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"Preparation Plus Application Is A Direct Reflection Of Your Faith" (Ezekiel:40-43)
Originally Delivered: August 23, 2009
Message Length: 28 min.
Abstract - Today's message is a continuation of last week's message on salvation.  The best professionals on anything will tell you that preparation is instrumental to success.  The same can be said to gaining faith and salvation.  Pastor Don provides detail on how t properly prepare spiritually and mentally for receiving God's Word.  Next - it's all about the application of that preparation.  "Plan the work - Work the plan".  Being prepared is of no value if you do not apply to the task.  Finally, Pastor Don reveals three passages that show how these two items are a reflection of your faith.  If you aren't sure about your position of faith today's message may very well be of help to you.

 

Message Outline - Question Of The Week

#I         How you prepare is a direct reflection upon your faith.

A.     Prepare spiritually.

a. Time in prayer

b. Come excited

c. Expect a miracle

B.     Prepare mentally

a.       Read the Bible

b.      II Cor. 10:5

c.       Think about ministering to others.

C.     Bring a positive attitude.

a.       Get a good nights sleep.

#II        The application of your faith

a.       Make a commitment to be here every night.

(One of Satan’s great deceptions is to allow you to know something but do nothing about it.)

#III      Reflections of your faith

a.       II Kings 4:1-7

b.      Mark 5:4-7

c.       Matthew 15:21-28

Conclusion:

God honors our faith.

Ezekiel 43:1-5

Preparations plus application is a direct reflection of our faith.