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: Acts 16: 11-15; Philippians 1-2 The Message Version: 11-12  Putting out from the harbor at Troas, we made a straight run for Samothrace. The next day we tied up at New City and walked from there to Philippi, the main city in that part of Macedonia and, even more importantly, a Roman colony. We lingered there several days. 13-14  On the Sabbath, we left the city and went down along the river where we had heard there was to be a prayer meeting. We took our place with the women who had gathered there and talked with them. One woman, Lydia, was from Thyatira and a dealer in expensive textiles, known to be a God-fearing woman. As she listened with intensity to what was being said, the Master gave her a trusting heart—and she believed! 15  After she was baptized, along with everyone in her household, she said in a surge of hospitality, “If you’re confident that I’m in this with you and believe in the Master truly, come home with me and be my guests.” We hesitat

Matt 22:37-39 In OT God spoke through His Word and the prophets In NT God spoke through His Word and the Holy Spirit (now) 1  Worship God  -  Love the Lord your God...worship God Matt 22.37, loving God.  God doesn't just want lip service, but fulfilling these life purposes. 2  Ministry -  Matt 22:39 - loving others.  Love people regardless, even the sand paper people.   3  Evangelism - Matt 28:19-20 - ethnic groups, make disciples - v19a, Evangelism Individualism has caused so much harm, especially Christians.  How do we go and make disciples?  A disciple is different to a believer.  Satan believes in God.  A disciple is someone who follows Jesus, and has a relationship with Him.  The Holy Spirit is our helper. 4  Fellowship.  Until you taken home as a baby you dont have a family.  Baptism, incorporating people into a family.  A baby becomes part of a family when the mother and father pick the baby and take that child home.  Matt 28:19b  To lead in Church (be a Pastor)

Mark 1 v 9.   Jesus set the example of how we are to live. Matt 28.19 to 20 Baptism is not somdthing that can save us, it shows we are a believer  1 John 2 v3 Surely we want to do what God wants for us There us a way we do it and dont do it Baptism should illustrate Jesus death and ressurection.  1 Cor 15:3-5 Baptism is about demonstrating our new life as a Christian. If our life is just the same as before we were a Christian we need to check our life.  Rom 6.4 Baptism does not make you a  Christian it shows you already believe. Baptism is the outward symbol of commitment you have made in your heart. Baptism is by immersion.  Matthew 3 v 16 Baptism is not about duty, its about our response to God.  Jesus' baptism is very powerful, part of Gods way of doing things. The word baptise means to dip under water, not to dip in or on water.  Greek means to immerse or dip under.  Baptism is not about Pastor or Church. Are we ready to be pulled apart and put back together b

 Bible References:  Romans 7; PS 138.8 What is the purpose for our life? The Lord called out a people to live in the centre of the world. Israel, the people were called to live where the centre of the world;  north and south, east and west and a lot of trade happened God placed the Jewish people in the land we know as "Israel". Crossing the Jordon, indicated a whole new start.  Its not about feelings at all.  Ps 138.8  the Lord will accomplish what concerns me, the Lord will accomplish not me! Matthew 22: 36-39  the greatest commandment, purpose of God in our life.  Matthew 28. 18 to 20 Why do we live this life?  To fulfill the purpose God created you for.  You were Created for a purpose. Worship is not about going to a service.  Its about living our life cause God wants us to.  God blesses us to bless others.  Worship is not singing a song, its about loving God.  Its not about feelings. Loving God, letting God transform your mind, you using your freewill.  If

Colossians 2:18 (GNT) Do not allow yourselves to be condemned by anyone who claims to be superior because of special visions and who insists on false humility and the worship of angels. For no reason at all, such people are all puffed up by their human way of thinking Worship God, not a god, not some god.  We need to make sure about where we are going (our faith journey with God) so we are not misled.  Don't follow those who are "religious"in the way of burning candles bowing to idols/statues etc.  God tells us we are not make carved images for ourselves.  Don't serve things ( e.g. new motor car, money, house etc)  These things are resources for you to use. Always remember to forgive one another, we are not our brothers (or sisters) judge.  Give all to God - He will bring those who hurt us to account. Bible References:  Rev 21:8; Col 2:18; 2 Kings 17:14 (v7-23)

Bible References:  Hebrews 3:7-4:7 ·          Read God’s Word ·          Enter God’s Rest Be very careful not to fall away or harden your heart in your daily journey through life and living out your Christian faith.  Many Churches run ‘entertainments’ but these things don’t bring belief /faith to people. Deut. 6:20-25 Our first purpose in life is to Worship God.  How do we keep the laws of God today?  Through Jesus Christ.  God has called us out through Jesus Christ.  He calls us through grace.  Worship= celebrating God’s presence in our life and giving Him honour, love and ourselves. Deut. 7:1-5; 1 Peter 2:9-10 Remove the things from your life that drag you down, people who turn you away from God; places and situations that cause you to stumble. Remember your position in God.  We are a kingdom of Priests (a bridge builder) a holy nation, under our Great High Priest (Jesus Christ). Deut. 14:1-2 Christians are to be distinctive and separate.  This d

Bible References:  1 Peter 2:9; Genesis 15; Deut 33:27-29; Ps 84:11; Rom 4:17-22; Rom 4:4; Romans 4:17; Genesis 15:12(Refer to TCC website post:  http://www.tolgacc.com/2012/09/todays-modern-priests.html ) If we done serve God we will see a spiritual connection somewhere else.  We will have a 'priest'of some kind.  As spiritual beings we need spiritual leaders.  God established Israel and He established the spiritual leadership that would imitate God's voice and teachings (Levites).God wants us to fulfill five (5) purposes in life:worship, belong to family of God (through being born again and baptism) (This is not belonging to a denomination), Discipleship (being transformed), Evangelism (tell the world about God), Mission (what God wants you to do) We need to have a reverence for God  - fear (not being afraid, but a real deep resepect) Him.  A Priest is a bridge builder.  We are priests - we are bridge builders for people to seek God.  Abram in Genesis Chapter 15 beca

It's not about You. Tough statement.  I have witnessed seeing in a Bible Study one person open PDL, read that statement and then shut the book and put it down.  In giving glory to God's name, the purpose of your life is greater than your personal fulfillment.  If you want to know why you were placed on this planet at this time then it begins with God. puzzled? glory of God What will You live for? The search for the purpose of life has puzzled people since the fall of mankind.  Why is it a puzzle.  We start from the wrong starting point.  We focus on ourselves in stead of focusing on the life purpose God has for us. The ultimate goal of the universe is to show the Glory of God.  What is the glory of God?  It is WHO God is.  The essence of His nature; atmosphere of His presence; expression of His good and all of His other qualities. Living for God's glory in our greatest accomplishment.  God's glory is best seen in Jesus Christ. What is worship?  It is

Reading:  Zechariah 4:3-7; 2 Peter 3:8;1 King 11:1-13 We have a real enemy - Satan.  He tries to trick us into thinking we can live our Christian walk and also live in the world, and keep them separate.  But we can't.  No where are we told this in God's Word.  It's a lie. Everypart of our lives must express our devotion and love of God and following Him in every part of our lives.  Another lie is that our education, skills, talents and thinking will help us overcome any task - using our own strength.  This isn't true.  You can't live out your calling without God's help.  Zechariah 4:6 Life lesson:  Solomon - a little compromise can lead to complete ruin. 1 kings 11:1-13 "I'm coming back to the heart of worship, and it's all about You, It's all about You, Lord. I'm sorry for the thing I've made it when it's all about You, all about You Jesus." (M Reedman )