The Change Process

The change Process --- 12 Spiritual keys Sermon outline

If you abide in My Word, hold fast to My teachings and live in accordance with them, you are truly My disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" (John 8:31,32 Amp.)

Key 1

Honesty

Romans 7:18 I know nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desires to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.

First, we become aware that our problem is more than we can bear. We have tried to hide the problem for years, but now we come face to face with depression, disease, divorce, or perhaps even death. And we reach out for help

Key 2

Open mindedness

Philippians 2:13 for it is God who works in you to will and act according to His good purpose

As we incorporate this key into our daily lives, we gain awareness and become open-minded towards all values and virtues that free us from our addictive patterns and selfishness

Key 3

Decision

Therefore, I urge you, brother, in view of God’s mercy; to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual worship.

We come a point that we need to that decision

Key 4

Courage

Lamentations 3:40 Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the lord.

Courage is a vital virtue that can bring about success, understanding and inspiration. Courage establishes the possibility of better improving our reality; it clears a passage to explore new horizons, to stand up for those things in which we wish to achieve. It’s the ability to achieve greatness in our lives. When we take a step resolutely forward, we are granted the strength and wisdom necessary to execute our wishes. We triumph over frustration, and rise above our perceived limitations. We expand our awareness, and acquire a fresh perspective – assured that God will lead the way. We gain a better understanding of purpose and direction, unafraid to move forward with a heightened sense of significance and self-consciousness. It is essential that we believe in ourselves, and never lose faith in our ability to accomplish our goals, while maintaining confidence and persistence

Key 5

Integrity

James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed

We need to have this key to continue our walk with the Lord, continue to pray for each other

Key 6

Willingness

James 4:1 Humble yourself before the Lord, and He will lift you up.)

Very important key, to humble ourselves, God resist the proud, willing to change

Key 7

Humility

I John 1:9 if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

We need to admit our faults and continue to examine ourselves

Key 8

Discipline

Luke 6:31 Do to others as you would have them do to you.

We continue to exercise discipline to right before God and Man

Key 9

Brotherly Love

Mathew 5:23-24 therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar.

First go and be reconciled to your brother, then come and offer your gift.

As I finished making amends, putting my past behind me, I profited from self-esteem, self-respect, and contentment. I told myself that my journey would never come to an end. My new goal was to live in excellence, to grow spiritually and mentally, and to expand upon all of the new values that I’ve engrained into the depths of my spirit. I’ve become conscious of the fact that as I persevere, I continually grow and mature in my daily walk. My perimeters of development have become endless due to my devotion to abide amidst the Spiritual keys and to live the. way of life in utmost adoration. I must always remain teachable so I can attain unremitting growth and to never stray from the drive and hope that transported me to this point

Key 10

Perseverance

I Corinthians 10:12 so, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that your don’t fall.

We need to watch ourselves and pray

Key 11

Spiritual awareness

Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.

The word Of God is very important

Key 12

Service

Galatians 6:1Brothers if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But, watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.

We need to be not judgmental toward others