Preparation for Success

Joshua 1:1–11 NIV84

1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them—to the Israelites. 3 I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. 4 Your territory will extend from the desert to Lebanon, and from the great river, the Euphrates—all the Hittite country—to the Great Sea on the west. 5 No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. 6 “Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. 7 Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. 8 Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” 10 So Joshua ordered the officers of the people: 11 “Go through the camp and tell the people, ‘Get your supplies ready. Three days from now you will cross the Jordan here to go in and take possession of the land the Lord your God is giving you for your own.’ ”

1. Get ready Spiritually

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Romans 8:6 NIV84

6 The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace;

Life and peace are yours

Prepare for a great year

How you end a season determines how you enter your next season

2. Get rid of all Unselfishness

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Proverbs 3:27 NIV84

27 Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act.

Start by giving

Develop a generous heart

Don’t look to what you can get but what you can give

Expand your world by helping others

Don’t think more highly of yourself than you ought

Don’t stop associating with those less fortunate (those without Christ)

3. Live a Courageous life

Joshua 1:9 NIV84

9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Don’t give in to fear

To succeed you must be courageous

Face tomorrow with courage

Know who you are

One of the great compliments my wife has given me is, “You know your God, You know who you serve”

4. Be a team player and Cooperate

Ephesians 4:16 NIV84

16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.

Get off the sidelines

Get in the game

Stop being a spectator

Get involved

5. Get Established in the House of the Lord

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Psalm 92:13 NIV84

13 planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God.

Psalm 92:13–14 NIV84

13 planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green,

The key to success is being consistent

Stay firm

Stay put

Stay active

Stay producing

6. Sacrifice is a must for your best life

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Luke 6:38 NIV84

38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

To succeed we must sacrifice areas that hold us back

Healthy living requires we sacrifice a few meals a week (fasting)

Better communities require us sacrifice our time, talent, and treasure

Better church requires we sacrifice our time, talent, and treasure

7. Become a Soul winner for Christ

Proverbs 11:30 NIV84

30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom

Wisdom comes from obeying the Lord

Go make disciples

Win Souls

Witnessing is a must to build the House of God

Be courageous and win souls

Get ready for SUCCESS