Reflection on Preaching and Unworthiness
Feeling unworthy to preach, considering the great men who have preached before.Feeling like “the least of the least.”Finding strength in God’s presence and help.Acknowledging dependence on God, stating, “It has to be God in it or nothing good will come out of it.”Requesting prayers due to feeling unwell and facing spiritual opposition.Experiencing difficulties in studying due to various distractions.Finding peace through God’s assurance: “I’ve got you. We can do this.”Focusing on magnifying God through testimony.Sharing personal testimony as a way to magnify God.Experiencing blessings from God for this approach.Testimony of Past Struggles and Salvation
Having a tough life and experiencing bad things.Being raised in church with a preacher father, but still making wrong choices.Acknowledging that upbringing doesn’t guarantee salvation.Recognizing personal responsibility for choices.Experiencing a difficult breakup 25 years ago and seeking to fill a void.Turning to drugs and alcohol, which provided temporary relief but worsened problems.Facing dangerous situations and engaging in harmful behaviors.Having guns pulled, being stabbed, and experiencing jail time.Acknowledging having done “about every bad thing you can do.”Experiencing a turning point about a year ago when God intervened.Overdosing on drugs and being revived multiple times.Feeling death approaching and hearing a voice offering a choice between God and goodbye.Promising to live for God if given another chance.Waking up in the hospital without withdrawal symptoms or cravings.Experiencing no withdrawal symptoms from heroin addiction.Having no desire to return to a former lifestyle.Being called to preach and share testimony.Seeking to share testimony in jail to prevent others from making similar mistakes.Expressing gratitude for God’s unwavering hold and protection.Believing that God maintains a “hedge of protection” even when one strays.Scripture Reading and Prayer
Reading Proverbs 3:5-9 about trusting in the Lord, acknowledging Him, and honoring Him with substance.“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thy own understanding.”“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”“Honor the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of thine increase.”Offering a prayer for guidance and help in delivering God’s message.Feeling inadequate but acknowledging that “little is much when you’re in it, God.”Asking God to remove self and use Brother Dan to help others avoid a destructive path.Praying for God to anoint Brother Dan and use the message for His purpose.God’s Plan and Protection
Reflecting on God’s goodness and protection even during times of sin.Recognizing God’s “shield of protection” during past sinful behavior.Believing God knew Brother Dan would return and live for Him.Emphasizing God’s plan for everyone and His ability to redirect those who stray.Referencing James 4:8: “Draw near to God and He’ll draw near to you. Submit yourselves to God and resist the devil and he’ll flee.”Highlighting the need for faith, trust, and reliance on God.Asserting that God is the answer to every problem, including drug addiction.Sharing personal experience as proof of God’s power to overcome addiction.Expressing gratitude for prayers offered during times of living in the world.Acknowledging the impact of prayers from family and others.Recognizing the importance of serving God fully and consistently.Feeling convicted about not always giving 100% to serving God.Emphasizing the need to serve God not only for oneself but also for loved ones and co-workers.Highlighting the importance of living a consistent Christian life.Recognizing that one may be the only “Bible” some people read.Promises of God and Personal Reliance
Reading Psalm 91 about dwelling in God’s secret place and finding refuge.“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”“I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in Him will I trust.”Trusting in God more and experiencing positive changes.Noting that things work out when relying on God, unlike when living for the devil.Describing the deceptive nature of worldly temptations.Drugs initially seem good but ultimately lead to destruction.Emphasizing that God sees the whole picture and desires what is best.Recognizing that God’s plan may differ from personal desires but is ultimately better.Acknowledging God’s deliverance from the snare of the fowler.Expressing gratitude for being delivered from the devil’s grip.Realizing that personal stubbornness and the devil’s influence contributed to past struggles.Taking responsibility for past choices and acknowledging the importance of staying near God.Stating, “God didn’t put me there. I put myself there.”Highlighting the importance of being a doer of the word, not just a hearer.Referencing Hebrews on the importance of acting on what is heard.Overcoming Temptation and Sin
Recognizing the tendency to be mentally absent during church services.Acknowledging the struggle with the “old flesh” that resists participation.Finding prayer as an escape route from temptation.Believing that God provides a way out of temptation.Understanding that sin separates us from God.Referencing Isaiah 59:1-2 about iniquities separating us from God.Emphasizing the importance of repentance and forgiveness.Recognizing that living in sin leads to missed blessings.Expressing gratitude for the Holy Spirit’s guidance and conviction.Appreciating the conscience that helps in making good decisions.Finding protection under God’s wings and truth as a shield.“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.”Letting God Work and the Assurance of Salvation
Recognizing that we often hinder God’s work due to worldly desires.Prioritizing work over church and making excuses to avoid serving God.Highlighting God’s care, guidance, and protection.Acknowledging God’s role in making crooked places straight.Sharing personal experiences of God’s faithfulness and protection.Recalling near-death experiences where God intervened.Emphasizing the importance of prayer and righteous living for the salvation of loved ones.Recognizing the power of prayer and its impact on daily life.Understanding that trials grow faith.Comparing trials to working out muscles at the gym.Expressing gratitude for God’s sacrifice and the promise of heaven.Knowing that God created heaven for everyone, even sinners.Reiterating that God will do anything for our betterment if we trust and believe.Encouraging everyone to have the assurance of salvation.Inviting those without assurance to seek guidance.Expressing hope that something said will be helpful.Acknowledging the message may be scattered but trusting God’s word will accomplish its purpose.Offering encouragement to those struggling with addiction or having loved ones who are.Believing that the same God who delivered Brother Dan can deliver others.Urging the church to focus on serving God and living righteously.Emphasizing the importance of speaking boldly about God.
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