1. The Danger of Drifting
Hebrews 2:1

2. Drifting is Possible Hebrews 3:12 Hebrews 4:11 Hebrews 6:4-6

3. Signs of Drifting We become complacent
Rev. 3:15-17 – lukewarm Laodicea Hebrews 6:11-12 – not become sluggish Matthew 22:5 - they made light of it

4. Signs of Drifting We neglect God’s word
Matthew 4:4 – man shall not live by bread alone 1 Peter 2:2-3 – desire the pure milk of the word Hebrews 2:1-3 – give the more earnest heed to things heard (Hebrews 5:11 – dull)

5. Signs of Drifting We neglect prayer
Matthew 6:5-8 – importance of private prayer Romans 12:12 – continuing steadfastly in prayer James 5:16 – confess and pray for one another

6. Increased desire and care for worldly pleasures
Signs of Drifting
Increased desire and care for worldly pleasures
2 Timothy 3:4 – lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God Philippians 3:18-19 – many walk as enemies of the cross, whose god is their belly Ephesians 2:1-3 – your former conduct
Are you slipping back into it?

7. Increased excuses for neglectful behavior
Signs of Drifting
Increased excuses for neglectful behavior
Luke 14:16-24 – Jesus addressed those who made excuses Often, when one first fails they admit it. As they begin to drift away, their excuses begin to increase proportionately

8. Signs of Drifting We lack spiritual joy
We need to be content and joyful Romans 12:12 – rejoicing in hope Matthew 5:12 – rejoice and be exceedingly glad
1 Thessalonians 5:16 – rejoice always
Joyful is a mindset! Do we find real joy with our brethren?

9. We are constantly finding fault
Signs of Drifting
We are constantly finding fault
2 Corinthians 10:12 – do we find ourselves constantly seeking to justify ourselves based on others? Do we use the bad behavior of others to justify our neglect? Matthew 7:1-5, (cf. John 7:24), Judge properly!
Galatians 5:14-15– biting and devouring one another

10. A lack of concern for the souls of others
Signs of Drifting
A lack of concern for the souls of others
Philippians 2:3-4 – look out for the interests of others 2 Corinthians 5:10-11, Acts 8:4 – concern for the lost souls
When we don’t care about how our behavior affects others we may be drifting!

11. We can shipwreck our faith – 1 Timothy 1:18-20
The Danger of Drifting
We can reach a point where we no longer see “the shore” cf. Hebrews 6:4-6
We can shipwreck our faith – 1 Timothy 1:18-20

12. The Danger of Drifting
We are in danger of losing our souls 1 Corinthians 10:12 Hebrews 10:26-31
2 Peter 2:20-22

13. Addressing Drifting Make God your priority
Matthew 6:33 – seek first the kingdom of God Hebrews 6:19 – hope is our anchor (at the throne of God)
1 Peter 1:13 – rest your hope fully upon the grace of God

14. Let serving God become an every day occurrence
Addressing Drifting
Let serving God become an every day occurrence
Say something to God
Let God says something to you
Do something for God
Say something about God
Give something to God
Think of a blessing from God
Be thankful to God

15. Addressing Drifting Discipline your body
Continued examination
2 Corinthians 13:5, 1 Corinthians 10:12 take heed
Discipline your body
1 Corinthians 9:27 Be in control
Make the church important to you
Ephesians 4:16 – do your part!

16. Give diligence to increase your faith
Addressing Drifting
Give diligence to increase your faith
2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Peter 1:5-8 2 Peter 3:14 diligent to be found in peace
Worship God
John 4:24 In Spirit and in truth
Hebrews 10:25 be here!

17. If you have drifted, repent!
Addressing Drifting
Abstain from evil
Ephesians 4:22 put off your former conduct
Ephesians 5:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:22
If you have drifted, repent!
Revelation 2:5 – do the first works Acts 8:22, 2 Corinthians 7:10-11

18. What are you doing to prevent drifting in your life?