Friday First - Building Great Habits

During January we want to spend some time in spiritual self examination. As we ask the question, Am I Rooted, we will be looking at some probing questions while offering practical solutions to become more effective spiritually. At the forefront of all of this is our continuing commitment to cooperation with God as He does the work of transformation, establishment, and vitality in us.

This month we’ll be asking:

• What are my habits?
• What are my thoughts?
• Where is my confidence?
• Who am I following?
• Am I constant in prayer?

What makes a great Christian? A strong Christian? Many might define it as daily dedication that can be seen in the home, at work, in the congregation … everywhere. It’s a wonderful concept … one that we need to be working on. We need to aim for stability, be alert, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong, and do everything in love. To get there means we’ll have to build good habits.

On Sunday we will:

• See how our habits make and define us
• Examine the habits of strong Christians
• Learn how to make good spiritual habits

As you prepare for worship, please think about these questions.

1. What was the custom of Jesus every Sabbath? Why is this important to know?
2. Why do you think there is so much emphasis in the New Testament about spiritual training?
3. What are some great spiritual habits you can think of? Are you currently engaging in these?
4. What priorities do you need to rearrange to get going with your new spiritual habits?
5. How will you resist Satan when he comes to defeat your new resolutions?

OPENING / WELCOME
Kody Pritt

SONG LEADER
Chris Terrian

PRAYER OF PRAISE
Eric Renegar

LEAD LORD'S SUPPER
Matt Ringle
 
SCRIPTURE READING
Billy Robbins
1 Timothy 4.7-9

PREACHING
Matthew Allen

CLOSING PRAYER
George Wacks

CLOSING COMMENTS
Russ Robins

WELCOME CENTER
Emily McDonald / Judy Hickey

USHERS
Dan Spargo / Roger Robins

CLOSING THE BUILDING
Mike Rosato