Download - Dec.28.2014 Sunday Message 3.) ESTABLISH AND STRENGTHEN GOOD HABITS THAT MAKE YOU A BETTER PERSON
I AM A BETTER PERSON
IN 2015 BY GOD'S GRACE
I AM A BETTER PERSON
IN 2015 BY GOD'S GRACE
WORD OF GOD:WORD OF GOD:
• Job 37:5
God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our
understanding.
• 1Corinthians 15:10
But by the grace of GOD I am what I am, and HIS GRACE to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them- yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.
1 Samuel 26:25 (NIV) Then Saul said to David, “May you be blessed, David my son;
you will do great things and surely triumph.” So David went on his way, and Saul
returned home.
" YOUR LIFE IS YOUR GIFT FROM
GOD AND WHAT YOU'LL DO WITH
YOUR LIFE IS YOUR GIFT TO GOD"
I SUGGEST THAT YOUR BIRTHDAY
GIFT TO THE LORD JESUS ON CHRISTMAS IS
WHAT YOUR LIFE WILL BECOME
NEXT YEAR 2015.
BECOME A BETTER A
PERSON IN 2015 BY
GOD'S GRACE!
KEY FACTORS TO BECOME A BETTER PERSON IN 2015:KEY FACTORS TO BECOME A BETTER PERSON IN 2015:
• 1. CLEAR GOALS• 2. TIME-MANAGEMENT • 3. HABITS• 4. DISCIPLINE• 5. PASSION
3.) ESTABLISH AND STRENGTHEN GOOD HABITS THAT MAKE YOU A
BETTER PERSON
3.) ESTABLISH AND STRENGTHEN GOOD HABITS THAT MAKE YOU A
BETTER PERSONA. WHAT IS A HABIT ?Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary- a settled tendency or usual manner of behavior- A behavior pattern acquired by frequent repetition
or physiologic exposure that shows itself in regularity or increased facility of performance
- a way of acting fixed through repetition
- implies a doing unconciously and compulsively
B.) ACCEPT THAT IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO CHANGE BAD HABITS WITH GOOD HABITS.
-DEAL WITH YOUR BAD HABITS SERIOUSLY NOW Hebrews 12:1
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that
hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run
with perseverance the race marked out for us.
Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are
surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that
hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run
with perseverance the race marked out for us.
Hosea 5:4
They couldn't turn to God if they wanted to. Their evil life is a bad habit. Every
breath they take is a whore's breath. They
wouldn't recognize GOD if they saw me
NOTE: BAD HABITS ARE BONDAGES AND STRONGHOLDSRomans 6:19 I put this in human terms
because you are weak in your natural selves. Just as you
used to offer the parts of your body in slavery to impurity
and to ever-increasing wickedness, so now offer
them in slavery to righteousness leading to
holiness.
Romans 6:19 I put this in human terms
because you are weak in your natural selves. Just as you
used to offer the parts of your body in slavery to impurity
and to ever-increasing wickedness, so now offer
them in slavery to righteousness leading to
holiness.
5 STEPS TO WORK OUT IN BECOMING A BETTER A
PERSON IN 2015
5 STEPS TO WORK OUT IN BECOMING A BETTER A
PERSON IN 20151Corinthians 15:10
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace
to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them- -yet not I, but the grace of God that
was with me.
1.) Identify and List down all bad habits to
get rid off
1.) Identify and List down all bad habits to
get rid offJohn 8:32
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will
set you free."
John 8:32
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will
set you free."
Galatians 5:1
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of
slavery
2.) Renounce all bad habits in prayer and be set free
2.) Renounce all bad habits in prayer and be set free
3.) Crucify flesh of bad habits by the power of the Holy Spirit
3.) Crucify flesh of bad habits by the power of the Holy Spirit
Romans 8:13
For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will
die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live,
Romans 8:13
For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will
die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live,
4.) Identify and list down all good habits to acquire
4.) Identify and list down all good habits to acquire
BAD HABITS
Negative thinking
BAD HABITS
Negative thinking
GOOD HABITS
Positive thinking by God’s promises
GOOD HABITS
Positive thinking by God’s promises
1.)THINKING HABITS1.)THINKING HABITS
BAD HABITS
-NO Negative talking
-NO LYING
-NO Cursing
-NO Nagging
-Lack of Communication
BAD HABITS
-NO Negative talking
-NO LYING
-NO Cursing
-NO Nagging
-Lack of Communication
GOOD HABITS
-Positive words that are biblical
-Always truthful speaking
-Always blessing
-Words of affirmation
-Weekly Communication time
GOOD HABITS
-Positive words that are biblical
-Always truthful speaking
-Always blessing
-Words of affirmation
-Weekly Communication time
2.) SPEAKING HABITS2.) SPEAKING HABITS
BAD HABITS
- NO LATE
- Procrastination
-NO Wasting of time on excessive TV, Internet, FB, Games, “unlitxt”
BAD HABITS
- NO LATE
- Procrastination
-NO Wasting of time on excessive TV, Internet, FB, Games, “unlitxt”
GOOD HABITS
-Always “ON TIME”
-PRO-ACTIVE
-USE TIME on Advance Reading
GOOD HABITS
-Always “ON TIME”
-PRO-ACTIVE
-USE TIME on Advance Reading
3.) TIME SPENDING HABITS3.) TIME SPENDING HABITS
BAD HABITS
- NO IRRITABILITY AND MOODINESS
- NO JUNK FOOD AND OVER EATING
BAD HABITS
- NO IRRITABILITY AND MOODINESS
- NO JUNK FOOD AND OVER EATING
GOOD HABITS
-Always Calm and Patient by God’s Grace
- Healthy food and moderate eating
GOOD HABITS
-Always Calm and Patient by God’s Grace
- Healthy food and moderate eating
4.) EMOTIONAL HABITS4.) EMOTIONAL HABITS
5.) EATING HABITS5.) EATING HABITS
BAD HABITS
- NO LITTERING
- Keys and clothes everywhere
- No Planner
BAD HABITS
- NO LITTERING
- Keys and clothes everywhere
- No Planner
GOOD HABITS
-Use garbage bin always
-Put in designated places
-Use weekly planner
GOOD HABITS
-Use garbage bin always
-Put in designated places
-Use weekly planner
6.) ORGANIZATIONAL HABITS
6.) ORGANIZATIONAL HABITS
BAD HABITS
- NO 12 HABITS
- Inconsistent attendance to Cell group, Sunday worship, Dawnwatch, Holy Spirit meeting
BAD HABITS
- NO 12 HABITS
- Inconsistent attendance to Cell group, Sunday worship, Dawnwatch, Holy Spirit meeting
GOOD HABITS
- Do the 12 habits esp. Devotion Bible reading and Daniel Prayer
- “No Bible,No breakfast”
-Consistent attendance for empowerment
GOOD HABITS
- Do the 12 habits esp. Devotion Bible reading and Daniel Prayer
- “No Bible,No breakfast”
-Consistent attendance for empowerment
7.) SPIRITUAL HABITS7.) SPIRITUAL HABITS
1 Timothy (NIV)13 Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house.
And not only do they become idlers, but also busybodies who talk nonsense,
saying things they ought not to.
1 Timothy (NIV)13 Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house.
And not only do they become idlers, but also busybodies who talk nonsense,
saying things they ought not to.
Proverbs 13:4 (NIV)4 A sluggard’s appetite is never filled,
but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
Proverbs 13:4 (NIV)4 A sluggard’s appetite is never filled,
but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
NO MORE IDLE TIMENO MORE IDLE TIME
TMSG PRAISING GOD MUST BECOME YOUR
HABIT
Psalms 64:10
Be glad, good people! Fly to GOD! Good-hearted people,
make praise your habit.
Psalms 64:10
Be glad, good people! Fly to GOD! Good-hearted people,
make praise your habit.
TMSG FORGIVENESS MUST BECOME YOUR HABIT
Psalms 130:4 As it turns out, forgiveness is
your habit, and that's why you're worshiped.
Psalms 130:4 As it turns out, forgiveness is
your habit, and that's why you're worshiped.
Luke 5:16 But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and
prayedDANIEL PRAYER MUST BECOME YOUR
HABIT
Daniel 6:10 Now when Daniel learned that the decree had
been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened
toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks
to his God, just as he had done before.
ATTENDING CHRISTIAN GATHERINGS MUST BECOME A HABIT
Hebrews 10:25
Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing,
but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day
approaching.
5.) Pray and declare these good habits upon your life often , daily as much as possible.
5.) Pray and declare these good habits upon your life often , daily as much as possible.Luke 18:1 Then Jesus told his disciples a
parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.
Luke 22:40 On reaching the place, he said to them, "Pray that you will not fall into temptation."
Proverbs 18:21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
CONCLUSION: CONCLUSION: 2Corinthians 12:9
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the
more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's
power may rest on me.Philippians 4:13
I can do everything through him who gives me strength.