Are you tired of feeling stuck, unstable, and unsure about your future? God has a perfect plan already scripted for your life—and it's time to take control by surrendering to His priorities.
In this life-changing message, Pastor Jerry Dirmann reveals the biblical keys to moving from instability to stability, from floundering to flying. Drawing from Ephesians 2:10, you'll discover that you are God's masterpiece, created for good works He prepared in advance for you to walk in. But here's the challenge: "Something's got to go." You cannot serve God and chase money (Matthew 6:24). You cannot reach your destiny while clinging to distractions, unhealthy relationships, time-wasters, and wrong priorities.
Pastor Jerry teaches the power of pruning using John 15:1-2—God cuts away what's unnecessary so you can bear more fruit. Whether it's excessive social media, overworking, hobbies that drain your time, or relationships that pull you away from God's purpose, pruning is essential for fruitfulness. Using Stephen Covey's Four Quadrants of Time Management, you'll learn to focus on Quadrant 2: the important but not urgent things that build a solid life—prayer, discipleship, family, health, and preparation for your calling.
But what holds people back from God's best? Two powerful hindrances: REGRET and RESENTMENT. Pastor Jerry shares how the Apostle Paul (who murdered Christians), Peter (who denied Jesus), and David (who committed adultery and murder) all experienced restoration and fruitfulness after major failures. There is no sin too great for God's forgiveness. If you've been carrying the weight of past mistakes—even abortion—this message includes a prophetic word of complete forgiveness and healing.
"Your past will not hinder your future in Jesus' name." God is declaring over you: "I am He who restores the years the locust has eaten" (Joel 2:25). It's time to forget what is behind and press toward the prize (Philippians 3:13-14).
KEY SCRIPTURES:
• Ephesians 2:10 - We are His workmanship
• Matthew 6:24 - You cannot serve two masters
• John 15:1-2 - The Father prunes for fruitfulness
• Matthew 6:33 - Seek first the kingdom of God
• Psalm 90:12 - Number your days wisely
• 1 Thessalonians 4:4 - Possess your vessel in sanctification
• Romans 8:1-2 - No condemnation in Christ Jesus
• Philippians 3:13-14 - Press toward the prize
TAKEAWAYS:
✅ God's perfect plan for your life is already prepared—surrender to it
✅ Time management is really self-management—prioritize what matters eternally
✅ Pruning is necessary for fruitfulness—let God cut away distractions
✅ Regret and resentment will sabotage your destiny—receive God's forgiveness
✅ "You have to give up to go up" (John Maxwell)
✅ "There's a place on top if you're interested"—commit to God's priorities
This message is for anyone ready to stop drifting and start building a solid life on the solid rock of Jesus Christ (Luke 6:47-48). Whether you're struggling with time management, past failures, financial stress, or unclear direction—this sermon will equip you with practical, biblical wisdom to take control of your life God's way.
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