SPIRITUAL INVENTORY SUNDAY

PRAYER “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2 BIBLE STUDY “But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him.” 1 John 2:5 OVERCOMING SIN “O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? I thank God — through Jesus Christ our Lord!” Romans 7:24–25 HOW ARE WE DOING? EVANGELISM “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes…” Romans 1:16 CHURCH “…not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together… but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.” Hebrews 10:24 SPIRITUAL GIFTS “Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them…” Romans 12:6. ANTICIPATION “The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray.” 1 Peter 4:7

PRAYER “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2

“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Hebrews 4:16 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 HOW IS YOUR PRAYER LIFE?

Tools - PrayerMate - Chapel Prayer Card - Missionary Prayer Handbook Tips A- Adoration C- Confession T- Thanksgiving S- Supplication HOW IS YOUR PRAYER LIFE?

BIBLE STUDY “But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him.” 1 John 2:5

ARE YOU LETTING GOD SPEAK INTO YOUR LIFE? Goal “Study to shew yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 Tools - YouVersion - Bible Reading Plans - Blue Letter Bible - Strong’s Concordance - Commentaries - Emmaus Courses Tips S- Scripture O- Observation A- Application P- Prayer What does it say - About God - About Mankind - How does it apply to me? ARE YOU LETTING GOD SPEAK INTO YOUR LIFE?

OVERCOMING SIN “O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? I thank God — through Jesus Christ our Lord!” Romans 7:24–25

LIVE IN VICTORY– NOT DEFEAT! “I have written to you, fathers, Because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, Because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, And you have overcome the wicked one.” 1 John 2:14 “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” 1 John 5:4-5 “Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts.” Romans 6:11-12 LIVE IN VICTORY– NOT DEFEAT!

LIVE IN VICTORY– NOT DEFEAT! Tools - The Armor of God: Ephesians 6:13 - Word of God: Memorize and read scripture - Prayer: It is God’s will that you overcome sin - Love and Faith: Love Jesus more than your sin and trust that He is more powerful than your desires Tips - Know your weaknesses Specific sins you struggle with - Know your enemy Satan, self, and the world system - Know your allies Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Family of God LIVE IN VICTORY– NOT DEFEAT!

EVANGELISM “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes…” Romans 1:16

HOW IMPORTANT IS THE GOSPEL TO YOU? Tools - Tract Rack - Home Bible Study - TEPSE Training - YouTube training from Ray Comfort, You Tell It, etc. Goal “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching…. As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.” 2 Timothy 4:1-2,5 HOW IMPORTANT IS THE GOSPEL TO YOU? Tips - Ask questions - Memorize Gospel verses - Practice your testimony - Practice sharing - Pray for opportunities and boldness

LOCAL CHURCH “And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.” Hebrews 10:24

CHRIST LOVES THE CHURCH– DO YOU? Be Together - Lord’s Supper - Family Bible Hour - Sunday Night Study - Prayer Meeting Serve Together - Youth Ministries - Summer Outreaches - Prison Ministry - Ladies Missionary Class - Food service - Bible Studies Love One Another - Visitation - Prayer - Discipleship - Outside Fellowship Tips Focus on people, not programs. Come to church to give, not get. Understand how and why the church meets the way we do. Do your part to promote love and unity in the Body of Christ. CHRIST LOVES THE CHURCH– DO YOU?

ANTICIPATION “The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray.” 1 Peter 4:7

DO YOU LONG FOR CHRIST’S RETURN? THIS WORLD IS NOT OUR HOME “And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work. Rev 22:12.

PRAYER “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2 BIBLE STUDY “But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him.” 1 John 2:5 OVERCOMING SIN “O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? I thank God — through Jesus Christ our Lord!” Romans 7:24–25 HOW ARE WE DOING? EVANGELISM “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes…” Romans 1:16 CHURCH “…not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together… but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.” Hebrews 10:24 SPIRITUAL GIFTS “Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them…” Romans 12:6. ANTICIPATION “The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray.” 1 Peter 4:7

SPIRITUAL INVENTORY SUNDAY “…But we urge you, brethren, that you increase more and more.” 1 Thessalonians 4:10