How To Stay Spiritually Fit
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KEEPING SPIRITUALLY FIT
Text: “And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ” ().
I. Daily Devotions
“Pray without ceasing” ().
A. Many neglect to read the Bible and pray. Because they are too busy with selfish pursuits, they become spiritually lean.
B. We must take time for fellowship with God daily. Victory is assured those who continue in a spirit of prayer. “Pray that ye enter not into temptation” ().
II. Daily Dedication
“I die daily” ().
A. Some dedicate themselves to God but fail to yield completely to Him. Therefore, they become disillusioned and discouraged, often giving up in despair.
B. We must commit ourselves to God daily. The secret of victorious living is surrendering to His will, no matter the circumstances of our lives. “Commit thy way unto the Lord … and he shall bring it to pass” ().
III. Daily Diligence
“But exhort one another daily …” ().
A. Many people are concerned with selfish and temporal pursuits alone. They neglect the worship and work of the Lord.
B. We should be diligent for God. When we keep alive spiritually by attending church, loving the lost, helping others, and witnessing for Jesus Christ, God will not forget our works ().
IV. Daily Direction
“When he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth” ().
A. Some persist in following their own desires and depending on their own learning. They choose the inferior way.
B. We need God’s daily guidance and direction for every detail of our lives. As we keep our will under the control of His will, we are led by the Holy Spirit ().
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Spray, R. E. (1977). Soul-Building Sermon Outlines (pp. 22–23). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House
KEEPING SPIRITUALLY FIT
Text: “And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ” ().
I. Daily Devotions
“Pray without ceasing” ().
A. Many neglect to read the Bible and pray. Because they are too busy with selfish pursuits, they become spiritually lean.
B. We must take time for fellowship with God daily. Victory is assured those who continue in a spirit of prayer. “Pray that ye enter not into temptation” ().
II. Daily Dedication
“I die daily” ().
A. Some dedicate themselves to God but fail to yield completely to Him. Therefore, they become disillusioned and discouraged, often giving up in despair.
B. We must commit ourselves to God daily. The secret of victorious living is surrendering to His will, no matter the circumstances of our lives. “Commit thy way unto the Lord … and he shall bring it to pass” ().
III. Daily Diligence
“But exhort one another daily …” ().
A. Many people are concerned with selfish and temporal pursuits alone. They neglect the worship and work of the Lord.
B. We should be diligent for God. When we keep alive spiritually by attending church, loving the lost, helping others, and witnessing for Jesus Christ, God will not forget our works ().
IV. Daily Direction
“When he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth” ().
A. Some persist in following their own desires and depending on their own learning. They choose the inferior way.
B. We need God’s daily guidance and direction for every detail of our lives. As we keep our will under the control of His will, we are led by the Holy Spirit ().
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Spray, R. E. (1977). Soul-Building Sermon Outlines (pp. 22–23). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House.
KEEPING SPIRITUALLY FIT
Text: “And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ” ().
I. Daily Devotions
“Pray without ceasing” ().
A. Many neglect to read the Bible and pray. Because they are too busy with selfish pursuits, they become spiritually lean.
B. We must take time for fellowship with God daily. Victory is assured those who continue in a spirit of prayer. “Pray that ye enter not into temptation” ().
II. Daily Dedication
“I die daily” ().
A. Some dedicate themselves to God but fail to yield completely to Him. Therefore, they become disillusioned and discouraged, often giving up in despair.
B. We must commit ourselves to God daily. The secret of victorious living is surrendering to His will, no matter the circumstances of our lives. “Commit thy way unto the Lord … and he shall bring it to pass” ().
III. Daily Diligence
“But exhort one another daily …” ().
A. Many people are concerned with selfish and temporal pursuits alone. They neglect the worship and work of the Lord.
B. We should be diligent for God. When we keep alive spiritually by attending church, loving the lost, helping others, and witnessing for Jesus Christ, God will not forget our works ().
IV. Daily Direction
“When he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth” ().
A. Some persist in following their own desires and depending on their own learning. They choose the inferior way.
B. We need God’s daily guidance and direction for every detail of our lives. As we keep our will under the control of His will, we are led by the Holy Spirit ().
And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thess.
Pray without ceasing.
1 Thess.
HOW TO STAY SPIRITUALLY FIT
HOW TO STAY SPIRITUALLY FIT
Spray, R. E. (1977). Soul-Building Sermon Outlines (pp. 22–23). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House.
Introduction:
Holidays is a time of the year that people make all kinds of resolutions when it comes to their physical well-being.
Health club memberships escalate about right now and then taper off toward spring break.
Why? People realize that they need to do SOMETHING to get rid of excess pounds or to get them in better shape when it comes to their heart or other health issues.
I believe everyday is a great time of year to resolve to getting in shape spiritually.
KEEPING SPIRITUALLY FIT
Daily Devotions
Daily Devotions
Pray without ceasing.
1 THESS. 5:17
A. Many neglect to read the Bible and pray. Because they are too busy with selfish pursuits, they become spiritually lean.
A. Many neglect to read the Bible and pray. Because they are too busy with selfish pursuits, they become spiritually lean.
B. We must take time for fellowship with God daily. Victory is assured those who continue in a spirit of prayer.
And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.
Daily Dedication
Daily Dedication
II. Daily Dedication
I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.
“I die daily” ().
A. Some dedicate themselves to God but fail to yield completely to Him. Therefore, they become disillusioned and discouraged, often giving up in despair.
B. We must commit ourselves to God daily. The secret of victorious living is surrendering to His will, no matter the circumstances of our lives.
Commit thy way unto the Lord;
Trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
Daily Diligence
Daily Diligence
But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
“But exhort one another daily …” ().
A. Many people are concerned with selfish and temporal pursuits alone. They neglect the worship and work of the Lord.
B. We should be diligent for God. When we keep alive spiritually by attending church, loving the lost, helping others, and witnessing for Jesus Christ, God will not forget our works.
For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:
Daily Direction
Daily Direction
Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
“When he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth” ().
A. Some persist in following their own desires and depending on their own learning. They choose the inferior way.
B. We need God’s daily guidance and direction for every detail of our lives. As we keep our will under the control of His will, we are led by the Holy Spirit.
In all thy ways acknowledge him,
And he shall direct thy paths.
prov. 3:6
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Spray, R. E. (1977). Soul-Building Sermon Outlines (pp. 22–23). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House.