Village Baptist Church - http://www.villagebaptist.org
KEEP THE CHANGE
http://www.villagebaptist.org/articles/350/1/KEEP-THE-CHANGE/Sermon-Notes.html
By Dr. Steven A. Davies
Published on 03/3/2008
 
March 2, 2008
Sermon Notes
ineed2change
When it comes to change, it’s great to start the process. It’s vital that we connect with the true change agent, Jesus Christ, and begin to walk down the path he leads. And we must understand that along with change comes conflict; and when we work through the conflict, we experience amazing growth. But what’s next? How can we hope to maintain the changes we make as life moves forward? In this message we find practical steps we need to take if we hope to keep the change. Because when it comes to the process that is change, we must continue building on the foundation Christ has laid before us.

Hokey Pokey People
I Can’t Change…

What We Cover,
God Uncovers;

What We Uncover,
God Covers

Change–Conflict–Growth
Perspective–Priorities–Path

"And Elisha prayed, ‘O LORD, open his eyes so he may see.’ Then the LORD opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha." 2 Kings 6:17 (NIV)

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV)

REVOLVE Your Life Around The Local Church
(family, career, friendships, etc.)

"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock." Matthew 7:24 (NIV)

"As you come to Him, the living Stone-rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to Him-you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." 1 Peter 2:4-5 (NIV)

"…upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." Matthew 16:18 (NKJV)

INVOLVE Yourself In The Local Church
(it’s more than just programs; it’s lifestyle)

EVOLVE

"Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the chief cornerstone. In Him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord." Ephesians 2:19-21 (NIV)