Am I Living on My Terms?

Everyone loves God’s promises—but have you read the fine print?

In this first week of our new series, Forgotten Promises, Pastor Clayton Bell preaches from Deuteronomy 28–30, where God lays out the terms and conditions of His covenant with His people.

Before Israel ever faced exile, God had already told them exactly what would happen—blessings for obedience, and consequences for rebellion.This message reminds us that faith isn’t built on vague feelings or spiritual shortcuts. God invites us into a covenant relationship on His terms—not ours. The question is: will we surrender to His way, or keep trying to rewrite the agreement?

In this sermon, you’ll learn:

Why God’s promises always come with purpose and responsibility

- How ignoring God’s terms leads to spiritual exile

- Why grace doesn’t cancel obedience—it empowers it

- How God’s patience reveals His mercy, not weakness

- What it really means to “choose life” and follow Him completely

Key Scriptures:

- Deuteronomy 28:1–2 — “If you fully obey the Lord your God…”

- Deuteronomy 28:15 — “If you refuse to listen…”

- 2 Kings 17:7–15 — Israel’s rebellion and God’s justice

- Deuteronomy 30:19–20 — “Choose life, so that you and your descendants might live.”

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God doesn’t hide the terms—He invites us to trust Him fully. The only question left is: whose terms are you living by?

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