8th Nov Sermon Discussion - "Moving Into God's Destiny"

Scripture Reference: Joshua 1:1-9 (Message by Rev Rick Seaward)

Introduction:
God has a Destiny for every single one of us… The question is, are you entering into the Destiny God has for you?

Similarly, God has a Destiny for Joshua and for the Nation of Israel, individually & collectively. God told Joshua to get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them.” (Joshua 1:2)

From Joshua chapters 2 to11, we read how Joshua led Israel to conquer and took possession of much of the Promised Land. But…, it was at least several months or 2-3 years before Joshua led the people to conquer the Promised Land.

Why had they never got the land before? What was holding them back? God? the Land? the Enemy? No, it was They, THEMSELVES...

There are 2 major reasons that hindered Joshua from fulfilling God’s Destiny to lead the nation of Israel to Conquer the Promised Land

1. Things of the Past
A. Things People Have Said To Us
B. Living in Our Past Consequences
C. Living in the Failure Of Others
D. Settling For the Status Quo
E. The Same Methods

Question for Discussion: What are some things of the Past that may hinder you from believing that you will fulfill God’s Destiny?

2. Things Right Now
A. Forgetting the Promise (Our Destiny)
B. Fear
C. Not Wanting to Take Responsibility
D. Not Completely Believing God's Word
E. Lack of Commitment to Obeying God's Word
F. Many Distractions from God's Plan

Question for Discussion: Is there anything that is happening now in your life that may cause you to think that you are NOT able to do what you think God is calling you to do?

Reminder: Our Destiny is to Conquer, Not just To Win!
A. Joshua 11:16, “Joshua took all the land …”
B. He won many battles, but kept going until He conquered
C. Joshua would not stop until He had conquered!

Conclusion: Will you move into your God-given Destiny? Will you be a part of God’s Destiny for FCBC?
Let’s pray for God to restore a Conquering Spirit in us! Pray that we will not be just satisfied with WINNING, but we want to CONQUER as what God has intended for us to do! Pray that we will fulfill God’s Destiny for our lives. Pray that FCBC will fulfill God’s Destiny for our church.
Let’s commit our YouthNet Goals for 2010 to the Lord in prayer too that we will EXPERIENCE MULTIPLICATION & SEND everyone out for a Mission Trip next year!!!