How to Change Your Life

Introduction:

Jesus died – not so that we could live for ourselves – but for Him & through Him! We have become a new creation in Christ. All things are new – old has passed away. Remember excitement when you first became a Christian? Maybe you have been Christian for sometime – but are not satisfied with your Christian life. Maybe you feel more transformation is necessary. Perhaps you are not a Christian. You know that changes need to be made in your life. Today’s lesson will help you understand the importance of turning your life over to Christ.

I. Approach Your Christianity With ________________________!

A. Passionate = a powerful emotion or appetite; ardent adoring love; great ____________________________ for a certain activity; subject, etc.

1. Synonyms: passion, ardor, enthusiasm, fervor, fire, _______________

B Where does ____________________ fit in?

1. Are we passionate in getting life changing truth?

C. We must make sure to take our physical/mental intensity to the next level! We’re not here to go through the motions!

II. Raise Your _________________ _______________________!

A. Expect the ___________________!

1. Demand a higher standard for yourself.

2. _____________________________ to succeed!

B. Look to excel in your Christianity! See 1 Thess. 4:1, 9-10.

1. Eccl. 9:10 – do it w/all your __________________!

C. Never justified to slack off - Phil. 3:13-15; 4:13-15

III. Harness the Power of Faith!

A. God has given each person the _________________ to be all that he can be!

1. Phil. 4:13. Two words, “_____ ______” Not, “I can’t,” or “I don’t know.”

B. Jhn. 5:1-8 – here’s an example of someone limiting themselves.

1. Must change our thinking to one of ________________ in Christ.

IV. Model Successful Godly Behavior.

A. Success leaves footprints. Christians look to ______________ – Heb. 12:1-3

B. Look to ________________________ – 1 Thess. 5:11

V. Decide to ________________________ at all costs!

A. We must be planning out our spiritual lives & taking advantage of opportunities when they arise!

B. Successful people do not quit just b/c they make ___________________!

1. Keep on trying. Time after time. Mt. 26:75 – Peter

2. Later b/c one of greatest gospel preachers ever! An apostle who had tremendous impact on others.

C. Do the best you can – let it rip – start making decisions.

1. There isn’t anything you can’t foul up that we can’t fix.

Conclusion:

A. Too many Christians suffer from paralysis of analysis.

B. Be clean on the goals you would like to accomplish - & prayerfully commit yourself to them! Lk. 10:2



How to Change Your Life Introduction: Jesus died – not so that we could live for ourselves – but for Him & through Him! We have become a new creation in Christ. All things are new – old has passed away. Remember excitement when you first became a Christian? Maybe you have been Christian for sometime – but are not satisfied with your Christian life. Maybe you feel more transformation is necessary. Perhaps you are not a Christian. You know that changes need to be made in your life. Today’s lesson will help you understand the importance of turning your life over to Christ. I. Approach Your Christianity With ________________________! A. Passionate = a powerful emotion or appetite; ardent adoring love; great ____________________________ for a certain activity; subject, etc. 1. Synonyms: passion, ardor, enthusiasm, fervor, fire, _______________ B Where does ____________________ fit in? 1. Are we passionate in getting life changing truth? C. We must make sure to take our physical/mental intensity to the next level! We’re not here to go through the motions! II. Raise Your _________________ _______________________! A. Expect the ___________________! 1. Demand a higher standard for yourself. 2. _____________________________ to succeed! B. Look to excel in your Christianity! See 1 Thess. 4:1, 9-10. 1. Eccl. 9:10 – do it w/all your __________________! C. Never justified to slack off - Phil. 3:13-15; 4:13-15 III. Harness the Power of Faith! A. God has given each person the _________________ to be all that he can be! 1. Phil. 4:13. Two words, “_____ ______” Not, “I can’t,” or “I don’t know.” B. Jhn. 5:1-8 – here’s an example of someone limiting themselves. 1. Must change our thinking to one of ________________ in Christ. IV. Model Successful Godly Behavior. A. Success leaves footprints. Christians look to ______________ – Heb. 12:1-3 B. Look to ________________________ – 1 Thess. 5:11 V. Decide to ________________________ at all costs! A. We must be planning out our spiritual lives & taking advantage of opportunities when they arise! B. Successful people do not quit just b/c they make ___________________! 1. Keep on trying. Time after time. Mt. 26:75 – Peter 2. Later b/c one of greatest gospel preachers ever! An apostle who had tremendous impact on others. C. Do the best you can – let it rip – start making decisions. 1. There isn’t anything you can’t foul up that we can’t fix. Conclusion: A. Too many Christians suffer from paralysis of analysis. B. Be clean on the goals you would like to accomplish - & prayerfully commit yourself to them! Lk. 10:2