destination For You

Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11

1. The right destination

a. The world needs the gospel of Jesus

2. The working of God’s destination

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28


a. You will make mistakes. 


God made you alive with Christ, for he forgave all our sins. He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross. Colossians 2:13-4

3. Destinations God has for you

a. We are forgiven.


His commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. 1 John 5:3-5


Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6 


b. Have a heart that seeks Him.


Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously. Matthew 6:33


But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!) Ephesians 2:4-5


For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus. Ephesians 2:6


c. Sit with Him on heavenly thrones


Those who are victorious will sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat with my Father on his throne. Revelation 3:21


So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus. Ephesians 2:7


d. You are the object of His love and grace and glory. 


I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. 2 Timothy 4:7


e. Keep the faith and finish your race for eternity strong

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