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Some REAL Resolutions (3)

In this text, we explore the importance of examining ourselves and placing God and His Kingdom first. Through renewing our minds, learning self-control, overcoming worldliness, and finding contentment, we can reach forward and make plans for a better future. Increasing our faith and caring for others are additional steps towards a fulfilling life in line with God's will.

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Some REAL Resolutions (3)

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  1. Some REAL Resolutions (3) 2 Corinthians 13:5

  2. “Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you? – Unless indeed you are disqualified.”2 Corinthians 13:5

  3. With 2012 now here it is a good time to examine ourselves • In our lessons last week and today we want to notice some underlying attitudes that will help us keep our resolve to become better.

  4. Seek First the Kingdom of God • Matthew 6:33 - This is the key to everything • It means that He is our priority • It means it is the first thing to be addressed

  5. To seek first the kingdom of God • Love God with all your heart, soul and mind Matthew 22:37-40Demonstrated by keeping His commandments – 1 John 5:2-3, 2:3-5

  6. To seek first the kingdom of God • Renew your mind – Rom. 12:1-2 – Make up your mind2 Cor. 4:16 – a daily occurrence • Learn self-control - 2 Pet. 1:i, Gal. 5:23 • Overcome worldliness – 1 John 2:15-17 • Learn contentment – Phil. 4:11

  7. Reach Forward • Let us determine to NOT live in the past. Far too many live in mediocrity. • Such things destroy and damage body and soul • Christians need to move aheadRev. 3:15-17

  8. Reach Forward • Christians need to move ahead • Phil. 3:12-14, Heb. 12:1-2, Gal. 6:9 • Let us never give up. When we fall down – GET UP!

  9. Reach Forward • A part of reaching forward it making plans. What is your “vision statement”? • Luke 14:28 – count the costNehemiah had a planThe disciples made plans • The “scheme of redemption” was a “mission statement”

  10. Increase my faith • Faith is a key ingredient in the Christian life cf. 2 Pet. 1:5-7 • Lack of faith often a hindrance in spiritual growth and maturityJas. 1:5-7

  11. Increase my faith • The Christian life is built upon faith - • Heb. 11:62 Cor. 10:15, Rom. 1:8, 1 Thess. 1:8-9

  12. Increase my faith • Luke 17:5, Mark 9:23-24 – increase our faith • Psalm 37:25 • As the priority of the kingdom increases, our faith will grow naturally

  13. Care about others • Matt. 22:37-40The second greatest commandment – love your neighbor as yourself • God wants us to share with others

  14. Care about others • Love your neighbor as yourself - Rom. 13:9, Gal. 5:14, Jas. 2:8, etc.

  15. Care about others • Other passagesPhil. 2:3-4, Gal. 6:10, Rom. 15:2, 1 Cor. 10:24 • We NEED to care about others enough to share God’s kingdom – cf. Matt. 5:14-16 • Let’s resolve to care & share

  16. Is God and His Kingdom first? 2 Corinthians 13:5

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