3 Challenges for 2003

Introduction:

(1) New year’s resolutions

(2) Let us make 3 spiritual resolutions:

Discussion:

I. Build your faith

A. Bible Study – God speaking to us

B. Prayer – Our speaking to God

C. Fellowship with Christians – Edification

D. Surround yourself with people, things, etc. to build, not destroy, your faith

II. Live your faith

A. Matt. 7.1-5 – Must 1st remove huge boulder in your eye

B. “Therefore you have no excuse, everyone of you who passes judgment, for in that which you judge another, you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things” (Rom. 2.1)

C. Your life is a sermon to others.

III. Share your faith

A. Matt. 28.19-20 – The Great Commission given

B. Matt. 7.12 – The Golden Rule mandates that we share the gospel

C. Good News is meant to be told

Conclusion:

(1) Let us not let these resolutions go by the wayside like most resolutions do.

(2) Let us make a difference in 2003!