My Heart Christ s Home Pastor Dan 4/23/17
My Beliefs Determine My Actions (4/16/17) But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John 20:31 (NIV) Do I believe Jesus is alive and is the only way to heaven? Are my actions in agreement with this belief?
My Heart Christ s Home by Robert Munger Jesus replied, Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. John 14:23 (NIV) Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God s love and keep you strong. Eph 3:17 (NLT) The Light of the World (Manchester 1854) Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends. Rev 3:20 (NLT)
Jesus comes to live in our hearts as we repent and surrender our lives to Him as Savior and Lord 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 (NIV) 1) Acknowledge I have sinned (Romans 3:23) 2) Feel Godly sorrow for my sin (2 Cor 7:10) 3) Be willing to quit sinning (Romans 6:19-23) 4) Ask Christ to forgive my sin (Luke 11:4) 5) Believe and receive God s forgiveness (Acts 16:31)
Jesus comes to live in our hearts as we repent and surrender our lives to Him as Savior and Lord The result: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, (if Christ is in anyone) the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Cor 5:17 (NIV) (Pastor Dan insert) What was the primary reason for your decision to give Jesus your life and invite him to live in you? When did this occur? What has been one of the biggest changes in your life as a result of this decision?
My Heart Christ s Home The Study The Library of My Mind What does the library of my mind look like? Are there wrong ungodly thoughts? Is there clutter that displaces Godly thoughts?
The Mind of The Flesh Vs. The Mind of The Spirit 5 Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6 The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8:5-6 (NIV)
The Mind of The Flesh Vs. The Mind of The Spirit 19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Gal 5:19-25 (NIV)
A Mind Not Conformed to the World but Transformed by the Renewing of the Spirit Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God s will is his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:1-2 (NIV) 23 Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. 24 Put on your new nature, created to be like God truly righteous and holy. Eph 4:23-24 (NLT)
Fill our minds with what is good! We have a choice where our mind goes! 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable if anything is excellent or praiseworthy think about such things. Philippians 4:8 (NIV) Think of the mind as a bank that regularly receives deposits. By depositing the kinds of thoughts mentioned above, we build up and draw on a rich account that will constantly yield a high dividend called joy. Chuck Swindoll
The Study The Library of My Mind The Solution to Having the Mind of The Spirit Hang a central picture of Jesus in your mind. Read, study, and meditate on the Word of God! Pray Talk to Jesus! Ask for the Holy Spirit s help! Prince of Peace by Akiane https://art-soulworks.com/
My Heart Christ s Home and The Study My Assessment and Actions What is one thing can I do differently this week to help cultivate Christ s presence living in me by the Holy Spirit? What am I filling my mind with? Is it feeding the flesh or the Spirit?