Kennesaw Family Life Church

Psalm 37:39

I. Long before you face a problem God already has a plan!

Acts 16:16-24

Vss. 25 & 26

“Praise you in the Strom” by Casting Crowns

Vss. 27-32

II. Sometimes God’s eternal purposes don’t align with our temporary plans.

Rather hurt in his will than live in comfort outside of it.

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John 14:12:

12 “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father. 

OUR GOD HEALS. BUT HE DOESN’T HEAL EVERYONE ALL THE TIME.

Erastus stayed in Corinth, and I left Trophimus sick in Miletus. 

2 Timothy 4:20 

… use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses. 1 Timothy 5:23

THREE REASONS JESUS DIDN’T DO MIRACLES

1. Jesus refused to perform miracles to prove Himself. 

The Pharisees came and began to question Jesus. To test him, they asked him for a sign from heaven. 12 He sighed deeply and said, “Why does this generation ask for a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to it.” Mark 8:11-12

2. Jesus never performed a miracle that interfered with God’s ultimate plan.

“Don’t you realize that I could ask my Father for thousands of angels to protect us, and he would send them instantly? 54 But if I did, how would the Scriptures be fulfilled that describe what must happen now?” Matthew 26:53-54 NLT

3. Jesus didn’t do miracles where there was no faith

And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith. 

Matthew 13:58 

… “Daughter, your faith has healed you. …” Mark 5:34 

… “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.” Luke 17:19 

“Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” … Mark 10:52

Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” Mark 9:24

Our faith isn’t based on what God does!

Our faith is based on who God is!

Message notes:

FOUR TYPES OF MIRACLES

•Miracles of healing. 

•Miracles of protection. 

•Miracles of provision. 

•Miracles of deliverance. 

For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12 NLT

BIGGEST MISTAKES

•We over-emphasize demonic influence.

•We under-emphasize demonic influence.

WHAT DO DEMONS DO?

1. Demons tempt you to sin.

2 Timothy 2:26

26 Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants.

2. Demons distract you from God’s will.

1 Timothy 1:4

Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from the true faith; they will follow deceptive spirits and teachings that come from demons.

3. Demons inflict suffering

Matthew 17:15 & 17-18

15 “Lord, have mercy on my son. He has seizures and suffers terribly. He often falls into the fire or into the water.

17 Jesus said, “You faithless and corrupt people! How long must I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring the boy here to me.” 18 Then Jesus rebuked the demon in the boy, and it left him. From that moment the boy was well. 

YOU HAVE MIRACULOUS AUTHORITY OVER DARKNESS IN THE NAME OF JESUS. 

Matthew 10:1

Jesus called his twelve disciples together and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness.

•Don’t assume every problem is a result of demonic influence.

•Don’t assume any problem isn’t a result of demonic influence. 

John 1:5

5 The light shines in the darkness, 

and the darkness can never extinguish it.

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