Sorry for the delay in posting...I was out of the office most of the day on Thursday doing hosptial visits and did not post. Here is Wednesday night's talk. Remember if you ever want to "hear" what is said you can request a copy of the talk.

Conformed to the Image of Christ- Continued

Romans 8:29
“For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn, with many brothers and sisters.”

Developing spiritual "HABITS" that help us becoming more like His Son?

H- Hanging out with God

A- Accountability with another believer

B- Bible Memorization

I- Involvement in the church

Hebrews 10:24-25
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.


T- Tithing


Deuteronomy 8:18
“But remember the Lord your God, for it is he that gives you the ability to produce wealth.”
Why is giving an important habit to develop?

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Giving proves that I put God first in my life.

“Honor the Lord your God with your wealth, with the first-fruits”—circle “first”—“of all your crops, then your barns will be filled to overflowing”—

Malachi 3:6-20

S- Study Scripture

Colossians 2:6-7
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

Habits will not happen overnight they are a process and it will take time to develop. But they are important. You are never just stagnant in your walk with the Lord…you are growing to be more like His Son or you growing to be less like His son.
Watch your thoughts; they become words.Watch your words; they become actions.Watch your actions; they become habits.Watch your habits; they become character.Watch your character; it becomes your destiny. --Frank Outlaw

If you are not spending time with Him eventually it will effect you because your thoughts, words, actions, habits will change your character.

If you have a relationship with Christ. I would encourage to you to find one of the adults in this room and they would be happy to talk with you. Answer any questions that you have.

If you are believer that is trying to grow to be more like His Son in this room…what is one habit that you need to commit to tonight? What is one area that you can begin to start growing in your relationship with Him? What area do you need to make time to grow in?

If you are a believer and you have turned away from Him. You have stopped spending time with Him. You are starting to see areas where you are beginning to compromise. I would just ask you to find some accountability tonight. Confess you are struggling because only in pursing Jesus do you really get to be free to be all that God has created you to be.