His Promises | Ps Bruce McCleland | So Much More Part 3

As we continue with our series on So Much More, join Ps Bruce as he teaches on the promises of God and how they keep us secure and enable us to walk in His purpose for our lives.Hebrews 11:32-34, 39-40 (NIV) tells us about the heroes of faith who did amazing things through faith. They conquered kingdoms, escaped danger, and grew strong in weakness. Though they had faith, they didn’t receive all God promised because He had something better planned for them, and for us too.However, today, promises feel less important. We often apologize for not keeping them instead of making sure we follow through. Whether we forget or just don't take them seriously, promises have lost their weight. The book of Hebrews 11 reminds us that while some promises are fulfilled now, others are for the future. Sometimes, we struggle to trust God’s promises because we don’t fully understand who He is, or we keep His promises in our minds but not in our hearts.Sometimes we struggle with the Promises of God because of: 1) A broken filter2) Bad understanding of who God is3) Head knowledge, not heart knowledgeHere are some of God’s promises:1. John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.2. Promise of Peace: John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.3. Promise of the Holy Spirit: John 14:16-17 - And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth.4. Promise of Provision: Philippians 4:19 -And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus.5. Promise of God’s Presence: Matthew 28:20 - And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.6. Promise of Forgiveness: 1 John 1:9 - If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.7. Promise of a New Creation: 2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here.8. Promise of God’s Guidance: James 1:5 - If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.9. Promise of Strength in Trials: 1 Corinthians 10:13 - No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.10. Promise of Victory Over Death: Revelation 21:4 - ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.If we have a broken view of God or don't really know Him, then we struggle to trust these promises. However, if they stay in our heads and not our hearts, then we will be able to trust Him.So, what has God promised you? Do you trust Him? Do you trust in His Promises?