IMPACT Recap

Something Has To Break

February 1, 2021 · 0:57:16

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Recap

Pastor Travis Hearn preached a message titled 'Something Has to Break,' focusing on the need for divine breakthroughs in our lives. He opened with the story of David in 2 Samuel 5, where David, after being made king, faced an attack from the Philistines. David sought the Lord in prayer, received assurance of victory, and experienced a breakthrough he called 'the Lord broke through.' Pastor Travis connected this to the congregation's current struggles—whether in marriage, health, finances, or addiction—declaring that God is still the God of breakthroughs. He offered four words of encouragement for those needing a breakthrough: stand strong in the Lord's strength and armor, start praying fervently as a first resort, stay connected to the church family for support and protection, and stop doubting by choosing faith over fear. Throughout the message, he used illustrations like Naaman's healing, the growth of bamboo, and the power of the early church to emphasize perseverance, prayer, community, and belief. He concluded with an altar call for salvation and a prayer for breakthrough over those who lifted their hands, affirming that their breakthrough is on the way.

Main Points

  • When you need a breakthrough, stand strong in the Lord's strength and put on the full armor of God.
  • When you need a breakthrough, start praying—make prayer your first resort and consider fasting to show desperation and focus on God.
  • When you need a breakthrough, stay connected to the church family for support, protection, and spiritual growth, and stop doubting by choosing faith over fear.

Verses Mentioned

  • 2 Samuel 5:17-20 - "When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they went up in full force to search for him, but David heard about it and went down to the stronghold. Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim; so David inquired of the LORD, 'Shall I go and attack the Philistines? Will you deliver them into my hands?' The LORD answered him, 'Go, for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hands.' So David went to Baal Perazim, and there he defeated them. He said, 'As waters break out, the LORD has broken out against my enemies before me.' So that place was called Baal Perazim." (NIV)
  • Ephesians 6:10 - "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power." (NIV)
  • Ephesians 6:13 - "Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand." (NIV)
  • Zechariah 4:6 - "So he said to me, 'This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty.'" (NIV)
  • Hebrews 10:25 - "Not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching." (NIV)
  • Acts 2:42-47 - "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved." (NIV)
  • 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." (NIV)
  • Isaiah 41:10 - "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." (NIV)

Daily Action Plan

Monday

Scripture Reflection: Ephesians 6:10 (NIV) - 'Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.'

Focus Point: Standing strong in God's strength.

Action Plan: Identify one area where you feel weak and consciously rely on God's strength in it today.

Deep Prayer: Lord, I am weak, but You are strong. Help me to stand strong in Your power today, not my own.

Tuesday

Scripture Reflection: 2 Samuel 5:19 (NIV) - 'so David inquired of the LORD, "Shall I go and attack the Philistines? Will you deliver them into my hands?"'

Focus Point: Making prayer your first resort.

Action Plan: Before making a decision or facing a challenge today, pause and pray first.

Deep Prayer: God, like David, I bring my situation to You first. Guide my steps and give me Your victory.

Wednesday

Scripture Reflection: Hebrews 10:25 (NIV) - 'Not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another...'

Focus Point: Staying connected to the body of Christ.

Action Plan: Reach out to a fellow believer for encouragement or to encourage them.

Deep Prayer: Father, thank You for my church family. Help me to be connected and to be an encouragement to others.

Thursday

Scripture Reflection: Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) - 'So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.'

Focus Point: Replacing doubt and fear with faith.

Action Plan: Write down one fear or doubt you are holding onto and replace it with a promise from God's Word.

Deep Prayer: Lord, I choose faith over fear today. Uphold me with Your righteous hand and help me to trust You completely.

Friday

Scripture Reflection: Zechariah 4:6 (NIV) - 'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the LORD Almighty.

Focus Point: Depending on God's Spirit for breakthrough.

Action Plan: Spend 5 minutes in quiet prayer, asking the Holy Spirit to work in an area where you need a breakthrough.

Deep Prayer: Holy Spirit, I depend on You, not my own effort. Bring Your breakthrough power into my life.

Saturday

Scripture Reflection: Acts 2:42 (NIV) - 'They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.'

Focus Point: Devotion to God's Word and community.

Action Plan: Prepare your heart for worship tomorrow by reading a passage of Scripture and praying for your church.

Deep Prayer: God, renew my devotion to You, Your Word, and Your people. Prepare my heart to worship and connect with my church family.

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