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