Jan 12, 2016
Series Key Verse
…And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live
new lives.
Romans 6:4
To Get UNSTUCK Means:
Is simply to move forward in my life because I am willing to give
god complete control.
Today’s Key Verse
Trust in the Lord with all your heartAnd do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him,And He will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6
4 Approaches to the Future that Lead to Being Stuck:
Worry
Planning w/o Praying
Assumptions
Procrastinating
Moving Forward in Getting UNstuck
Recognize that I’m Stuck
Sin:If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to
forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all
unrighteousness.1 John 1:9
Moving Forward in Getting UNstuck
Recognize that I’m Stuck
Circumstances:For just as the sufferings of Christ are ours in abundance,
so also our comfort is abundant through Christ.
2 Corinthians 1:5
Moving Forward in Getting UNstuck
Remember God’s Faithfulness in the PastWhy are you in despair, O my soul?
And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I
shall again praise Him For the help of His presence. O my God, my soul is in
despair within me; Therefore I remember You…
Psalm 42:5-6
Moving Forward in Getting UNstuck
Remember God’s Faithfulness in the PastKnow therefore that the LORD your
God, He is God, the faithful God, who keeps His covenant
and His lovingkindness to a thousandth generation with those
who love Him and keep His commandments;
Deuteronomy 7:9
Moving Forward in Getting UNstuck
Refocus My Mind on the Hope of Heaven
Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that
are on earth. Colossians 3:2
Refocus my Heart
Dear God, I realize that I have fallen short of Your standard. I need Your help. I believe Jesus died for
my sin and that he rose again on the third day. Today I receive His invitation to pay the penalty for my sin, and the best I know how I commit to following Jesus for the rest of my life, I need You to guide me and I
thank You for the promise of eternity in heaven with You. Amen!
Moving Forward in Getting UNstuck
Refocus My Mind on the Hope of Heaven
Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is
right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything
worthy of praise, dwell on these things. Philippians 4:8
Moving Forward in Getting UNstuck
Respond Obediently to God’s Direction
“For the eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous,
And His ears attend to their prayer, but the face of the Lord
is against those who do evil.”1 Peter 3:12
Moving Forward in Getting UNstuck
Respond Obediently to God’s Direction
But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these
things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33
Moving Forward in Getting UNstuck
Replace My Thoughts w/ God’s ThoughtsTherefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.Romans 12:1-2
Next Steps[ ] I’m spending to much time worrying about the future that it is hindering the present! [ ] I need to remember that God is who HE says HE is! I need to learn to TRUST HIM more and me LESS! [ ] Today I am giving my life to Jesus Christ for the first time! My HOPE is in HIM! [ ] I need to clean up the way I think so that obedience will follow! [ ] Count on me for the Christmas Bash on December 6th.