Putting Christ first in my Time, Relationships, Money  and prayer  to worship God 1. Time alone with God each day. The habit of a daily time with God (Reading God’s Word)  James 1:22 & 25. Personal Bible reading and prayer each day. Mark 1:35, James 1:25 and Romans 12:1 2. The habit of Fellowship Hebrews 10:25. Being a committed team for God. Fellowship with  believers in a small group and church. 3. The habit of Tithing; revealing our heart to God and giving to invest in the future through a weekly tithe to God 1Corinthians 16:2; 2Corinthians 8:7; Matthew 6:19-21. 1Timothy 6:18-19 and  2Corinthians 9:6 4. The habit of Prayer Romans 12:12. By developing these four habits we will; - 1.Know the Word of God 2.Have the mind of God 3.Have the heart of God     4.Do all to the glory of God        5.Have the character of God Mature Believers are called Disciples:I cannot be a Disciple without being disciplined The more disciplined I become the more God can use me. Jesus said, “Whoever do

Bible References:  1 Corinthians 3:1-3; 1 Corinthians 1:1-11; Phil 2:2-11; 1 Cor. 1-20; 1 John We need to let people know what they do right - more than what they do wrong Divisions and strife occur when we become more concerned about the things that matter to "me"and what matters to the Church Read 1 Corinthians - there are about 10 problems that Paul addresses throughout this epistle We need to be careful that worldliness doesn't take over our Church - the want to power, and corruption of the mind. Being ignorant of what Scripture says is not acceptable We should be committed and self-discipline We should NOT live loosely We need to hold to the TRUTH in Scripture not some weak doctrine We should not be self-indulgent As God's people we are commanded to love one another - God's Way It can cost people their lives if we don't tell them about God who loves them and the way to eternal life. Identity and Destiny - Who Am I and Where Am I Going? The L

Bible References: 1 Peter 1:1-12; Romans 12:5; John 3:36; Romans 6:17-18; Romans 8; 1 Peter 1:18-19; 1 john 1:7; Romans 5:9; Hebrews 13:20; 1 Peter 1:3; John 3:5; 1 Peter 1:23- Team Work Working together as a team to accomplish a mission/task.  We're not called to compete against each other but to work together as a "body".  As a team member we need to become a true, obedient Christian.  Not saved by works because no one can be saved this way.  But saved through accepting that we cannot save ourselves and in faith and obedience accepting God's gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. Obedience is an important part of being a Christian - it's non-optional and part of the deal.  Your "being a Chrisitan'is kept by the power of God -not by you. When you give your life to Jesus it's eternal - it's a covenant forever.  There is a price to pay being a Christian - you can't serve more than one master.  As a Christian we choose to serve Jesus Ch