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1/1/2006 – Alex D. Ogden – Clay, AL
1. A thing decided on; thing determined.
2. The act of resolving or determining ...
6. The act or result of solving; solution.
– World Book Dictionary
Resolutions
1/1/2006 – Alex D. Ogden – Clay, AL
Resolutions►Lose WeightHeb.12:1– “Therefore let us also, seeing we are
compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.”Examples:• Friends and family• Jobs
• Recreational activities• Vegetable garden, etc...
1/1/2006 – Alex D. Ogden – Clay, AL
Resolutions►Pay Off Debts
We owe God our LIFERom.6:4,11-13; 12:1
We owe God our LOVE Jn.3:16; 1 Jn.4:19; Matt.22:37
We owe God our TIME Lk.9:23; Matt.28:18,19; Jn.4:22-24
We owe God our MONEY 1 Cor.16:1,2; 2 Cor.9:6
1/1/2006 – Alex D. Ogden – Clay, AL
Resolutions►Be More ProductiveParable of the Vine and the
Branches teaches itJn.15:1-8
We should resolve to...• Study the Bible more• Encourage brethren more• Do more to teach the lost
1/1/2006 – Alex D. Ogden – Clay, AL
Resolutions►Do Something NewParable of the Talents teaches us to
increase the talents He has given usMatt.25:14-30
We may strive to...• Teach a Bible class• Lead a public prayer• Lead the singing• Extend the invitation or present a short sermon
1/1/2006 – Alex D. Ogden – Clay, AL
Resolutions►Spend More Time With FamilyWe are a part God’s spiritual family
cf.2 Cor.6:17,18; Jn.3:1-6
Should desire to be together as much as possible• Attend ALL services possible• Be together throughout the week
1/1/2006 – Alex D. Ogden – Clay, AL
Resolutions►Stop ProcrastinatingEph.5:15,16– “15 Look therefore carefully how
ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise; 16 redeeming the time because the days are evil.”Must stop putting off...• Talking with lost about their soul• Visiting the sick• Encouraging the weak• Preparing for Bible classes
1/1/2006 – Alex D. Ogden – Clay, AL
►Lose Weight
Resolutions
►Stop Procrastinating
►Spend More Time With Family
►Do Something New
►Be More Productive
►Pay Off Debts
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