Sunday Sermon: Rhema - Creflo Dolla

A.       “An angel appeared to Mary and told her that she was highly favored and blessed of the Lord” (Luke 1:27-38).  

1.     Seeing the angel frightened Mary (Luke 1:29).

a.      Fear can abort God’s Word in your heart.

b.      The angel said to her, “Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God” (Luke 1:30).

c.      Capture fear-based thoughts by speaking the Word of God.

d.      Our thoughts submit to the words we speak. 

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2.     The angel informed Mary that she would give birth to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ (Luke 1:31-35).

a.      The angel also told her that her cousin, who was barren, had conceived a child in her old age.

b.      He expounded upon these miracles and said, “For with God nothing shall be impossible” (Luke 1:36-37).

c.      Mary responded to the Word of God, saying: “Be it unto me according to thy word” (Luke 1:38).

3.     Conception took place when Mary received (took ownership of) the angel’s words.

a.      The Word became flesh. Spiritual things can manifest into physical things.

b . When we are diligent about giving God’s Word attention, He will give us a rhema Word, which is a Word spoken directly to us.

4.     We cannot enter into the kingdom of God if we do not believe His Word and that His kingdom exists (Matthew 21:28-32).

5.     Every kingdom has a constitution of basic law. The Word of God is the constitution of God’s kingdom.

a.      The law (or the teaching) of God’s Word is perfect (Psalm 19:7-8).

6.     Without faith, it is impossible to please God. We must believe that He is and that He rewards those who diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11:6).

7.     Faith is the law of the kingdom of God (Romans 3:27).  

a.      Our blessings are blocked when we doubt.

b.      Whatsoever is not of faith is sin (Romans 14:23).

c.      The sin of not believing in Jesus is what people will be judged for (John 16:8-9).

d.      The just shall live by faith (Habakkuk 2:4; Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11; Hebrews 10:38).

Scripture References:

• Luke 1:27-38
• Matthew 21:28-32
• Psalm 19:7-8
• Hebrews 11:6
• Romans 3:27
• Romans 14:23
• John 16:8-9
• Habakkuk 2:4
• Romans 1:17
• Galatians 3:11
• Hebrews 10:38

By Creflo Dolla