IMPACT Recap

Reversing The Irreversible

January 16, 2023 · 0:53:14

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Recap

Pastor Travis Hearn opens by sharing his personal testimony of experiencing a severe brain aneurysm and hemorrhagic stroke, and the subsequent medical prognosis that his condition was irreversible. He testifies to God's ongoing healing and reversal of the stroke's effects, framing his story as a living example that God is a 'God of reversals.' The central message is that whatever situation a person faces—whether health, addiction, broken relationships, or spiritual blindness—God has the power to reverse it. Pastor Travis grounds this hope in scripture, focusing on the dramatic conversion of Saul (Paul) on the road to Damascus. He emphasizes that an encounter with God's presence can bring instant change, that every believer is God's 'chosen instrument' for a purpose, and that God specializes in making all things new. The sermon concludes with a call to salvation and a time of worship, reinforcing the belief that God is 'able to do it all.'

Main Points

  • God is a God of reversals; He can reverse any situation that seems irreversible.
  • Every person is God's chosen instrument, uniquely designed for His purpose.
  • An encounter with God's presence and power can bring instant change and healing.

Verses Mentioned

  • Proverbs 4:23 - "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." (NIV)
  • 2 Corinthians 5:17 - "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" (NIV)
  • Acts 9:3-6 - "As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, 'Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?' 'Who are you, Lord?' Saul asked. 'I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,' he replied. 'Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.'" (NIV)
  • Acts 9:15 - "But the Lord said to Ananias, 'Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel.'" (NIV)
  • 1 Peter 2:9 - "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." (NIV)
  • Ephesians 2:10 - "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." (NIV)
  • Acts 9:17-18 - "Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, 'Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.' Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized." (NIV)
  • John 9:6-7 - "After saying this, he spit on the ground, made some mud with the saliva, and put it on the man’s eyes. 'Go,' he told him, 'wash in the Pool of Siloam' (this word means 'Sent'). So the man went and washed, and came home seeing." (NIV)
  • Ephesians 3:20 - "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us." (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)
  • Romans 10:9 - "If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." (NIV)

Daily Action Plan

Monday

Scripture Reflection: Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) - 'Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.'

Focus Point: Discerning God's truth over other voices.

Action Plan: Identify one negative or discouraging voice you listened to today and counter it with a promise from scripture.

Deep Prayer: Lord, help me guard my heart today. Give me wisdom to discern Your truth from every other voice.

Tuesday

Scripture Reflection: 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) - 'Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!'

Focus Point: Embracing your new identity in Christ.

Action Plan: Write down one 'old' thing from your past that Christ has made new. Thank God for that specific change.

Deep Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for making me a new creation. Help me live today in the freedom of my new identity in You.

Wednesday

Scripture Reflection: Acts 9:15 (NIV) - 'But the Lord said to Ananias, "Go! This man is my chosen instrument..."'

Focus Point: Understanding your purpose as God's chosen instrument.

Action Plan: Reflect on your unique background and experiences. Ask God to show you one person you can encourage with your story today.

Deep Prayer: God, thank You for choosing me. Show me how my story and experiences can be used to bring hope to someone else.

Thursday

Scripture Reflection: 1 Peter 2:9 (NIV) - 'But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession...'

Focus Point: Living as God's special possession.

Action Plan: Do one simple act of kindness today, not for recognition, but as an overflow of knowing you are God's treasured possession.

Deep Prayer: Father, help me live today with the confidence that I am Yours. Let my actions reflect Your love and grace.

Friday

Scripture Reflection: Acts 9:17-18 (NIV) - 'Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again.'

Focus Point: Seeking an instant encounter with God's presence.

Action Plan: Set aside 10 minutes of quiet, without distractions, to simply be in God's presence. Ask Him to remove any 'scales' from your spiritual eyes.

Deep Prayer: Holy Spirit, I invite Your presence. Meet with me today. Open my eyes to see You, Your truth, and Your purpose for me clearly.

Saturday

Scripture Reflection: Ephesians 3:20 (NIV) - 'Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine...'

Focus Point: Believing God for the impossible.

Action Plan: Identify one situation in your life that feels 'irreversible.' Write a simple prayer asking God to reverse it, and choose to trust Him with the outcome.

Deep Prayer: God of reversals, I bring my impossible situation to You. I believe You are able to do far more than I can ask or imagine. I trust You with this today.

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