The difference between the defeat of the old life and the victory of the new life is found in the renewal of our thinking.     Ephesians 4:22–24 (ESV) to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, 23and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, 24and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.     1.   I must identify unhealthy patterns of thinking that keep me from becoming like Jesus.   Ephesians 4:22 (ESV)to put off your old self, which ..read more

Romans 12:1-2 Summary: If I am going to live successfully, I must allow God to replace old though habits with new biblical patterns. I’m learning to think for life!   Intro:  When we think about habits, we normally consider the things that we do. Today we are going to talk about habits in the way we think. If we think about it, we can identify habits in our way of thinking or mindsets that can be either good or bad, helpful or hurtful. The Bible teaches us to replace the unbiblical though patterns with new godly ways of thinking. When I refuse this, I e ..read more

Introduction: Before God could allow the children of Israel to enter the promised land, He had to begin the process of changing their mind. Gods Definitive Word to Joshua on Successful Thinking! 1. Learn to be strong and courageous Joshua 1:6 (ESV) Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them. 2. Learn to trust Gods truth Joshua 1:7 (ESV) Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. . . 3. Learn to keep moving straight ahead Joshua 1:7 (ESV ..read more

Text: Matthew 22:37 Summary: When I let God teach me a new way to think I will begin a new way to live. What does it mean to think? You will never have a truly changed life without letting God change the way you think. Romans 12:1–2 (NLT)And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. 2Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then ..read more

 Text: John 8:1-11 Summary: Living a life of grace is the only true way to reflect Jesus Christ in a broken world.     John 1:16–17 (ESV)For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. 17For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.   John 8:11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. 1. God gives Grace by removing my burden.      Psalms 38:4 (ESV) For my iniquities have gone over my head; like a heavy burden, they are too heavy for me. Matth ..read more

Text: Romans 8:31-39 Summary: God’s plan for our salvation is nothing short of total and complete victory! Romans 8:31–39 (The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language) 31So, what do you think? With God on our side like this, how can we lose? 32If God didn’t hesitate to put everything on the line for us, embracing our condition and exposing himself to the worst by sending his own Son, is there anything else he wouldn’t gladly and freely do for us? 33And who would dare tangle with God by messing with one of God’s chosen? 34Who would dare even to point a finger? The One who died for us—who ..read more

Text: Rom 8:18-30 Summary: There is nothing that God cannot and will not use for your good and His glory! Review: Wk 1 Rom 8:1-5   The struggle is Real, BUT so is the Victory Wk 2 Rom 8:6-17 We are free to Be. It’s not merely what I’m free from BUT it’s what I’m free to. Romans 8:18-30 1.    God is doing something greater than we often see, feel and understand. V 18-25 A.   Life has sufferings (plural). V 18.   Romans 8:18 (ESV) For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the ..read more

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Text: Rom 8:1-17 Summary: The biblical focus of Spirit led freedom is not what I have been set free from, but it is what I am set free to.  We are set free to become healthy and mature children of God and this is the work of the Spirit in us. Free From means Free To!  Free to become Who God made you to be.  Free to be, to be healthy, growing, loving, joyful, peace-filled, powerful, meaningful, and holy. You are free to be In Christ! 1.    Spirit led freedom rest in Christ alone. V 1-4 Romans 8:2 (ESV)For the law of the Spirit of life h ..read more

Summary: We have freedom over sin through Jesus Christ and Jesus alone.   John 8:31-38 31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, ‘You will become free’?”   34 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave[a] to sin. 35 The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. 36 So if th ..read more