Study Guide / Outline

Introduction

• Description: The sermon opens with a story about a special macaw to illustrate the importance of speaking up. The theme of the sermon is learning to use one’s mouth properly for the kingdom of God.
• Main Points:
  • The necessity of speaking up in critical situations.
  • Introduction to the sermon’s focus on proper confession and the use of words.

Understanding Faith and Confession

• Scriptures Used: Mark 11:22-24
• Description: This section emphasizes the power of faith and the importance of confession, clarifying that confession is not just about admitting wrongdoing but aligning oneself with God’s word.
• Main Points:
  • Faith is expressed through words, and our words have creative power.
  • The concept of confession in the biblical context means agreeing with what God says.

The Power of Speaking the Right Thing

• Description: The sermon discusses the power of the words we speak in shaping our reality and how the enemy can hijack our authority through our words.
• Main Points:
  • Words are like seeds that can create our reality.
  • The enemy aims to use our words against us, but we have the power to defend our confession.

The Role of Confession in Walking with God

• Scriptures Used: Amos 3:3
• Description: This part deals with the relationship between our confession and our walk with God.
• Main Points:
  • Walking with God requires being in agreement with His word.
  • Our confession is a position of agreement, not just with our words but also with our actions and beliefs.

Holding Fast to Our Profession of Faith

• Scriptures Used: Hebrews 10:23, James 1:6-8
• Description: The sermon stresses the importance of holding onto our confession of faith without wavering and being mindful of what we speak.
• Main Points:
  • We should steadfastly maintain our confession of faith.
  • The danger of speaking negatively or with doubt, and the importance of guarding our confession.

The Importance of Positive Confession

• Scriptures Used: Proverbs 18:21
• Description: The power of positive confession over our circumstances is highlighted.
• Main Points:
  • The significant impact of positive confessions on our life and circumstances.
  • Encouragement to speak life and truth, based on God’s promises, rather than focusing on negative circumstances.

Renewing the Mind and Confession

• Description: Emphasizes the need for renewing the mind to align with God’s word, understanding the difference between confessing and having a sustained confession.
• Main Points:
  • The process of transforming our confession from mere words to a sustained agreement with God’s word.
  • The importance of renewing the mind to match the faith in our spirit.

The Authority to Speak and Change Circumstances

• Scriptures Used: Mark 11:23, Philemon 1:6
• Description: Discusses the authority given to believers to speak to their circumstances and expect change.
• Main Points:
  • Believers are given the authority to declare and change their circumstances.
  • The concept of speaking to the mountain (problems or challenges) and commanding it to move.

Conclusion: Application and Practice

• Description: The sermon concludes with a call to action, encouraging the congregation to practice speaking positively and in alignment with God’s word.
• Main Points:
  • Encouragement to apply the principles of positive confession in daily life.
  • The necessity of being bold and proactive in speaking God’s word over various life situations.