IMPACT Recap

I've Seen It With My Own Eyes

November 21, 2022 · 0:47:17

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Recap

Guest Speaker Chris Durso opened by honoring Pastors Travis and Natalie, framing honor as agreement with God's choices that extracts glory. He then taught from John 9:1-11, the story of the man born blind. Pastor Chris challenged the faulty theology of the disciples who asked who sinned, highlighting Jesus's response that the man's condition was to display God's works. The core message was that our faith is anchored in what we have seen God do, not just in what we can explain. He emphasized that believers should not allow arguments or deconstructionist critiques to minimize their personal experiences of God's miracles. Using the testimony of the healed man who declared 'I am the man,' Pastor Chris encouraged the church to steward their miracles by boldly sharing their stories. He shared a powerful personal testimony of his son's miraculous healing from a rare blood disease, declaring that God is still a miracle-worker. The sermon concluded with a call for those needing a miracle to lift their hands in faith, trusting that God sees them and will meet them where they are, using their lives as illustrations of His glory.

Main Points

  • Our faith is built on what we have seen God do; personal experience with God's miracles is a powerful foundation that arguments cannot dismantle.
  • God often allows difficulties not as punishment for sin, but to create an illustration of His glory, turning our stories into displays of His power.
  • We must steward our miracles by boldly declaring our testimonies, identifying ourselves as the 'man' or 'woman' Jesus has healed and transformed.

Verses Mentioned

  • John 9:1-11 - "While He was passing by, He noticed a man blind from birth. His disciples asked Him, 'Rabbi (Teacher), who sinned, this man or his parents, that he would be born blind?' Jesus answered, 'Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but it was so that the works of God might be displayed and illustrated in him. We must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the Light of the world [giving guidance through My word and works].' When He had said this, He spat on the ground and made mud with His saliva, and He spread the mud [like an ointment] on the man’s eyes. And He said to him, 'Go, wash in the pool of Siloam' (which is translated, Sent). So he went away and washed, and came back seeing." (AMP)
  • Hebrews 11:1 - "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." (NIV)
  • Hebrews 11:6 - "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." (NIV)
  • Acts 3:16 - "By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has completely healed him, as you can all see." (NIV)
  • Deuteronomy 10:21 - "He is the one you praise; he is your God, who performed for you those great and awesome wonders you saw with your own eyes." (NIV)
  • 1 Corinthians 2:14 - "The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit." (NIV)
  • Romans 11:34 - "'Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?'" (NIV)
  • 1 Corinthians 2:11 - "For who knows a person’s thoughts except their own spirit within them? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God." (NIV)

Daily Action Plan

Monday

Scripture Reflection: John 9:3 (NIV) - '...but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.'

Focus Point: Reframe your perspective.

Action Plan: Identify one current challenge in your life. Write down a prayer asking God to use it as an illustration of His glory.

Deep Prayer: God, help me see my situation not as a problem, but as a prop for Your glory. Display Your works in me.

Tuesday

Scripture Reflection: Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) - 'Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.'

Focus Point: Anchor in what you've seen.

Action Plan: Write down one specific miracle or act of God you have personally witnessed or experienced in your life.

Deep Prayer: Lord, thank You for the evidence of Your power in my life. Strengthen my faith today by reminding me of what I have seen You do.

Wednesday

Scripture Reflection: Deuteronomy 10:21 (NIV) - 'He is your God, who performed for you those great and awesome wonders you saw with your own eyes.'

Focus Point: Declare your testimony.

Action Plan: Share the miracle you wrote down yesterday with one person today, whether in person, by text, or on a call.

Deep Prayer: Holy Spirit, give me courage and the right words to share what I've seen You do. Use my story to encourage someone else.

Thursday

Scripture Reflection: Acts 3:16 (NIV) - '...this man whom you see and know was made strong... as you can all see.'

Focus Point: Honor God's choices.

Action Plan: Intentionally honor a spiritual leader or mentor in your life by sending them a message of thanks or encouragement.

Deep Prayer: God, I thank You for the leaders You have placed in my life. I agree with Your choice and ask You to bless and strengthen them today.

Friday

Scripture Reflection: 1 Corinthians 2:11 (NIV) - '...no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.'

Focus Point: Embrace mystery.

Action Plan: When faced with a 'why' question about God's ways today, practice saying, 'I don't know, but I trust You.'

Deep Prayer: Father, I relinquish my need to have all the answers. I trust that Your thoughts are higher than mine, and Your plans are good.

Saturday

Scripture Reflection: John 9:25 (paraphrase) - 'One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!'

Focus Point: Steward your miracle.

Action Plan: Prepare a simple, one-sentence summary of how Jesus has changed your life (e.g., 'I once was ___, but now I ___').

Deep Prayer: Jesus, thank You for making me the 'man' or 'woman' You have healed. My life is an illustration of Your grace. Use me.

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