January 2, 2011
Thinking For A Change
You will never change your life until you change the way you think.
If you want to change your life —Start by changing your mind
The difficulty with thinking for a change is escaping the old mindset
Sources of stinking thinking…
1. We let our mental self image define us.
Some of us grew up around negativity and we let it define us
Before he was a king – no one believed in David—#8 in a family of 8
Psalm 22:6 “But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people.”
We can’t let our own view define us –Don’t see yourself the way you see yourself—See yourself the way God sees you
2. We let our past program us.
Your past has become your programming – your operating system
Psalm 13:2
Isaiah 43:18
3. We let the world infect us.
Many of us don’t realize how the world is polluting our minds
2 Corinthians 6:14-17
4. We let the devil accuse us.
The devil’s number one target is your thoughts
John 8:44
Revelation 12:10
Why Good Thinking Matters
Proverbs 23:7 NKJV “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he…”
5 reasons why good thinking matters…
1. Everything begins with a thought. - God wants to give you another way to think – about yourself, life
Romans 12:2
2. What we think determines how we feel.
Did you realize that your mind can affect how your body feels—You will speak, act, and react as the person you think you are
Philippians 4:8-9
3. Our thoughts determine our destiny.
If you see yourself as a victim you tend to let people victimize you—On the other hand, if you see yourself as successful then you tend to repeat successes that you’ve had in the past
Romans 8:5-6
4. Successful people think differently than others.
Jesus was successful because He did not see things as they are He saw things as they could be
Mark 10:27
Don’t reduce God down to the size of your brain—We need to think with a mind of faith – possibilities. Otherwise you will limit yourself and God
5. We can change the way we think
Hebrews 4:12
It’s decision time…
Deuteronomy 30:19 “This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.”
Dr. Charles Cooley is the Dean of American Sociology—He says this, “Your self esteem, your self worth or image is determined to a large degree by what you think the people or the person that matters most to you thinks
December 19, 2010
[youversion]Titus 2:13[/youversion]
“…while we wait for the blessed hope–
the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.”
Christmas is all about Jesus coming to rescue US
I don’t know what people do without the hope of eternal life–
Because earth always fall short
[youversion]1 Thessalonians 4:13-15[/youversion]
One of the reasons why people are so hopeless
[youversion]2 Timothy 4:18[/youversion]
* Looking for hope on earth
* God will give you some peace on earth
* But it’s not the ultimate peace
[youversion]Colossians 3:2[/youversion]
“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”
What about Heaven?
Unfortunately heaven has had some bad press
Heaven is a real place. [youversion]John 14:2 -3[/youversion]
Heaven is a right place. [youversion]Revelation 21:4[/youversion]
A place of righteousness
A place where things are made right
1. Relationships
2. Bodies
3. Life
because evil is absent
Heaven is a relational place. [youversion]1 Thessalonians 4:17-18[/youversion]
You will recognize people in heaven–
God wants you to be with them
Heaven is a rewarding place. [youversion]Revelation 22:12[/youversion]
What Now?
The most important thing you need to know about Heaven-how to get there?
To have the “blessed hope” – do these three things…
1. Remove your doubts.
A. Remove the doubt of it’s existence
B. Remove the doubt of whether you’ll go there or not
Hell was never intended for people
1. God doesn’t send people to hell
2. A place where people pay for their own sins
Jesus wanted you to live forever in heaven
2. Replace your anxieties.
[youversion]2 Corinthians 4:18[/youversion]
Life is tough –
but life is short
Heaven is forever –
focus on that
3. Refocus your energies.
[youversion]Matthew 6:19-20[/youversion]
When you truly understand heaven
- We live differently
- Invest more
- Pray more
- Share Christ more
December 1, 2010
Where: Richie and Mandy French’s House–Tazewell, VA. Detailed directions and map available at information desk at church.
When: Sunday December 19, 2010: 6pm-8pm
What to Bring: One Covered Dish (ie: heavy orderves, chips, dessert, etc…) and a gift costing no more than $7. (Gag gifts are great)
Join us for food, fun, and great fellowship!
November 21, 2010
Starting this weekend, November 21, the kids will go straight to the annex at the beginning of all services, both Sunday and Wednesday. The kids will not be in the sanctuary for praise and worship.
Mandatory rehearsal times:
For leaders and children of Destination Station
- Wednesday December 8th 7:00pm
- Friday December 10th 6pm-8pm
- Saturday December 11th 1pm-3pm
Day of Musical: Children need to be in the annex by 8:45am on Sunday Dec. 12th. Parents, please ensure that your child has had breakfast. All children need to wear dark jeans and black socks. Shirts will be provided. If your child will be wearing a costume, please see Pastor Missy.
