2024Sep01

Six Steps to a Better You

James 4:6-10

If we focus on ourselves, our approach is better and becomes more manageable.

Take.a knee V6-7 God apposed the proud, God gives grace to the humble, therefore submit yourself to God in faith
Fight back! Resist the devil and he will flee. V7
Draw near to God V8 He will show up in your life
Clean up V8- raise clean hands in worship
Get serious V9 be committed
Stay low. V10 humble yourself before God and He will lift you up

24sep08
He’s Still Working on Me
Phil 3:12-16
The enemy will tell you- you are not good enough
1. We are a work in progress V 12
2. Progress requires action V 13 (forget the past and reach forward)
3. Progress needs a goal V 14. Our action becomes more clear when the goal is clear
4. Spiritual progress must be a great priority V 15 God will reveal things to us
5. Progress doesn’t stop- V 16 Hold true to what you have obtained!

24Sep15
Come Before Winter
2 Tim 4:9-21
(Paul’s last days)
1. The value of friends V 10
2. The pain of loneliness V 11
3. The importance of God’s word V 13
4. The enemy V14
5. Being deserted by those you count on the most V16
6. The faithfulness V 17
7. The urgency of the moment V 21 (we are not promised tomorrow)
A. Make peace with God
B. Make peace with others
C. Invest in your family

24Sep22
Lamentations 3:21-25
God is Faithful
1. Unceasing loving kindness V 22
2. Mercies are new every day V 22-23
3. Unlimited supply. V 24 (He is my portion)
4. Unwavering promise- wait and seek