What I've Learned In 41 Years Of Ministry

Grand Parkway Baptist Church

Mark 12: 28 - 31 1. You need to Love God Completely a. Is the Lord the all consuming passion of your life? b. Do I have a deep and abiding affection for the Lord? c. Am I striving to become like Him? d. Do you love anything more than you love Christ? e. Do I enjoy spending time with the Lord? f. Do I tell the Lord that I love Him? g. Do I talk with the Lord as much as I can? -Psalm 139:23 - 24 2. You need to Love Others Genuinely -1 John 4:20 Places to meet people a. Join a local gym b. Civic organizations c. Coach a sports team - not just a Christian team d. Invest in Kids or Grandkids Schools e. Meals with neighbors f. Study or work at a Local coffee shops g. Prayer walk your neighborhood h. Volunteer to help at a local university - international students 3. Your Family Must Be a Priority -Eph. 5:25 - Wife -3 John 4 - Children 4. Get involved in Missions - Matt. 28:18 - 20 -Acts 1:8 5. Life is not always going to be easy -James 1:2 - 4 6. Our lives need to exhibit Joy -Philippians 4:4 - 5 -Habakkuk 3: 17 - 18 7. Give - Be Generous -1 Timothy 6:18 -Malachi 3:10 8. Get Involved with Small Groups 9. Always do your best - what you are doing is an offering to God -Colossians 3:17 10. Love What you Do. -Colossians 3:23 11. Our Example is as important as our teaching -Philippians 3:7 -1 Corinthians 11:1 12. Be Yourself -1 Samuel 16:7 13. God is always working in me -Philippians 1:6