Sermon Notes 5-23-10     

Yours is the Kingdom, Power,
and Glory, Forever – Blessing
Matthew 6:13  

“For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory 
forever.”                                                      Matthew 6:13  

1.  God blesses people who seek His kingdom.  

“Seek first His kingdom and his righteousness and all these
 things will be given to you as well.”     Matthew 6:33

Whatever I want God to bless, I must put Him first place in.  

God wants first place in:
My finances
My relationships
My schedule

·       Give God the first part of every day.

·       Give God the first day of every week in worship.  

2.  God blesses people who depend on His power.
    “You bless all who depend on Your for their strength.” 
                                                                     Psalm 84:5  

    “Those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, 
     the man of faith.”                                   Galatians 3:9  

     “God will bless you if you don’t give up when your faith 
      is being tested.  He will reward you with a glorious life.” 
                                                                     James 1:12

 3.  God blesses people who live for his glory.
    “God will bless everyone who honors Him.” 
                                                                     Psalm 115:13
 

How do you live for God’s glory?

·       By using your abilities to help other believers.

“God has given you some special abilities.  Be sure 
to use them to help each other so that God will be
glorified.”                                         1 Peter 4:10-11a  

·       By sharing the good news with unbelievers.

“I do everything I can to win everyone I possibly can.  
I do this for the good news because I want to share in 
its blessing.”                                     1 Corinthians 9:22-23

Sermon Notes for May 30, 2010
Pastor Tom VandeBerg