cgm sermon 18/1/08

Changes for a better you.

No change = no improvement.
Changes first start on the mind.

Romans 12:2(NIV)
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world,but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will.

We need to transform our mindset and thinking

We can improve in the areas of :
character development
spiritual growth
talent development
excel in studies (excellence)

We cant experience something new, if we don't do something new.

Hebrews 6:3(NIV)
And God permitting,we will do so.

Christian should have/need to have (basic) :

1.faithfully attend church every week.
;make church service top priority

2.attend cell group meeting

3.pray regularly
;make prayer a part of our lifestyle.

Matt7:7-8(NIV)

Matt 7:7
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find;knock and the door will be opened to you

Matt7:8
For everyone who asks receives;he who seeks finds;and to him who knocks,the door will be opended.

4.consistently reading the bible

5.attend prayer meeting whenever there is one.

6.joining a minstry

7.learn to move in the gifts of the holy spirit.

8.giving bible study lesson to younger member.

9. conduct visitation
;spend time fellowshiping
;make time for one another.