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Jan 25, 2016 · Effective Ministers Rely On God’s Power “To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me” (Col. 1:29). One of the characteristics of effective ministers is that they rely on the power of God. This would seem to be something that doesn’t need to be said; however, many ministers fail in this area.
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- Your Best Decisions Reflect Your Values
- Your Best Decisions Are Birthed in An Atmosphere of Prayer
- Your Best Decisions Heed Wisdom from Others
- Your Best Decisions Take Time
- Your Best Decisions Are Committed to God
Think of every decision as a big decision. Oh, I don’t mean whether to have a hamburger or a hot dog at the ball park; but most decisions reflect, in one way or another, our unseen values. If I am a Christian, my every decision should be a Christian decision—what entertainment I’ll enjoy, how I’ll invest an extra hundred bucks, what I’ll do on my d...
Big decisions are birthed in an atmosphere of prayer—and I don’t mean muttering a quick prayer just before a decision is made. I’m talking about living in an atmosphere of prayer so that our hearts are constantly pondering the choices that represent God’s will for our lives. Very often, God’s Holy Spirit uses prayer to bring conviction or new ideas...
We also need the wisdom of those we trust. The book ofProverbs repeatedly reminds us to seek godly counsel before deciding what to do. 1. For lack ofguidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers (Proverbs11:14, NIV). 2. The way of a foolis right in his own eyes, but he who heeds counsel is wise (Proverbs 12:15). 3. Pride leads t...
Speaking of Proverbs, it teaches us another lesson about big-decision thinking: Whenever possible, take your time so you can mull over issues long enough to understand them. Proverbs 14:8 says, “The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way.”And Proverbs 14:15 says, “The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps” (NI...
Finally, big decisions must be committed to God. You and I have a lot of decisions to make every day. We’re fallible people, and we’ll make mistakes along the way. But when we earnestly base our decisions on our unseen values, pray over them, make them thoughtfully, base them on wise counsel, and commit them to God, He can bless them. If we make a ...
Jan 6, 2019 · By reading our key passage (2 Peter 1:3-9) we can quite easily understand that in order to be effective and fruitful, you need to be “growing”. It is always a growing person in Christ who will be most fruitful. We can learn three truths from this passage. Identify the source of your growth.
Having God in your life will only enrich this and empower you to recognize and respect the good in all others. But, for Christians, specifically, living a good life is a testament to their faith ...
Apr 1, 2013 · It means you are not limited to personal change and accomplishment in your own strength. It means you can “believe” in the power of God at work in you. Today’s Fresh Manna says, “Eph. 3:7 I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me by the effective working of His power.”.
Nov 12, 2010 · To show that the Bible teaches that sound doctrine is the foundation of good works and leads to good works, there are two pieces of evidence I want to look at: Titus 3:4-8 and the “do you not know” passages in 1 Corinthians.
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Aug 28, 2019 · The power of God is real, and it is dangerous, and it is wonderful, and it is comforting; and we must come to terms with how we will respond in the face of it. Among the countless effects the power of God has, I have chosen six that are significant for us to grasp today.
