Setting Spiritual Goals 2017

What is a goal ? Definition : An observable and measurable end results having one or more objectives to be achieved within a more or less fixed timeframe.

Who set goals - God - Jesus - Apostle - You and I

Jesus set goals Luke 13: 32-33 And He said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.’ 33 Nevertheless I must journey on today and tomorrow and the next day; for it cannot be that a prophet would perish outside of Jerusalem.

Acts 2: 23 I Peter 1: 20 this Man ( Jesus ), delivered over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you nailed to a cross by the hands of godless men and put Him to death. I Peter 1: 20 For He was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but has appeared in these last times for the sake of you 21 who through Him are believers in God, ...

The Lord’s Apostle set goals. Philippians 3: 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. ( cf – II Tim. 2: 7-8 ) I Timothy 1: 5 But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.

Christians must also set goals Philippians 3: 17 Join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us. Philippians 3: 12 Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus.

II. Some characteristics of spiritual goals

II Timothy 4: 7-8 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith 8 in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day;

John 8:29 And He who sent Me is with Me; He has not left Me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to Him. Colossians 1: 10 so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work ...

Ephesians 4:15 but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ, I Peter 2: 2 like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation,

III. What are some areas in which we need spiritual goals ?

Ephesians 5: 8, 10 for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light ( 9 ... ) 10 trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. II Peter 3: 17–18 You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of unprincipled men and fall from your own steadfastness, 18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. ...

Facts are of little value until we know how to apply them. Colossians 1:10 so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; ( James 1 .. implanted word saves )

Developing trust / faith is fundamental Romans 10: 17 ... Study produces faith. James 1: 2-3 ... Trials strengthen faith. Applying the word affirms faith. Hebrews 5: 14 – But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil.

1. Evangelism and restoration 2. Membership involvement Some areas requiring congregational goals : 1. Evangelism and restoration 2. Membership involvement 3. Leadership development Elders and Deacons

The ultimate goal is to be face to face with God in eternity.

What is your progress toward that goal ?

Hear The Gospel – Romans 10: 17 “Faith Comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God.” Believe The Gospel – Mark 16: 16 “ He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved, and he that believeth not shall be damned.” Repent of Sins – Luke 13: 3 “Repent or You will Perish” Confess Christ – Romans 10: 9-10 “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God raised him from the dead, thou shall be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteous; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” Be Baptized – Acts 2: 38 “Repent and be baptized everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”