Favor Find Me!

Sermon Text: Luke 2: 30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God.

Sermon Title: Favor Find Me!

Definition: Favor is unmerited, undeserved blessings & selection from God that is given based on who God is not who you are.

Point 1: Favor is located at the intersection of divine Opportunity and Purpose vs 30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God.

Point 2: Favor starts with a word vs. 31 You will be with child…, 35 The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you…

a)  Assimilate

b)  Impregnate

c)  Gestate

d)  Propagate

Point 3: Favor feeds on partnerships vs 36 Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month.

1.  Do they leap for joy when you come in the room brandishing your favor?

2.  Do they speak well of the favor on your life?

3.  Do they support your favor against all haters foreign and domestic [inside & outside of the church]?

Point 4: Favor requires follow through vs 38 I am the Lord’s servant, “Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said… The msg bible puts it this way Yes, I see it all now: I’m the Lord’s maid, ready to serve. Let it [favor] be with me just as you say.

Life Application:

1.  Determine where you need favor

2.  Pray and ask God for favor

3.  Declare favor for yourself & over the LifeChangers and ministry of New Life