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I Think I Lost My Bible

Stephen Chandler

Union Church • Aug 30, 2025 • 64 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

Believers are called to build their lives according to the unchanging blueprint of God's Word rather than human intellect, culture, or feelings. When we anchor ourselves in Scripture, align our actions and worship with God's promises, and guard our inner circles against foolish influences, His Word demonstrates its living power in our lives. By finding specific biblical promises and declaring them boldly in faith, we position ourselves to experience divine transformation and breakthrough.

Themes

God's Word as the Ultimate BlueprintThe Creative Power and Authority of ScriptureExtravagant and Radical PraiseWisdom in Relationships and ConfidantsStanding on Biblical Promises in Faith

Pastor's Points

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Where should I look?

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What should I look for?

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What should I do with what I find?

Key Points

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Believers are temples of the Holy Spirit and must build their lives according to the specific blueprint found in God's Word rather than personal intellect or cultural opinions.
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Jesus and the Word of God are identical in nature and creative authority; everything Jesus accomplished during His ministry, God's Word continues to produce today.
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Building a life on human philosophies or popular opinions will fail when the storms of life hit, but a life anchored on the rock of Scripture endures.
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Solomon received an extraordinary promise of divine favor because he offered a radical sacrifice of one thousand burnt offerings instead of settling for minimum custom.
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Radical and passionate praise positions believers to receive God's supernatural visitation and unhindered blessings.
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The Scriptures contain divine mysteries that reveal God's deep love, affirmation, and purpose for every believer's life.
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Maintaining close confidant relationships with foolish, prideful, or gossiping people inevitably leads to personal spiritual downfall.
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Biblical faith is not vague optimism; it is standing firmly on a specific scripture promise from God and declaring it until it comes to pass.

Sermon Moments

“You are the temple of Almighty God... I know you're building your temple, but are you using the blueprint?”

“If I say the word, I mean Jesus. And if I say Jesus, I mean the word because Jesus is the word. The word is Jesus. Anything Jesus could do, the word can do.”

“Solomon offered a thousand burnt offerings... My praise will always be extreme. My worship will always be over the top.”

“If the Bible says bad company corrupts good character and you keep raggedy people around you, don't be surprised when your character becomes raggedy.”

“You know the difference between someone you're witnessing to and someone who's a confidant.”

“Faith is having a Bible verse for what you hope for and a revelation for the things not seen.”

“When you know who you are and what your Daddy thinks about you, you walk a little different.”

“Find you a verse that backs up what you're believing God for and remind God: You promised in Your Word, and You will bring it to pass.”

This Week

Examine your life choices against Scripture to ensure you are building according to God's blueprint rather than human culture or feelings.

Identify areas where you have relied on human opinion or outside podcasts and replace them with specific guidance from God's Word.

Offer passionate, extravagant praise to God this week that goes beyond routine, habit, or social expectations.

Evaluate your inner circle and establish healthy spiritual boundaries with people who promote gossip, pride, or foolishness.

Identify a specific Bible verse that directly addresses the struggle, need, or promise you are trusting God for right now.

Meditate on and declare that scripture verse out loud daily to align your mind and spirit with God's truth.

Take active steps of obedience corresponding to what God's Word commands, trusting Him to fulfill His promises.

Remember This

Real biblical faith requires finding a specific promise in God's Word for your situation and standing boldly on it until His creative power brings it to fulfillment.

A Challenge for You

Whatever you are currently believing God for, your homework before church on Sunday is to find a Bible verse that supports what you are believing God for. Stand on that promise, remind God of what He declared, and watch His Word produce results in your life.

These are personal sermon notes shared to help you remember the message — not a replacement for Scripture, your church, or your pastors.