March 15, 2015
Mike Fritscher
A House in Order – Simon Peter! Pt 2

2 Kings 20:1 In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him and said to him, “Thus says the LORD, `Set your house in order, for you shall die and not live.'”

Your Life! Right With God!

• Built on Christ and His Word! Obey! Matthew 7:24-27

• Dwelt and Led by the Holy Spirit! Trust!

I. The Principle of Faith! We Believe!

• We Believe What God Says About Us! John 1:35-42

Humanity (Simon Son of John) Called to Divine Promise! (Peter!)

Matthew 16:13-19 “upon this rock I will build My Church”

1 Peter 2:4-11 – Look What God Says About You – “ Living Stones built up as a spiritual house”, “Chosen Race” “Royal Priesthood” a “Holy “Nation”, “A people for God’s own possession” “People of God” “People of Mercy” “Aliens and Strangers”

• We Believe What God Says About Himself!

“You Are the Christ, the son of the Living God!

II. The Principle of Humility! Remain Humble!

Matthew 26:31-35 – Peter’s Refusal to Be Humble!

Luke 22:31 Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat; 32 but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail and you when once you have turned again, strengthen your brothers!

Matthew 26:69-75 – Peter’s Fall!

1 Peter 5:5 … And all of you clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for God is opposed to the Proud, but gives grace to the humble! 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time.

1 Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let Him who thinks He stands take heed that he does not fall!

III. Principles of Restoration! Receive Forgiveness and the Invitations to Abundant Life!

John 21:3-22 – Do You Love Me? Feed My Sheep!

This is the day the Lord has made I will rejoice and be glad in it! Today is the day of salvation; therefore, I will not ponder the things that are past. I am the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. Old things have passed away, behold new things have come. Today is a new day! The Lord is my shepherd, therefore I have everything I need, in material and spiritual possessions. Therefore I am content with every circumstance I find myself! The Lord is my refuge, a very present help in trouble. I am blessed with all spiritual blessings in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus. As Jesus Christ is in the world, so am I. I am born again to a living hope. I am kept by the power of God. I am redeemed by the blood of the lamb. I have been born again by the word of God. I am complete in Christ Jesus. My sins are nailed to the cross. I am sealed in the Holy Spirit of promise. I rule and reign in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. God is my heavenly father, Jesus is my Lord and the Holy Spirit is my guide. I am a product of His love. I have love, I have joy, I have peace. I have patience, I have kindness. I have goodness. I have gentleness, I have faithfulness, I have self control. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I am striven in all power by the might of the Lord. My new nature Is divine. The weapons of my warfare are might in God to tearing down strongholds, casting down imaginations and every thought, right now, right here that exalts itself against the word of God. And I bring every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. All things are under the feet of the Lord Jesus Christ. And He’s been given to be the head of all things to the Church which is His body, which is us, the fullness of Him that fills all in all. He disarmed the rulers and authorities. He made a public display of them, having triumphed over them and in this covenant and in His word and with His name, He has given me authority to tread upon all the powers of the enemy and nothing by any means will harm me. I always triumph in the name of Jesus. And now, Lord Jesus, from your throne of grace I receive mercy and grace in my time of need. I receive the work and the blood of Jesus Christ. In the name of Jesus I remove from myself all oppression and all the works of darkness. In the name of Jesus I will not walk in agreement the works of legalism, doubt, unbelief, fear worry and any sin that would entangle me today. I proclaim my freedom in the name of Christ Jesus. In the name of Jesus I speak peace and walk in peace. I remove in Jesus name all the works of the enemy. I am strengthened in all the power of the mind of God. You are my Father, my provider, my shepherd, My Lord!

You are King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Prince of Peace! You are Immanuel, Mighty God, my counselor, You are Jesus! My Savior, My Peace! You are Healer, My Righteousness, My Sanctifier! I Will Worship You Forever!