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Introduction:
A new year brings with it excitement and a desire for newness in our lives - a desire to be better, to do more, and to focus on what matters most. Life is short; therefore, life should be lived wisely with the end in mind. NEXT is about helping you make the most of your life this year.
“… we end our years like a sigh. 10Our lives last seventy years or, if we are strong, eighty years. Even the best of them are struggle and sorrow; indeed, they pass quickly and we fly away.12Teach us to number our days carefully so that we may develop wisdom in our hearts.” —Psalms 90:9b-10;12
This collection of talks will provide you with Biblical strategies to help you take next steps in some of the most important areas of your life.
January 9 Taking Next Steps in Your Health
January 16 Taking Next Steps in Your Finances
January 23 Taking Next Steps in Your Relationships
January 30 Taking Next Steps in Your Ministry
February 6 Taking Next Steps in Your Mission
February 13 Super Vision Sunday (Favorite Sports Jersey Day!)
Text: Colossians 1:16, CSB, New Testament
Today’s Takeaway: Your health matters to God.
NEXT - WEEK #1: “Taking Next Steps in Your Health”
I. COMMIT TO
LIVING
“I say, then, walk by the Spirit and you will certainly not carry out the desire of the flesh. 17For the flesh desires what is against the Spirit, and the Spirit desires what is against the flesh; these are opposed to each other, so that you don’t do what you want.” —Galatians 5:16-17
A. Your body is not meant for
“Join in imitating me, brothers and sisters, and pay careful attention to those who live according to the example you have in us. 18For I have often told you, and now say again with tears, that many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19Their end is destruction; their god is their stomach; their glory is in their shame; and they are focused on earthly things.” —Philippians 3:17-19
B. Your body is meant for
“My eager expectation and hope is that I will not be ashamed about anything, but that now as always, with all courage, Christ will be highly honored in my body, whether by life or by death. 21For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” —Philippians 1:20-21
“… that each of you knows how to control his own body in holiness and honor …” —I Thessalonians 4:4
II. COMMIT TO
LIVING
A. Your life is a
“Don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, 20for you were bought at a price. So glorify God with your body.” —I Corinthians 6:19-20
B. You are
“I will praise you because I have been remarkably and wondrously made. Your works are wondrous, and I know this very well.” —Psalms 139:14
III. COMMIT TO
LIVING
A.
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” —I Corinthians 10:31
B.
“The Lord God took the man and placed him in the garden of Eden to work it and watch over it.” —Genesis 2:15
“But have nothing to do with pointless and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness. 8For the training of the body has limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.” —I Timothy 4:7-8
C.
“So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.” —Romans 14:12
IV. COMMIT TO
LIVING
A. Accountability adds
“9Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts. 10For if either falls, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to lift him up.” —Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
B. Accountability brings
“Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens another. —Proverbs 27:17
THIS FRIDAY:
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 6:30 - 9P.M.
All men are invited to connect together and hear the launch of the Men’s Ministry in 2022.
Cost: $20.00 per guy
CONCLUSION: What next steps do you need to take in your health?
Free Resource for You (ReBoot Ebook)
21 Day Prayer and Fasting Resource
DEEP DIVE QUESTIONS:
1. What are some ways that you have not committed to holy living when it comes to health?
2. What are some things in your life that should inspire you to live better?
3. What are some ways you can be more responsible in your living this week?
4. Who will you ask to be accountable to this week?