Wednesday Night, June 21, 2017
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SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 27
-The lack of courage is also what it means to be a coward.
-Ask yourself are you courageous in Christ.
-There will be a lot of people who will not make it to heaven because they are to concerned about living a comfortable life.
SCRIPTURE: 1 John 2
-You being ashamed of God will keep you from the Kingdom of God.
-One major key in being successful is getting help! You can’t do everything on your own.
-There is a confidence that comes with truly knowing God.
-People who are on fire for God have a different spirit about them. They stand out in a positive way.
-Your personality is wrapped up in your spirituality.
-You can see courage in action. It’s noticeable!
-Most days we are not dealing with people trying to kill us because of our faith. So what are you so afraid of?
-What impact do you have on people concerning your reputation and work in Christ?
SCRIPTURE: 1 Timothy 1
-Get spiritually excited.
-When you do stuff for God don’t be timid about it.
-Care about what you are talking about. Care about what you are singing about. Care about your effort for Christ!
-Know what you are doing and why you are doing it.
-Live with purpose and live with passion.
-Do people see you praising and acknowledging the Lord?
-Know God’s word. Point blank period.
SCRIPTURE: Psalms 40
-Why hide the fact that God is good? Give God the praise and credit that he is due!
-How is it possible that you consider yourself a christian but are not declaring God’s love?
-Bring some spirit and energy! Who is the last person that you’ve declared God’s love to?
-It should not be a secret that you love Jesus Christ.
SCRIPTURE: Psalms 119
-Love conquers fear.
-What can you accomplish if you are scared to love?
-Do stuff because it’s right regardless of if it makes you uncomfortable or not.
-Don’t turn and run when the big moment comes.
SCRIPTURE: 2 Timothy 3
-Things will come up that you have to deal with as a Christian. No excuses.
-Let Jesus use you and stop trying to avoid making a stance.
-Satan doesn’t want you to be excited about God.