How can I know if the desires of my heart are from God or my Flesh?

Decision-a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration.

Introduction:

Fasting is mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments, let’s begin by defining the Hebrew and Greek words:

fast =

Hebrew sum = “to cover the mouth”

Greek nesteuo = “abstain”

Both words deal with abstaining from food. Some people would insist that unless your fast consists of abstaining from food “God would not approve. a Biblical fast could involve abstaining from things other than just food

1. What is the Marketplace?

2. Why was so much of God’s activity accomplished in the marketplace?

Because that is where people lived throughout the week.

Introduction:

Not everyone will be married or have children. For those to whom God entrusts them, children are a special assignment as well as a reward from the Lord. Wise parents understand that God has a special purpose for each child He gives to them, and they should carefully watch to see where God is at work in their lives.

1. How many of you can admit that you need to return to God?

1. How many of you can admit that you need to return to God?

ON MISSION TO THE WORLD

When you respond to God’s invitation to a close love relationship with Him, He brings you into a special partnership with Himself. God has added you to a local body of believers. Together you are the body of Christ in your community. As the Head of your church, Christ Himself is guiding and working through your congregation to accomplish the will of the Father.

LIFE IN THE BODY

As we allow God to teach us how to effectively live as a body, we will see love and unity spring forth that you may not have experienced before. Effective body life begins when each individual is rightly related to God in an intimate love relationship. It continues as all members become rightly related to Jesus Christ as the Head of the church. Right relationships with God are far more important than buildings, budgets, programs, methods, church personnel, or size.

1. What is the Body of Christ?

The Body of Christ” is a metaphor for the Church (all those who are truly saved). The Church is called “one body in Christ” in (Romans 12:5), “one body” in (1 Corinthians 10:17), “the body of Christ” in (1 Corinthians 12:27) and (Ephesians 4:12), and “the body” in (Hebrews 13:3). The Church is also equated with “the body” of Christ in (Ephesians 5:23) and (Colossians 1:24).

1. What is the Body of Christ?

A church needs to learn to function as the body of Christ.

Intro

1. How many of you have some questions for God?

1. What’s the benefit of obedience?

Obedience means joy and uninterrupted fellowship with God.

1. How many of you came into relationship with God through obedience?

You come to know God by experience as you obey Him, and He accomplishes His work through you.

How did you come to know him?

(John 14:21) Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my father, and I too will love them and show myself (Reveal) to them.

We know God more intimately as he reveals himself to us through our experiences with him.

Do you think your life is impacting the Kingdom of God?

God created the first man and woman, Adam, and Eve, for a love relationship with Himself. After Adam and Eve sinned, they heard God walking in the garden in the cool of the day. They hid from Him because of their fear and shame.

How about a love relationship with God?

To be loved by God is the highest relationship, the highest achievement, and the highest position in life.