| CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER | PASTOR DALE A. O’SHIELDS | | FEBRUARY 29 & MARCH 1, 2020 |

#8 SEE THE STEPS

Proverbs 29:18 (KJV) Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

1. Getting on the right _____________ is the key to getting to the right _____________.

• Matthew 7:13-14 • Hebrews 11:6 • 1 Corinthians 15:58 • Proverbs 4:18-19

2. Spiritual _________________ is the result of following the right spiritual ________________.

• Isaiah 55:8 • 1 Corinthians 10:3 • Joshua 5:10-12 • Psalm 119:57-59 • James 2:17 • 2 Corinthians 6:1

3. God’s process for spiritual progress is ________________. What are these steps?

‣ Consistent ___________________ ____________ with God.

Proverbs 8:34-35 (NIV) Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. For those who find me find life and receive favor from the Lord.

Psalm 5:3 (NIV) In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.

Matthew 6:6 (NIV) But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

‣ Consistent involvement in the ______________ ______________.

Hebrews 10:25 (TLB) Let us not neglect our church meetings, as some people do, but encourage and warn each other, especially now that the day of his coming back again is drawing near.

Acts 2:42 (TLB) They joined with the other believers in regular attendance at the apostles’ teaching sessions and at the Communion services and prayer meetings.

Matthew 16:18 (NIV) And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.

‣ Consistently ______________________ your _______________.

Luke 6:38 (NIV) Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

Isaiah 54:2 (NIV) Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes.

‣ Consistently ______________________ well to the things God reveals to you about yourself and your relationships with others.

1 John 1:8 (Msg) If we claim that we’re free of sin, we’re only fooling ourselves. A claim like that is errant nonsense.

Hebrews 12:14-15 (TPT) In every relationship be swift to choose peace over competition, and run swiftly toward holiness, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord. Watch over each other to make sure that no one misses the revelation of God’s grace. And make sure no one lives with a root of bitterness sprouting within them which will only cause trouble and poison the hearts of many.

Ephesians 4:1-6 (TPT) As a prisoner of the Lord, I plead with you to walk holy, in a way that is suitable to your high rank, given to you in your divine calling. With tender humility and quiet patience, always demonstrate gentleness and generous love toward one another, especially toward those who may try your patience. Be faithful to guard the sweet harmony of the Holy Spirit among you in the bonds of peace, being one body and one spirit, as you were all called into the same glorious hope of divine destiny. For the Lord God is one, and so are we, for we share in one faith, one baptism, and one Father. And He is the perfect Father who leads us all, works through us all, and lives in us all!