Aligning Our Lives with God's Vision for 2025

And we are plan A, there is no plan B, praise God. We have to be all about getting people saved, born again, and on their way to heaven. About three people. No wonder we're moving so lightning fast. You know what I mean? We were talking before service a little bit about the idea that, you know, when it comes to evangelism, you know, where do, you know, people have talked about, well, I don't want to be a part of a big church. [00:06:56] (23 seconds)


But if you want to grow in God, then you always have to be pushing forward to find a better way. Find a better way to execute excellence at a higher level. And you're always... You're always wanting to push that, at least I want to do it, all right? Then we talked about what? Giving, obviously. And that has to do with giving, worshiping God with our substance. Sacrifice, kind of connected to the idea of giving. And this is giving God our time, our talent, and our treasure. [00:06:22] (25 seconds)


Some people know, boy, she was going to work. And listen, but I will tell you that if you want something in the kingdom, you're still going to have to work hard. There's nothing wrong with hard work. We should not shy away from hard work. And we should teach our kids and our grandkids that hard work pays off, praise God. It should be all right. If you want something in life, go work hard for it. Hey, and here's the flip side. And don't be listening to people that don't want to work hard that criticize you for working hard. [00:09:15] (29 seconds)


You only have to do it for 114, 114 years. And, you know, most of us aren't going to 114, you know, but let's say 114. Can you give your all for 114? Bless God, I can. I'm going to give my all for 114. Praise God. Amen. If it turns out to be 120 for the last four, I'm chilling. But no, I'm just kidding. Oh, come on. That was a joke. Was it six? My math was off. Yeah, it was. It was. [00:19:49] (31 seconds)


Here's what I mean by this. You should work hard, but by working hard, here's what I'm not saying. Don't compare yourselves among yourself, the Bible says, for in that you do harm. In other words, you're not more saved because you gave more. Okay? You're to run your race, stay in your lane. Don't compare yourself among yourself. Well, they're not doing this and they're not doing that. Stop. They're God's business, not yours. You're to give your all and not worry about everybody else. [00:21:04] (27 seconds)


And listen, it should be huge in your life because it's huge in mine. It should be huge. Integrity matters. Listen to what the Bible says. I got four scriptures I want you to hear. And again, this is Proverbs 10 .9, not 10 .4. 10 .4, good buddy, was work hard. 10 .9 is all about integrity. Listen to what it says. He walks with integrity. Walks what? Securely. Whenever you're making a decision, you ask yourself, would integrity do this? Would integrity do this? [00:22:00] (32 seconds)


What happens is, watch this. If you, say, the way you were wired, the way God made you, is you're to speak things from your spirit out of your mouth, and you're supposed to speak with authority so it changes things in the earth. Okay. And the way it flows is from your spirit out of your soul, mind, will, and emotions into the earth, and it changes things. Okay. That's the way. So watch this. Whenever you want to speak to cancer. Die in Jesus' name. [00:27:04] (28 seconds)


We are the church and we exist for the world. Do you believe that? Come on. I believe that with all my heart. So what does that look like? Here's what it looks like. What can I do to serve better? What can I do? What can I put my hands to? Start serving somewhere. Church, life groups, ministries, community. Find a place to invest yourself. Why? Nothing makes you better. Nothing makes you better. Nothing makes you better. Nothing makes you better. [00:36:10] (26 seconds)


Religion focuses on behavior modification. Do this. do that. Don't do this. Don't do that. Christianity focuses on life transformation. It happens on the inside. God wants to do something on the inside. Listen to this. I love these verses. 2 Corinthians 5 .17. I believe with all my heart you should memorize this verse. 2 Corinthians 5 .17. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a what? New creation. Old things have passed away, and behold, all things have become new. [00:36:50] (30 seconds)


Come on, God is a God of change. Listen to this. Genesis 1 -2, or 1 -1. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth, and the earth was without form and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. Then God said, let there be light. And guess who activated on that? The Holy Spirit. Can I tell you, from Genesis all the way to Revelation, the Holy Spirit has been moving. [00:42:17] (27 seconds)