Keep The Promise Ministries, Inc. - Sermons by Pastor Buddy Chapman

Focus on the Father. Our focus; is the start on the pathway to peace, directs our actions, sets the course and direction, directs our motives, impacts the outcome, our focus is crucial. Our position; God enthroned in Heave, It's about God's holiness, righteousness and reverence. The slightest signal; directs our response, focus on the one that serves. Active faith; Faith is produced for a purpose, abundant life, freedom, equip, serving, giving. If we don't focus on the Father we wont respond like the Father. How do you know if your hitting the mark, if you don't know what the mark is. Jesus is the mark. Psm 123, Eph 1:10-11, James 2:17

A Testimony Unleashed. Telling your story; Christ at work in our lives. We are nothing without Him. Builds our faith while glorifying God. Power Unleashed; Returns death to life. The power of God is displayed through our lives. Circle of Impact; Know who around you needs Christ, and pray for them. Rom 1:16, 1Ptr 3:15, Eph 1:10, Eph 2, Mat 5:16, Rev 12:11, Gal 5:1, Jer 29:11, Psm 23

Cultivating the Character of Christ. We must realize our dependence on God and know the promises from God, to see the purpose of God. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will direct your paths. What is the state of our heart? Why should we desire to respond like Christ? How does that change my view? How does this impact my life? Prov 3:5-6, Matt 11:28-29 7:7, 2ndChor 3:18, Jer 29:11

The Drifting Christian. The Danger of our faith afloat. Things we should know about drifting; It is dangerous to others, it ends in shipwreck. Common signs about drifting; Not reading your Bible, Praying quickly or not at all. How to anchor our soul; Anchor yourself in God's Word, submit, surrender and trust Him. It takes effort; Focus, Faith, Obedience, Resist, and Time. Heb 2:1-3, 1Pet 5:8-9, 2Pet 1:8, Eph 4:14, 6:4

Proud Hearts and Dirty Feet. Have the right motivation; be like Jesus by serving others. Have the right attitude; serve with humility. Have the right knowledge; spend time with the Lord. Be concerned with what God see's not the world. Phil 2:4, Mark 10:43, John 3:30, 13:34-35, Gal 5:13, Col 1:15-17, Matt 10:24, Isa 14:12-14

9-11 10 Years after. Reflection-How did it change the days that followed? Sacrifice-The surrender or destruction of something prized or sacred, considered as having a higher or more pressing claim. Connection-The true vine, Christ is our connection. Direction-Ten years later where do you look for direction? Christ is our direction. John 15:13, 2nd Chron 7:14, Rom 5:1 Rom 8:15, Rom 8:28, John 3:15, Matt 28:19

But who do you say I am? Throughout scripture God reveals Himself to us through His names. Whe we study the names that He reveals to us in the Bible, we will better understand who God really is. Who do you say Jesus is - Lord and Savior. If there is a need in your life there is a provision in Christ. Mark 8: 27-29

The Bite of Bitterness. Bitterness is the seed of the enemy that shackles us to bondage, anger and jealousy. Bitterness is the state of being bound by or subject to some external power or control. Bitterness gives birth to bondage allowing the enemy and others external control. Anger, the devil often attacks our hearts - the seat of our emotions. Jealousy, are you measuring you worth against what someone else has. Forgiveness, kills bitterness, exposes others to Christ, produces healing, brings peace and restores. Love, is patient, love one another, love the Lord, love your enemies, love of God. Forgiveness is like a chisel and love is like a hammer and when you’re in the hand of God, He uses these tools to break the shackles of bitterness and bondage so that were free to glorify Him. Eph 4:30-32, Heb 12:14-15, James 3:13-16, Col 3:14.

Identity Theft. What happened? Stolen Identity, Adam sinned which brought death. The thief’s purpose is to steal, kill and destroy. The devil tries to steal our blessings; he is a deceiver, liar and tries to blur the vision of God's truth. God's grace is always bigger than our sin. Mistaken Identity - We often identify with the wrong things, we mistake kindness for weakness, and we mistake the impact of sin on our lives. We mistake the grace of God for the approval of God. True Identity - Our true identity is found in Christ. True freedom is found in His forgiveness, True rest is found at His feet. True strength is found in the faith of Jesus. True love is found in the Father. True power is given through the Holy Spirit. True blessings are found in a personal relationship with Christ. John 10:10, Rom 5:12, Eph 10-18.

Mirror Image. God's word is a mirror image of His heart. Jesus is an endless supply of God's love to all mankind. John 14:9 Jesus replied, "Philip, don't you even yet know who I am, even after all the time I have been with you? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father! So why are you asking to see Him"? What is your reflection, detection, direction and connection? Col 1:15, Heb 1:3, Joh 5:19, 2 Tim 3:16-17, Psm 119:11, Gal 5:22-23.