COMMITMENT Luke 9:57-62 What is a true commitment to God? True commitment is more than participating (vv. 57-58) - commitment involve sacrifices True commitment is prioritizing God (vv. 59-60) III. True commitment is keeping focus on God (vv . 61-62) -
THE FIRST GREATEST COMMANDMENT Mark 12:30 I. WITH ALL YOUR HEART a. It will have a major impact on what you say b. It will have a major impact on your interest c. It will have a major impact on your actions d. It will have a major impact on who you choose as a friend II. WITH ALL YOUR SOUL a. Our lives are anchored with the promise of God’s word b. He is a vital part of our very being
III. WITH ALL YOUR MIND a. It will have a major impact on the way we think b. It will have a major impact on the way we speak IV. WITH ALL YOU STRENGTH a. cloth the full armor of God b. use the spiritual gift and talent that He gives CONCLUSION:
Attitude towards difficult people Bless and pray for them Be humble 2. Do good for them 3. Live at peace with them 4. Show kindness to them
Dealing with Difficult People 2. Labor and Serve them Sacrifice 3. Lend a help and be hospitable Be approachable 4. Live in harmony with them -
BE PATIENT IN THE MIDST OF SUFFERING (James 5:7-11) Wait patiently until the coming of the Lord (7-9) a. Be like a farmer b. Be stand firm II. Wait with perseverance (10-11) a. Blessing’s come
(John 14:6) Reason: Living in the right way or direction II. Living with the right truth of conviction II. Living with the right life destination
WALKING with God (Matthew 4:18-22) Walking with God is: 1. Doing His mission - is an active lifestyle - God called the four fishermen to the mission - as we learn to walk with Jesus we should active - all of us should be involved in the mission that God has given to us - studying His word 2. Doing His Direction - going with Him means giving up something - to walk with Him we must repent our sins and follow His direction When we walk with God our life will be changed
VALUING OUR SOUL (Luke 12:16-21) Three reasons why many people will lose their soul I. Wrong AMBITION (v 16-18) II. Wrong ATTITUDE (v 19) b III. Wrong ASSUMPTION (v 20)