-Pst. Mark Conner
1 Tess 1:2;8
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Igniting Your Spiritual Passion
Rom 12:9-18;11 (diff versions)
We're saved & called by God. Have a purpose & the passion to serve that purpose
Zeal = fervency
Passion is a fire that is inside that affects outside
God works on a perpetual enthusiasm!
75% of the US presidents ranks in the lower rank of IQ
50% of the Fortune Magazine CEOs averages C- in school
Intelligence is cool but passion makes the difference
Enthusiasm & persistent makes an average person superior while indifference & lethargy makes a superior person average
4 passion-killers
1. Complacency
Jos 13:1
Before in Jos 12, there lies a list of 31 kings that Joshua has conquered & God is here to remind him that there's still more!
Jos 14:10-12
Caleb kept his passion even @ 85
2. Difficult Circumstances
Isa 43:1-3
We'll pull through
3. Unbalanced Lifestyle
Pushing ourselves to driveness to burn out
Always takes care of yourself so that you can be useful to others
'Self-care'
Rhythm to life = activity & rest
Jesus draws near to the crowd & withdrew from them
Time management vs energy management
Christianity is a series of sprints!
4. Familiarity
Things that are precious turns common or routine!
Religion is going the motions without the emotions
Ehpathtic
Lukewarmness is serving God by trying not to offend the devil
How to keep your passion burning?
1. Activate your spiritual gifts
Jh 4
Fuels you whenever you use it!
2 Tim 1:6-7
Want to know gifts, try looking at your frustration
We may not all be prominent but we're all significant!
2. Associate with people of passion
Heb 10:24-25
Because the devil always has his fire-fighters. It's up to you to decide if it is holding a water-pistol or water hose
3. Return to your 1st love
Rev 2:45
What did we when we 1st started
1 Tim 1:12
If you think your life is tough, make a list of your problems on 1 side of a paper & Paul's challenges on the other side
4. Pray for passion
God is a fire-igniting God!
Radical commitment is needed to keep our belief constant on God's story
Exo 8:8-10
Why tomorrow? Why not today?
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am
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