A Life of Favor

Pastor Brad

October 27, 2024

Main Idea

The central theme of Pastor Brad's sermon 'A LIFE OF FAVOR' was that living a life of favor is about recognizing God as our source of strength and provision. He taught us that when we trust in God and not in our own abilities or others, we experience His favor in abundance. This favor is not just about material blessings but also about bearing spiritual fruit and finding rest for our souls. Pastor Brad encouraged us to understand that God's favor is not earned through hard work but is a natural byproduct of a relationship with Him.

Scripture References

Jeremiah 17:5-6, 1 Peter 5:7, Jeremiah 17:5 ICB, John 15:7-8, John 15:5-6, Psalm 1:1-3, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Matthew 11:29

1. How can we shift our trust from human strength to fully relying on God?

2. In what ways have you experienced God's favor when you've trusted Him over your own abilities?

Discussion Questions:

3. What does bearing fruit effortlessly look like in our daily lives?

4. How can we find rest in God during both prosperous and challenging times?

5. What are some practical steps we can take to be more generous and thus experience God's favor?

Summary

Pastor Brad delivered a powerful message titled 'A LIFE OF FAVOR' at our church, reminding us that true favor comes from trusting in God rather than in human strength. He used scriptures like Jeremiah 17:5-6 and 1 Peter 5:7 to illustrate that relying on people can lead to a life in the wasteland, whereas trusting in the Lord brings prosperity. He emphasized that God's favor allows us to bear fruit effortlessly, as opposed to the hard work others put in to produce occasionally. Pastor Brad also highlighted that a life of favor provides rest, regardless of the season, referencing Jeremiah 17:7-8 and Matthew 11:29.