Monday, November 9, 2015

Qualities Found in a Godly Person

Date: November 8, 2015
Scriptures: Psalm 56:3, Psalm 62:11, Matthew 6:31
Sermon Topic: Qualities Found in a Godly Person
There are people who are born again and baptized but are worried about trivial things. Worrying is sinful and useless.
I must obey God without full understanding. That’s what faith is – it’s believing sight unseen. Word of God says that the just shall live by faith.
Despite the trials, naysayers – we face them with the assurance if God be for us who can be against us.
It’s not what someone else says about you, it’s what God says about you. God formed man out of dust. We are bust dust – unto dust we shall return. No matter what you wear or what you do, we are but dust.
We have the assurance that God is for us. Weak Christians need to build their lives based on what God says.
What are you worried about? You worry about tomorrow – then tomorrow gets here and you worry about the next day and nothing happens.
Why worry about something that you can’t change? Get up with a song of praise. Don’t let that stuff tie you down.
Psalm 56:3 – this scripture is the key for worrying. Psalm 62:11 – power belongs to God, not to us. We can do all things through Christ but the power belongs to God.
Matthew 6:31 – you can’t prevent the thought from coming, but don’t take the thought. Don’t verbalize what you’re thinking. Cast the thought down. You reactions to problems will determine if you succeed or fail. Discipline your thinking.
Satan can’t read your mind – he hears what you says. That’s why he had to talk to Eve to put her in a position of doubting.
Spiritual battles are won in your mind. Have the right attitude. What I think controls my mind. Out of the heart the mouth speaks. What you say out of your mouth becomes the reality that you live with. You have what you say.
Faith comes by hearing – if you speak it, you’re listening to what you say.
You must screen those who carry a virus of doubt.
Get the revelation of who you are – A child of God destined for greatness. Once you get this you’ll realize that wall isn’t an obstacle. Some walls have doors – Get out of your comfort zone. If you want the fruit you have to go out on a limb.
The only thing you find at the shore is minnows. You have to go out in the deep water. You’ll never leave where you are until you become dissatisfied with where you are.
Be careful for nothing. You don’t have to tell everyone your business. Make your requests known to God.
David was greatly distressed, but he had to encourage himself. Sometimes we have to make adjustments. Everything won’t be cut and dry for you. Know how to handle trials. You must stay positive because all things work together for the good.
I’m a winner now. Psalm 55:2  - Cast your cares on God and he will sustain you.
Faith acts like it’s so, even when it’s not so, that it might be so.
If I’m dealing with something I discipline my mind that it’s already done. When you make behavioral changes you have the following:
  • Conviction – brought on by the spirit
  • Confession – I agree with what the spirit says because that’s what right.
  • Correction – setup a structured plan to enforce obedience.
Force this body to obey the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 9:27 – you have to hold the course until you see results. Don’t give up after one or two days wait on the Lord.
There will be times when you may have to wait – but you must praise God while you wait.
In a storm, never forget the promise of God. Psalm 107:27 – My promise outweighs any problem that we have.
4 truths
  • Know who I am in Christ
  • Be settled on the faithfulness of God. If he did it before he’ll do it again.
  • Know what I’m capable of doing – All things are possible. All you have to do is believe. God is committed to a person of faith.
Psalm 34:7 – understand God’s commitment. Greater things will you do. He didn’t call us to be mediocre. If you’re in something he will deliver. Don’t let the enemy make you believe that you won’t make it out.
When you’re in a storm get a song in your heart and a smile on your face, speak to the storm.
You have to discipline yourself to know when it’s time to move on. (In a relationship or on the job)
In everything there is a season and a time for it. Some things that are behind, if you keep focusing on it, it will drive you crazy. Get up every morning and say, “I am blessed”. Failure can’t happen in your life without your permission, if you’re going to be for God.
Nobody can make you do anything – but you must motivate yourself. I’m going to bless the Lord. Be strong in the Lord. Talk expectations not experiences. Stop re-hashing old stuff.
Overcomers stand on the promises and on the word of God. Corinthians 1:20 – You must have absolute dependence on the word of God.
 
 
 


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