1. Change your mindset.
a. about your body (v. 1)
b. about the world (v. 2)
2. Change your thinking.
a. build according to His pattern
(1) with Sound words (2 Tim 1:13)
(2) with a Heavenly reality (Acts 7:44-50, Hebrews 8:5-6)
3. Change your behavior
a. Get rid of Excuses
b. Distractions
c. Discouragement
- May 31, 2015Pattern Of Change
May 31, 2015Pattern Of ChangeBy: J.W. HardySeries: generalRomans 12:1-2CONFORM - conform to, fashion (one’s) self according to; to conform or fashion one’s self, one’s mind, one’s character to another’s pattern
1. Change your mindset.
a. about your body (v. 1)
b. about the world (v. 2)2. Change your thinking.
a. build according to His pattern
(1) with Sound words (2 Tim 1:13)
(2) with a Heavenly reality (Acts 7:44-50, Hebrews 8:5-6)3. Change your behavior
a. Get rid of Excuses
b. Distractions
c. Discouragement - Apr 26, 2015What Have You Done with Jesus?
Apr 26, 2015What Have You Done with Jesus?By: J.W. HardySeries: generalBuilding the Church, Impacting the World!John 20:11-23, Acts 1:4-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:11-23* In this sermon I misquoted a verse on point #4, saying Psalm 28:13 says...the correct verse is Proverbs 28:13.1. Build confidence in leadership and other believers. (1 Thessalonians 5:11-13)I. Other believers
a. Comfort others. (to give strength and hope to)
b. Edify others (instruct especially to encourage spiritual improvement)
c. Be at peace with one another (freedom from quarrels and disagreements)II. Leadership
a. Recognize (show appreciation and value the authority of) those who labor over you in the Lord
and admonish (counsel) you
b. Esteem (respect) them highly in love for their work’s sake.2. Build confidence in ministry. (1 Thessalonians 5:14-15)
a. Warn others about inappropriate behavior
b. Comfort those deficient in courage. (provide relief and encouragement; console)
c. Uphold the weak. (prevent from falling)
d. Be patient with all. (endure pain, difficulty, provocation, or annoyance with calmness)
e. Don’t render (pay) evil for evil, but always pursue what is good for everyone.3. Remain devoted. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
a. Rejoice always.
b. Pray without ceasing.
c. Give thanks in everything.4. Live a life in righteousness. (1 Thessalonians 5:19-23)
Proverbs 28:13 says, "He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
But he who confesses and forsakes [them] will find compassion.a. Don’t quench the Spirit. (don’t resist His influence; don’t say “no” to God)
b. Don’t despise the prophecies. (don’t look down on with contempt…that it is worthless)
c. Test all things! (use the Bible to critically evaluate; to determine the truth)
d. Hold fast to what is good. (stick firmly to what is good)
e. Abstain from every form of evil. (don’t engage in evil)
f. Pray the God of Peace sanctify you (set apart; to purify; make holy) - Jan 25, 2015Pressure Point
Jan 25, 2015Pressure PointBy: J.W. HardySeries: general2 Corinthians 1:8-11Six things you should preach to yourself when at a Pressure Point:I. Don't be ignorant or unaware...You will experience pressure. v.8II. Pressure can stress you, stretch you, and wear you out. v. 8bIII. Stop trying to figure out where the pressure is coming from and learn how to handle it. v. 9IV. Remember, you have been here before. v. 10V. God has never failed; pray like it matter. v. 10-11VI. Don't forsake the assembling of the saints. v. 11Five Deadly D's1) Dilemma's2) Disappointments3) Discouragement4) Despair5) Depression
- Jan 4, 2015Rise Above- Press On
Jan 4, 2015Rise Above- Press OnBy: Bill YoungSeries: generalPhilippians 3:12-14I. A life's evaluation; v.12aII. A life's aspiration; v. 12bIII. A life's determination; v. 13IV. Challenge; v. 14
- Dec 28, 2014Focus Our Eyes on Jesus
Dec 28, 2014Focus Our Eyes on JesusBy: Bill YoungSeries: generalIsaiah 40:28-31Hebrews 12:2I. Our Focus- Fix our eyes on JesusII. Our Example- Endure the crossIII. Our Hope- Seated at the Throne of GodIV. Challenge- Rise Above
- Dec 21, 2014Christmas Love; God’s Gift to Us
Dec 21, 2014Christmas Love; God’s Gift to UsBy: Bill YoungSeries: general1 John 4:9-11I. God's gift measured by its usefulness.II. God's gift measured by its cost.III. God's gift measured by its effectiveness.IV. Challenge
- Dec 14, 2014Joy in Tough Times
Dec 14, 2014Joy in Tough TimesBy: Bill YoungSeries: generalPsalm 98:1-9I. I am only passing through.II. I have a living hope.III. God replenishes me with inexpressible joy.IV. God redeems me for His incorruptible glory.V. God refines me for genuine faith.
- Dec 7, 2014True Peace
Dec 7, 2014True PeaceBy: Bill YoungSeries: generalJohn 14:25, Philippians 4:6-9I. True peace by His suffering. Act of love.II. True peace by not worrying. Act of thinking.III. True peace by praying. Act of doing.IV. True peace by meditating on what is holy. Act of thinking.V. True peace in your living. Act of doing.VI. Challenge
- Nov 30, 2014In the Midst of Your Battles
Nov 30, 2014In the Midst of Your BattlesBy: Bill YoungSeries: generalPsalm 27:1-6I. Confidence in the Lord provides hope.II. Commitment to the Lord provides hope.III. Comfort in the Lord provides hope.IV. Challenge
- Jul 27, 2014Woulda Shoulda Coulda
Jul 27, 2014Woulda Shoulda CouldaBy: J.W. HardySeries: generalMatthew 25:14-30I. God always gives you everything you need to do what He has called you to do.II. You must work with what He has given you.III. God will audit your work.IV. You must use it or you will lose it.V. How you use your talent and ability will lead to agony or abundance.
