Why dont Christians read the Bible? This presentation looks at the reasons, but also comes up with practical solutions. For more detail, visit my Time For God blog series: http://melaniejongsma.wordpress.com/2009/08/23/time-for-god-part-1/
In this lesson Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to a wedding feast. In this lessons we examine in what ways is the kingdom of heaven like a wedding feast. Both audio and slides can be enjoyed at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by Brian Birdow
The document discusses the topic of prayer. It defines prayer as simply talking to God, like talking to a best friend or father. It says prayer can be done alone, with others, for others, in small or large groups, or as a nation. Prayer can occur anywhere, including in a car, bathroom, church, or outside. Jesus taught his followers the Lord's Prayer as a model for how to pray. The document also provides several Bible verses about prayer and its power.
Pentecost marks the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and the beginning of the Christian church. Over 3,000 people were baptized that day. The church calls us beyond our personal concerns to worship God together. We are stewards of the gifts God has given us, including our time, talents, treasures, and relationships. As stewards, we are called to use our gifts to fulfill God's purposes and support the church through proportional giving according to our abilities. The parish budget for 2012 is around $775,000, and each of the 660 pledging units is asked to pledge an average of $1,174 to meet this goal.
EFFECTIVE CHURCH LEADERSHIP FOR THE 21st CENTURYJoseph Smith
Joseph G. Smith gave a presentation on effective church leadership for the 21st century. He emphasized that church leaders must focus on advancing the mission of making disciples. Five essential ingredients for leadership were identified: vision, industry, perseverance, service, and discipline. Leaders need a vision for change, must work hard to implement their vision, persevere despite opposition, serve others humbly, and maintain spiritual discipline. The presentation highlighted that Seventh-day Adventists were called to fulfill God's end-time mission as revealed in prophecy. Effective leadership is needed to keep the church focused on its purpose.
The document discusses the importance and blessings of observing the Sabbath or Shabbat. It explains that God instituted the Sabbath as a day of rest after creating the world in six days. Keeping the Sabbath is one of the Ten Commandments. The document outlines traditional Jewish practices for welcoming the Sabbath, including lighting candles and saying blessings over wine and bread. It encourages taking time to rest and enjoy God's blessings on the Sabbath.
This document discusses the importance of living a focused life. It emphasizes focusing on (1) the right person - Jesus Christ, (2) the right prize - heavenly treasures rather than worldly possessions, and (3) the right people - other believers who are like-minded rather than those living worldly lifestyles. The document uses several biblical examples to illustrate each point and encourages believers to evaluate where their focus currently lies in their lives.
“Being used by God
is not confined to pastors, preachers or teachers. Anybody can be an instrument
in God's hands.”
God can use anybody, believer or nonbeliever.
In this lesson Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to a wedding feast. In this lessons we examine in what ways is the kingdom of heaven like a wedding feast. Both audio and slides can be enjoyed at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by Brian Birdow
The document discusses the topic of prayer. It defines prayer as simply talking to God, like talking to a best friend or father. It says prayer can be done alone, with others, for others, in small or large groups, or as a nation. Prayer can occur anywhere, including in a car, bathroom, church, or outside. Jesus taught his followers the Lord's Prayer as a model for how to pray. The document also provides several Bible verses about prayer and its power.
Pentecost marks the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and the beginning of the Christian church. Over 3,000 people were baptized that day. The church calls us beyond our personal concerns to worship God together. We are stewards of the gifts God has given us, including our time, talents, treasures, and relationships. As stewards, we are called to use our gifts to fulfill God's purposes and support the church through proportional giving according to our abilities. The parish budget for 2012 is around $775,000, and each of the 660 pledging units is asked to pledge an average of $1,174 to meet this goal.
EFFECTIVE CHURCH LEADERSHIP FOR THE 21st CENTURYJoseph Smith
Joseph G. Smith gave a presentation on effective church leadership for the 21st century. He emphasized that church leaders must focus on advancing the mission of making disciples. Five essential ingredients for leadership were identified: vision, industry, perseverance, service, and discipline. Leaders need a vision for change, must work hard to implement their vision, persevere despite opposition, serve others humbly, and maintain spiritual discipline. The presentation highlighted that Seventh-day Adventists were called to fulfill God's end-time mission as revealed in prophecy. Effective leadership is needed to keep the church focused on its purpose.
The document discusses the importance and blessings of observing the Sabbath or Shabbat. It explains that God instituted the Sabbath as a day of rest after creating the world in six days. Keeping the Sabbath is one of the Ten Commandments. The document outlines traditional Jewish practices for welcoming the Sabbath, including lighting candles and saying blessings over wine and bread. It encourages taking time to rest and enjoy God's blessings on the Sabbath.
This document discusses the importance of living a focused life. It emphasizes focusing on (1) the right person - Jesus Christ, (2) the right prize - heavenly treasures rather than worldly possessions, and (3) the right people - other believers who are like-minded rather than those living worldly lifestyles. The document uses several biblical examples to illustrate each point and encourages believers to evaluate where their focus currently lies in their lives.
“Being used by God
is not confined to pastors, preachers or teachers. Anybody can be an instrument
in God's hands.”
God can use anybody, believer or nonbeliever.
This document discusses the intimate relationship that God desires with each individual person. It explains that while humans may perceive God as distant, God sees each person as uniquely created and values each soul. It also explains how sin separated humanity from God but that Jesus's sacrifice allows people to open the door to a deeper relationship with God through faith in Him. The document encourages readers to reflect on their own relationship with God and whether they want it to deepen.
Making disciples who make disciples is at the heart of the call to follow Christ. Here are some notes on the gap between our intentions and practice (adapted from Greg Ogden's book, Transforming Discipleship).
This document contains a prayer titled "As the Deer" set to the lyrics of Psalm 42. It then provides an overview of topics related to prayer including what prayer is, reasons for prayer, different types of prayer, and questions about effectively praying. The overview defines prayer as a relationship and communication with God, discusses why prayer is needed to recognize God and respond to His love, and covers specific types of prayer like adoration, contrition, thanksgiving, and supplication. It also addresses best practices for prayer including finding a suitable place and time as well as methods like private and public prayer.
010514 Sermon: Right Attitude For The New Yearmcjaaa
This document provides guidance for developing the right attitude in the new year. It encourages maintaining a "Jesus first" attitude by staying in God's will and putting Jesus at the center of all areas of life. It also emphasizes the importance of living generously by giving of ourselves as God gives to us. Finally, it promotes living with enthusiasm by being grateful, rejoicing in God always, and keeping a willing heart to do His work.
This document discusses depression in Christians by examining examples of depression in the Bible, including the prophets Elijah and Jonah. It explores various causes of depression including personal, psychological, biological, and spiritual factors. The document also provides suggestions for how the church can help those suffering from depression, such as rest, choosing more positive beliefs, talking to friends, group support, counseling, and potentially medication. The overall message is that even prophets experienced depression, but God provides help and the future is not hopeless.
Patience is a virtue that many of us need to work on. What is patience? What can I do to increase my patience? What are some consequences of not being patient? How does God give us patience? Hopefully this lesson will help you answer these questions. Audio: http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/Sermons/Audio_Sermons/2010_04_04_Lord_Give_Me_Patience_Now.mp3
We know the dictionary definition of worship (a feeling, or devotion to a deity), and we have read John 4:24, "God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth"; but, what does the Bible teach us about the subject of worship? This is a series of lessons that gets to the heart of worship and what it really means for Christians.
This document discusses natural talents, learned skills, and spiritual gifts. It begins by defining natural talents as innate abilities one possesses from birth, while learned skills are developed through education and practice. Spiritual gifts are given by God to fulfill his purposes. The document then provides more details on the characteristics and differences between these. It emphasizes that spiritual gifts should always promote God's agenda and serving others through love. The document also examines natural talents, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and provides examples of talent passions. Finally, it discusses the three categories of spiritual gifts - motivational, ministry, and manifestations - and provides biblical references to explain these further.
Our personality affects our relationships with others and with God. Discovering our own personality is not easy and is a lifelong journey. It involves looking inward at our strengths and weaknesses from our experiences, and seeing ourselves as others see us. It is through activities like recollection that allow us to reflect and reconnect with God, helping us to better understand our personality. Our actions provide insights into who we are.
Brokenness is realizing the corruption of our natural selves and reliance on God. It is often triggered by difficult circumstances that break down our pride and self-sufficiency. Brokenness is a journey every believer must undertake, and it can be a breakthrough with a changed life. Though the pain depends on our response, God dwells with and revives the humble and contrite. True unity in the church comprises broken people committed to this process.
"The 20 sessions of this seminar present 26 Biblical guidelines for making good decisions in life. The importance of understanding the distinction between God's sovereign will and God's moral will is presented and the means that God uses to direct our path is explained." The content is all theirs, I just put it in a format for my own learning and am sharing it.
This document discusses what it means to be a servant of God. It begins by looking at Jesus Christ as the ultimate example of servanthood, washing his disciples' feet before his crucifixion. Second, it encourages believers by reminding them that God promises to never leave them and strengthen them. Finally, it notes that serving others enriches our lives spiritually and brings satisfaction, as we are blessed to become a blessing to others. The overall message is that Christians should desire to serve God and others humbly as Jesus did.
A verse by verse commentary on Romans chapter 11, as taught in our adult Sunday school class each Sunday beginning at 9:00 AM. Our open forum style allows for the free expressions of insights on Scripture. Join us at Fellowship Bible Church, 2827 CR 220, Middleburg FL 32068 (904 272-0908.
1. The document discusses the normal progressive development of a Christian through spiritual growth.
2. It describes surrender as a two-part process - initially deciding to surrender one's will to God's ownership, followed by daily yielding of areas of understanding and behavior to the Holy Spirit's transformation.
3. Spiritual growth is portrayed as a process where God increasingly changes a believer's perspectives to align with His through sanctification and renewal as the believer allows Him to illuminate and alter their understanding.
The document discusses the importance of time management for students. It identifies several common time wasters for students such as procrastination, lack of focus, and not taking notes. It then provides suggestions for effective time management including setting goals, prioritizing tasks, planning your week, and using leisure time effectively. Fifteen specific time management tips are also outlined such as writing things down, prioritizing tasks, and avoiding "filler" activities.
This document discusses time stewardship and provides tips for effectively managing one's time. It emphasizes that time is a precious resource given by God, and it should be invested wisely into opportunities that further God's kingdom. The document recommends capturing tasks, planning goals vertically from life purpose down to daily actions, reviewing plans regularly, and using a system to stay organized. It also provides references for further resources on time management best practices.
This document discusses the intimate relationship that God desires with each individual person. It explains that while humans may perceive God as distant, God sees each person as uniquely created and values each soul. It also explains how sin separated humanity from God but that Jesus's sacrifice allows people to open the door to a deeper relationship with God through faith in Him. The document encourages readers to reflect on their own relationship with God and whether they want it to deepen.
Making disciples who make disciples is at the heart of the call to follow Christ. Here are some notes on the gap between our intentions and practice (adapted from Greg Ogden's book, Transforming Discipleship).
This document contains a prayer titled "As the Deer" set to the lyrics of Psalm 42. It then provides an overview of topics related to prayer including what prayer is, reasons for prayer, different types of prayer, and questions about effectively praying. The overview defines prayer as a relationship and communication with God, discusses why prayer is needed to recognize God and respond to His love, and covers specific types of prayer like adoration, contrition, thanksgiving, and supplication. It also addresses best practices for prayer including finding a suitable place and time as well as methods like private and public prayer.
010514 Sermon: Right Attitude For The New Yearmcjaaa
This document provides guidance for developing the right attitude in the new year. It encourages maintaining a "Jesus first" attitude by staying in God's will and putting Jesus at the center of all areas of life. It also emphasizes the importance of living generously by giving of ourselves as God gives to us. Finally, it promotes living with enthusiasm by being grateful, rejoicing in God always, and keeping a willing heart to do His work.
This document discusses depression in Christians by examining examples of depression in the Bible, including the prophets Elijah and Jonah. It explores various causes of depression including personal, psychological, biological, and spiritual factors. The document also provides suggestions for how the church can help those suffering from depression, such as rest, choosing more positive beliefs, talking to friends, group support, counseling, and potentially medication. The overall message is that even prophets experienced depression, but God provides help and the future is not hopeless.
Patience is a virtue that many of us need to work on. What is patience? What can I do to increase my patience? What are some consequences of not being patient? How does God give us patience? Hopefully this lesson will help you answer these questions. Audio: http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/Sermons/Audio_Sermons/2010_04_04_Lord_Give_Me_Patience_Now.mp3
We know the dictionary definition of worship (a feeling, or devotion to a deity), and we have read John 4:24, "God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth"; but, what does the Bible teach us about the subject of worship? This is a series of lessons that gets to the heart of worship and what it really means for Christians.
This document discusses natural talents, learned skills, and spiritual gifts. It begins by defining natural talents as innate abilities one possesses from birth, while learned skills are developed through education and practice. Spiritual gifts are given by God to fulfill his purposes. The document then provides more details on the characteristics and differences between these. It emphasizes that spiritual gifts should always promote God's agenda and serving others through love. The document also examines natural talents, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and provides examples of talent passions. Finally, it discusses the three categories of spiritual gifts - motivational, ministry, and manifestations - and provides biblical references to explain these further.
Our personality affects our relationships with others and with God. Discovering our own personality is not easy and is a lifelong journey. It involves looking inward at our strengths and weaknesses from our experiences, and seeing ourselves as others see us. It is through activities like recollection that allow us to reflect and reconnect with God, helping us to better understand our personality. Our actions provide insights into who we are.
Brokenness is realizing the corruption of our natural selves and reliance on God. It is often triggered by difficult circumstances that break down our pride and self-sufficiency. Brokenness is a journey every believer must undertake, and it can be a breakthrough with a changed life. Though the pain depends on our response, God dwells with and revives the humble and contrite. True unity in the church comprises broken people committed to this process.
"The 20 sessions of this seminar present 26 Biblical guidelines for making good decisions in life. The importance of understanding the distinction between God's sovereign will and God's moral will is presented and the means that God uses to direct our path is explained." The content is all theirs, I just put it in a format for my own learning and am sharing it.
This document discusses what it means to be a servant of God. It begins by looking at Jesus Christ as the ultimate example of servanthood, washing his disciples' feet before his crucifixion. Second, it encourages believers by reminding them that God promises to never leave them and strengthen them. Finally, it notes that serving others enriches our lives spiritually and brings satisfaction, as we are blessed to become a blessing to others. The overall message is that Christians should desire to serve God and others humbly as Jesus did.
A verse by verse commentary on Romans chapter 11, as taught in our adult Sunday school class each Sunday beginning at 9:00 AM. Our open forum style allows for the free expressions of insights on Scripture. Join us at Fellowship Bible Church, 2827 CR 220, Middleburg FL 32068 (904 272-0908.
1. The document discusses the normal progressive development of a Christian through spiritual growth.
2. It describes surrender as a two-part process - initially deciding to surrender one's will to God's ownership, followed by daily yielding of areas of understanding and behavior to the Holy Spirit's transformation.
3. Spiritual growth is portrayed as a process where God increasingly changes a believer's perspectives to align with His through sanctification and renewal as the believer allows Him to illuminate and alter their understanding.
The document discusses the importance of time management for students. It identifies several common time wasters for students such as procrastination, lack of focus, and not taking notes. It then provides suggestions for effective time management including setting goals, prioritizing tasks, planning your week, and using leisure time effectively. Fifteen specific time management tips are also outlined such as writing things down, prioritizing tasks, and avoiding "filler" activities.
This document discusses time stewardship and provides tips for effectively managing one's time. It emphasizes that time is a precious resource given by God, and it should be invested wisely into opportunities that further God's kingdom. The document recommends capturing tasks, planning goals vertically from life purpose down to daily actions, reviewing plans regularly, and using a system to stay organized. It also provides references for further resources on time management best practices.
This presentations is about time management, how one can improve their time, what are those things/activities one should avoid. And some important Tips and Tools.
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This document discusses principles of effective time management for Christians. It emphasizes that time belongs to God and we will be held accountable for how we use our time. It provides tips for prioritizing tasks by importance and urgency, identifying time wasters, and planning activities to make the best use of available time. Key aspects of time management include planning, setting goals, tracking time usage, and eliminating unnecessary activities. The example of Jesus prioritizing time with God and his disciples is given.
The document discusses time management techniques. It begins by outlining objectives of understanding time management concepts, implementing them, developing time management skills, and overcoming challenges. It then discusses the importance of time management for planning daily activities efficiently, overcoming procrastination, and achieving goals. Key aspects covered include prioritizing tasks, setting SMART goals, creating schedules, and avoiding time wasters. Specific techniques presented are Pareto's principle, prioritization matrices, organizing with to-do lists, saying no to unnecessary tasks, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
Time Management PowerPoint PPT Content Modern SampleAndrew Schwartz
130 slides include: time wasting culprits and eliminating them, strategizing for time management, techniques of organization, prioritizing, to-do lists, scheduling tips and guidelines, 9 ways to handle drop-in visitors, how to say no responsibly, 5 tips to stop procrastination, managing crisis, 10 ways to clear your desk, controlling paper, 9 techniques to control telephone interruptions, how to's and more.
The document provides guidance on effective time management. It emphasizes the importance of prioritizing tasks based on importance and urgency. Managers should spend at least 20% of their time on high-priority tasks and delegate lower-priority work. Meetings require proper planning to avoid wasting time. Both bosses and subordinates should avoid taking on unnecessary "monkeys" or tasks that distract from the most important work. Overall time management requires focus, planning, delegation, avoiding procrastination and interruptions, and making the most of each day.
Time management is the process of consciously controlling how much time is spent on specific activities, in order to increase productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency. It involves skills like effective planning, setting goals and deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and scheduling. The time management process includes costing your time, making activity logs, setting goals, planning, prioritizing, and scheduling. This allows you to save time, reduce stress, increase work output, and take more control over responsibilities.
Time Management PowerPoint Slides include topics such as: time wasting culprits and eliminating them, strategizing for time management, techniques of organization, prioritizing, to-do lists, scheduling tips and guidelines, 9 ways to handle drop-in visitors, how to say no responsibly, 5 tips to stop procrastination, managing crisis, 10 ways to clear your desk, controlling paper, 9 techniques to control telephone interruptions, how to's and much more.
The document discusses time management. It begins by listing the objectives of a time management course, which include explaining various time management concepts, principles, styles, tools and best practices. It then introduces a scenario of Dave, a project manager, struggling with poor time management as he is constantly late, disorganized and unable to complete tasks on time. The root cause of all of Dave's issues is determined to be a lack of proper time management. Effective time management is important for anyone, whether a student, professional or homemaker, to stay organized and productive while managing their various responsibilities.
The document discusses time management (TM) and how to manage time effectively. It defines TM as allocating the right time to the right activities. TM is needed to save time, reduce stress, function effectively, increase work output, and have more control over responsibilities. Effective TM involves planning, setting goals and deadlines, prioritizing activities, delegating work, and spending the right amount of time on tasks. The process of TM starts with costing your time, making activity logs, setting goals, planning, prioritizing, and scheduling.
This document discusses the importance of managing priorities and time for youth ministry volunteers. It emphasizes defining priorities, with a focus on one's relationship with God and family. It recommends designing a time budget to identify time for the most important priorities and ensure those priorities are not being neglected. The document cautions that managing time well requires ongoing effort through constant evaluation and may require making difficult changes, but it is necessary to avoid burnout and maintain a balanced life. It provides the example of Christy, a volunteer who was effective long-term by living balanced and honoring her priorities over overcommitting.
2 Develop: Managing My Finances, Faith and Relationshipsprojecthope123
1. The document provides guidance on managing finances, faith, and relationships according to biblical principles. It discusses managing money through earning, saving, and giving.
2. In regards to faith, it emphasizes the need for continual spiritual growth and exercising faith through both claiming and trusting. Faith is received from God and developed through His word and actions.
3. Healthy relationships are important for life's experiences and fulfillment. The document provides examples from the Bible on cultivating relationships.
This document contains a review of scripture passages about putting on spiritual armor and the body being a temple for the Holy Spirit. It discusses how the body can be an instrument of sin or salvation. A parable is presented about a rich fool whose life was demanded by God after accumulating wealth. The document urges living for God rather than accumulating possessions, and concludes that true success is being rich toward God, not a rich fool condemned by Christ.
ARE YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO BE? IS YOUR LIFE ON TRACK? Personal strategic planning is about identifying your purpose or mission with what you are here to do, aligning your personal and professional goals with who you are, and what is most important to you.Personal strategic planning is your doorway to your future.
This document discusses the importance of community for spiritual growth and recovery from addiction. It makes the following key points:
1) The Bible shows that God intends for people to live in community, as seen in the examples of God living with others, Jesus and his disciples, and the early church.
2) Community helps guard against isolation and is important for life change and overcoming sin. However, the ultimate goal of community is to help people grow closer to Christ.
3) The document provides examples of questions for self-reflection about spiritual growth both individually and within a community context to help support recovery and holding each other accountable.
The sermon notes from Pastor Tom focus on Ephesians 2 and discuss how God's grace can completely change our lives and histories. Through grace we are saved, not by works, and we are created by God to do good works which He prepared in advance. Believers are called to engage in the good works of unity, reconciliation, and advocacy in order to expand the reach of God's grace.
The document provides information for training youth leaders, including the need for youth ministry, Jesus' heart for youth, building community, preventing cult involvement, evangelism strategies, and setting goals. It discusses the biblical basis for community, evaluating goals, meeting youth where they are, characteristics of cults, and ideas for youth evangelism through activities, sports, and conversations. Youth leaders are encouraged to build trust and relationships before evangelizing in order to disciple youth long-term within a healthy environment.
God is the ultimate seeker, so He is seeking people around you and me. Life opens doors we would never think to open. God is continually seeking and opening doors. Will you determine to live boldly with kingdom purpose?
A presentation on developing goals and priorities. Used in a workshop at Penn State Harrisburg for college students. Prepared and delivered by Dr. John David Bowman of The TEAM Approach
This document discusses managing family, thinking, and commitment. It provides biblical examples of Lot and Solomon to illustrate priorities and thinking. It discusses different kinds of thinking and provides tips for managing family, thinking, and commitment as disciplines. Key points are establishing family as a priority, setting aside daily time for disciplined thinking, and expecting commitment to be a struggle but focusing on choices over conditions. Noah is discussed as an example of commitment in building the ark despite ridicule and lacking evidence of a flood.
Renew week 1 commit to pursuing god joshua 24 lg questionskowboy62
The document discusses committing to pursuing God by renewing one's covenant with Him, as the people of Israel did in Joshua 24:14-15. It challenges readers to examine how faithfully they pursued God in 2011, identify any "gods" that competed for their devotion, and make practical decisions to pursue God with sincerity and faithfulness in 2012 as individuals and as a church community.
The document discusses living to please God rather than people. It says our purpose is to please God, who examines our motives, rather than fearing what people may think if we fail to please them. It encourages focusing on God meeting our needs rather than expecting others to do so. The passage from Matthew 6:33 says God will provide what we need each day if we live for him and make his kingdom our primary concern. It prompts praying for God's help in believing he will provide and choosing to live only for him.
The sermon notes from Pastor Tom at the Oregon City Evangelical Church focus on Ephesians 2. The key points are:
1) All people share a common history of sin and separation from God.
2) God's grace can completely change the rest of our story when we accept His gift of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
3) We are saved by grace in order to do good works that extend God's grace to others. We were saved for service, not just enjoyment.
The sermon encourages believers to engage in good works like letting others know about God's gift of salvation, tearing down divisions, and advocating for unity in Christ. It emphasizes that good works should
It is by grace that you have been saved and this is not of yourselves - it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are Christ's workmanship created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which He prepared in advance for us to do.
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Based on "Biblical Worldview: Creation, Fall, Redemption" by Dr. Mark L. Ward, et. al., this lesson examines the Creation Mandate given to Adam in the Garden of Eden to be fill the Earth, subdue it, and have dominion over the animals. It examines the value of human life, the creation of culture, obedience to God's command.
This document provides study notes on Christian personal development from the Pastoral Leadership Academy. It discusses why Christians should engage in self-development, defining it as allowing God to guide personal growth. The notes explain that while the world focuses on self, Christians should renew their mind and live transformed by God. Personal development helps Christians become disciplined warriors for God by focusing on God, others, and positive thinking. Key issues for Christian personal development are finding mentors, developing positive thinking through Scripture, and using affirmations to harness the power of one's words. The overall message is that personal development, when done with the right heart motives of pleasing God and serving others, can help Christians become all God created them to be.
1. Time for God
a Christian approach
to time management
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2. Time for God
#1 reason people give for not reading the Bible:
“Not enough time.
Too busy.”
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3. Time for God
Less time than in the past?
Busier than in the past?
Less disciplined than in the past?
No, not really
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4. Time for God
Two reasons people need “time management” today:
systems
1. Breakdown of ________.
choices
2. Breakout of _______.
Choices attack systems.
Choices require time.
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5. Time for God
Secular assumptions about time management:
1. Time is ___________.
yours to fill
2. It doesn’t matter
what choices you make
_____________________ but
how you manage your choices
___________________________.
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6. Time for God
Christian assumptions about time management:
to God
1. Our time belongs _______.
Psalm 31:15, NIV—
My times are in your hands….
Proverbs 16:3, NIV—
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your
plans will succeed.
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7. Time for God
Christian assumptions about time management:
2. It does matter what we choose
______________.
Deuteronomy 30:19, NIV—
“…Choose life, so that you and your children may live…”
Joshua 24:15, NIV—
“…Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve.”
Luke 10:42, NIV—
“…Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be
taken away from her.”
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8. Time for God
Christian assumptions about time management:
2. It does matter what we choose.
Our choices reflect what we believe.
We spend time on what we consider
important.
In fact, the way we spend our time is
evidence of what is important to us.
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9. Time for God
Typical (secular) planner:
Devotions
Board meeting
Lunch with team
Call Jim
Dr. appt.
groceries
Praise team
Bible study prep
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10. Time for God
Connection Planner:
God talks to you
You talk to God
Your activities fit into
the context of that relationship
Each day—the whole day—becomes a
conversation
____________ between you and God.
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11. Time for God
relationship
Conversation signifies ____________.
All relationships are developed through:
Talking
__________
__________
Listening
__________
Repeatedly
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12. Time for God
A relationship with God is no different.
prayer
Talking = _______
Bible reading
Listening = _____________
daily devotions
Repeatedly = ______________
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13. Time for God
These habits are not something we
“add to” our relationship with God.
They ARE the relationship!
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14. Time for God
You can’t have a relationship without
talking and listening.
You can’t have a relationship with God
without
prayer and Bible reading.
Your relationship won’t grow any deeper
without
“repeatedly.”
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15. Time for God
“Repeatedly” is what’s difficult.
(Because of the breakdown of systems
and the breakout of choices.)
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16. Time for God
What systems can you establish to
help you succeed at a new habit?
an existing habit
1. Attach it to ________________.
• Meals
• Bedtime
• Commute
• Planning, scheduling
• ______________
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17. Time for God
What systems can you establish to
help you succeed at a new habit?
accountability
2. Invite ______________.
• Spouse or close friend
• Children or parents
• Community group
• Church
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18. Time for God
What systems can you establish to
help you succeed at a new habit?
relationship
3. Remember: it’s ____________, not
regulations
____________.
(Relationships need to be
intentional
__________ as well as familiar.)
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19. Time for God
Let’s try it this week!
tool
1. Choose a ____.
track
2. Choose your _____.
time
3. Choose a _____.
4. Find an ____ to provide accountability
ally ____________.
5. Come back next week whether you
“succeed”or “fail”
________ ____!
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20. Time for God
a Christian approach
to time management
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21. Time for God
How did it go?
• Reports from the front lines
• Learning from each other
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22. Time for God
How can you handle the choices that
threaten your systems?
ahead of time
1. Make your choices _____________.
once
2. Make your choices _____.
3. Anticipate the walls you will ____.
_____ face
Wall = anything that stands between
you and your time with God.
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23. Time for God
What walls do you face?
• Procrastination?
• Interruptions?
• Boredom? Lack of interest?
• Choices?
• Lack of understanding?
• Lack of visible results?
• No accountability partners?
• ______________?
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24. Time for God
How will you get over them?
Admit
1. ______ your walls.
God
• To _____.
Psalm 32:5, TLB— My strength evaporated like water
on a sunny day until I finally admitted all my sins to
you and stopped trying to hide them.
others
• To ______.
James 5:16, TLB— Admit your faults to one
another and pray for each other so that you
may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous
man has great power and wonderful results.
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25. Time for God
How will you get over them?
Face
2. _____ your walls.
Hebrews 10:39, NIV— But we are not of those
who shrink back and are destroyed, but of
those who believe and are saved.
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26. Time for God
How will you get over them?
Hit
3. ___ your walls.
Mark 14:72, NIV— Immediately the rooster crowed
the second time. Then Peter remembered the word
Jesus had spoken to him: "Before the rooster crows
twice you will disown me three times." And he broke
down and wept.
John 21:17, NIV— The third time he said to him,
"Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt
because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love
me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know
that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.”
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27. Time for God
How will you get over them?
ladder
4. Find a ______.
Romans 12:21, NIV— Do not be overcome by
evil, but overcome evil with good.
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28. Time for God
For every wall there’s a ladder.
• Procrastination? ______________
• Interruptions? ________________
• Boredom? ___________________
• Choices? ____________________
• Lack of visible results? ________
• No accountability partners?
_____________________________
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29. Time for God
How will you get over them?
God help
5. Ask ____ for _____.
Philippians 4:13, TLB— I can do everything God
asks me to with the help of Christ who gives me
the strength and power.
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30. Time for God
Hosea 10:12, NIV—
Sow for yourselves righteousness,
reap the fruit of unfailing love,
and break up your unplowed ground;
For it is time to seek the Lord,
until he comes and showers
righteousness on you.
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