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New Year's Resolutions…

40 to 45%- will make Resolutions Top= Weight loss, exercise, smoking, money management / debt reduction 8 %- Will go the Distance

God weighs in…

Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy- Psalm 33:3

Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy- Psalm 33:3 And they sang a new song before the throne - Revelation 14:3

Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy- Psalm 33:3 And they sang a new song before the throne - Revelation 14:3 Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the saints - Psalm 149:1

And He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new” - Rev. 21:5

...his mercies never fail. They are new every morning - Lamentations 3:22-23

"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!" - Isaiah 43:18-19

Say not, “Why were the former days better than these?” For it is not from wisdom that you ask this (ESV) Don't long for "the good old days." This is not wise (NLT) - Ecclesiastes 7:10

OT Israel: New People New Covenant New Laws Every 7 Years= Fresh Start on Debts

NT Jesus: New People New Covenant New Laws Forgiven of All Debts

God created time And uses it to give us Seasons of Newness New Year's Resolutions

New Year's Resolutions 8 Percent??? Check: Resolutions Motives Power Source

God wants more for you Than you want for You It glorifies God When we effort becoming The best version of ourselves

KEY TRUTH God’s power works through you When you change according to His desires and His plan

…work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose - Philippians 2:12-13

…work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose - Philippians 2:12-13 Alignment

God’s power works through you When you change according to His desires and His plan

Purpose

Kids Know Best…?

Kids Know Best…? God wants more for you Than you want for you

Categories: What God wants for us What We want for us What God does not want for us

Categories: What God wants for us What We want for us What God does not want for us Priority: God and his desires

How Do I Know? Check it against the scriptures

How Do I Know? Check it against the scriptures Test it in prayer

How Do I Know? Check it against the scriptures Test it in prayer Talk it to People who Walk It

How Do I Know? Does it Stoke a Desire for the things of God? Does it Dull my Desire for the things of God?

God’s power works through you When you change according to His desires and His plan

Make the List Check it Twice Now what?

Priority- First, Second, Third Measurable- how will I know when I'm on the right track? Specific- what does it mean to have a good relationship? Trip? …or Journey?

Layman Church 1- We train disciples to Change their world for Jesus

Layman Church 1- We train disciples to Change their world for Jesus 2- By teaching the scriptures for life-change, and efforting intentional Community, Prayer and Worship

Layman Church 1- We train disciples to Change their world for Jesus 2- By teaching the scriptures for life-change, and efforting intentional Community, Prayer and Worship 3- So that God will be glorified and people will become whole

Layman Church - Priority - Specific - Measurable - Journey

Make the List Check it Twice

God’s power works through you When you change according to His desires and His plan God's Plan: "Go and Make Disciples…"

1- Commit to Prayer and Believe Faith is the key that opens the door To God's Work in your life

"…if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us" 'If you can?' All things are possible to him who believes "I believe! Help my unbelief…"

…if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.” 'If you can?' All things are possible to him who believes "I believe! Help my unbelief…" Do I honestly believe it can change?

Pray and Believe Faith invites God in

Pray and Believe Faith invites God in Faith empowers

Pray and Believe Faith invites God in Faith empowers Faith takes action as God directs

2- Change Actions Instead of Managing Results

"What must I do to inherit eternal life?" (Results)

"What must I do to inherit eternal life?" Go and sell…give to the poor…follow Me. (Actions)

"What must I do to inherit eternal life?" Go and sell…give to the poor…follow Me. When he heard this, he became very sad… - Luke 18

Change actions to change results Managing results is the definition of Epic Fail

He who is without sin, cast the first stone…

He who is without sin, cast the first stone… Neither do I condemn you. Go and sin no more… - John 8

Change Actions Instead of Managing Results

Pray and Believe, Change Actions instead of Managing Results What actions do I need to take? What do I need to change?

God’s power works through you When you change according to His desires and His plan

3- Choose your Environment Choose what you Feed your Head

Environment People, Places, Things (Triggers)

Environment Lot…was tormented his righteous soul - 2 Peter 2 …many…among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not confess their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue; for they loved praise from men more than praise from God - John 12:42-43

Environment What changes do I need to make in people, places and things?

Feed Your Head Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life - Proverbs 4:23 Take every thought captive to make it obedient of Christ - 2 Cor. 10:5

Feed Your Head …whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things - Philippians 4:8 God's Word is Milk and Meat

Pray and Believe Change Actions instead of Managing Results Choose Your Environment and What You Feed Your Head

8% is for chumps

A fall is never failure Refusal to get up is failure

Not all New Year's Resolutions will be kept When they aren't… what can I learn?

Not all New Year's Resolutions will be kept When they aren't… what can I learn? Peter will never deny Christ, until he does… humility

God’s power works through you When you change according to His desires and His plan

God…is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory - Ephesians 3:20 God…is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory - Ephesians 3:20

Layman Goals: 20 Enter Relationship with Jesus 20 Baptisms 200 in 2 Years Call Layman "Home"