NINE RESOLUTIONS FOR 2008
Text: Acts 2:41 – 47
Introduction:
· Millions of people making new resolutions
· Dieting, quit smoking, exercise
· What about resolving to be a better Christian?
Body:
A. Begin with baptism (v. 41)
· Obedience in other areas
B. Study the Word (v. 42)
· Read at least a chapter every day
· Begin with Matthew
· Wednesday night Bible Study
· Take notes and restudy for yourself
C. Fellowship with others (v. 42)
· Church dinners
· Camping
· Willing Hearts / Men’s Fellowship / Youth Meetings and outings
· Decorating party
· VBS preparation
· Drama / Cantata
· Women’s Tea
· Valentine’s Dinner
· Homecoming
· Fellowship with other churches
D. Pray every day (v. 42)
· Prayer calendar
· Prayer chain
· Prayer meetings
· Pray for preacher and services
E. Help other people (vv. 44, 45)
· Food baskets
· Volunteer abilities and talents
· Visit the sick
· Encourage one another (say Amen once in a while!)
· Systematic giving to church and other ministries
· Missonaries, religious radio and tv
F. Go to church (v. 46)
· Don’t miss a service that you can be at
· Be there for special services (Good Friday, New Year’s Eve, Feetwashing / Communion, Youth services, Christmas)
· Be there for business meetings
G. Give God thanks (v. 46)
· Ask the blessing on your food
· Thank God for answered prayers
· Thank Him for something every time you pray
H. Praise the Lord (v. 47)
· Use your talents for worship (singing, playing an instrument, poetry)
· Testify
· Tell about what a scripture means to you
· Share about your conversion
· Tell about answered prayers
I. Be a witness (v. 47)
· Act like a Christian
· Invite others to church
· Talk to them about their soul
· Pray for them
· Get involved with bus ministry
Conclusion:
· Review all nine resolutions
· People make resolutions every year and forget them
· Make these resolutions every day so you don’t forget!
· Keep them in your Bible
