Sermons About Next-steps
Getting God's Direction - Taking Your "Next Steps"
Where to go and what to do now that you are "getting God's direction".
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The Biggest Risk
We all Take Risks… We only recognize the ones that could result in discomfort.
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Your Spiritual Journey
Where we get stuck… “Those along the path are the ones who hear, and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved. Those on the rock are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in the time of testing they fall away. The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life's worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature.” luke8/12>14 Adolescence What’s the key to taking your next right step… “But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.” luke8/15 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” james1/2>4 Perseverance
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When Obedience Hurts
Obedience is the door through which we enter the canopy of God's Provision! * Obedience doesn’t mean I get my way *Obedience means I trust God to bless as He sees fit *Obedience will be my safeguard For Obedience to Become A Heart Issue: * I must feed my spirit 1timothy4/7 * I must keep my conscience clear 1timothy1/5
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The God Who Changes History
Why God Chooses to Re-Write History… *Humble Yourself *Repent Often * Deal with problems Privately so it won’t be done publicly *Discipline yourself for Godliness *Strengthen yourself in the Lord
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Prayer Principles
PRAYER PRINCIPLES: *Pray with Thanksgiving regardless of your expectation *Pray with great Wisdom *Prayer is Submitting myself to God, not forcing God to act
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Excelerating Excellent Characteristics
*I must develop Genuine Character as my starting point *I must Stand On My Own *I must become Comfortable In My Faith *I must learn to Deal With Problems better
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Even If God Does Not
*Decide Early On what will control you *Surrender Control *Build Confidence on what God has already done
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Becoming Ten Times Better
I can Excellerate my spiritual growth by taking my next steps *Decide to identify with God *Renew your identity often *Be willing to be tested *Trust God’s ways
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