John Wells - August 11, 2024

Northbrook Bible Chapel

John Wells - August 11th 2024 - Move in Step with God Move in Step with God The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his STEPS Proverbs 16:9 4 Principals for a Successful Life 1. Mediate on the Word of God • Read it / Hear it / Obey it - pray over it and let it take root in your heart • No substitute for God’s word - it brings: conviction, conversion, conformity, cleaning • Why meditate on the scripture ? it produces growth, wisdom, fellowship, fruit bearing • Make your decisions based on biblical principles/ store the WORD in your heart 2. Mortify Sin - cut it out / do not let sin reign in your mortal body • It’s in your nature (the FLESH) / it’s at the core of your being / The heart is deceitful • Sin separates us from God / breaks communion / destroys spiritual desires • Sin is the greatest life long battle you will have - it’s taken many good men down (David) • Promise / Preparation / Prayer / Pain / Process 3. Move in Step with God • Abide in Him / hears his words / walk in fellowship with Jesus Christ • Walk in truth / Walk in the Spirit • Do not grieve the Spirit - by failing to act on His prompting / or by acting on evil desires • Walk by faith not by sight / not paralyzed by fear / stepping out on the promises of God 4. Serve God and Him only • Make life altering decisions • No Idols in your life Scripture reading 1. Proverbs 16: V 3 & V 9 2. Psalms 37: V23-24 3. Joshua 1: V2-3 4. Joshua 3:3 when you see the ark of the covenant move – follow it 5. Joshua 4:17 6. Isaiah 59: V 1, Isaiah 40:29 , Isaiah 30:15 7. John 15:7, Psalm 139:23, Exodus 33:18, Philippians 3:10, I John 5:21 Move in Step with God • Reconciliation, Relationship, Repentance and Restoration • Once you cross Jordan, there’s no going back – “ Burn the Ships” • Abide in Him John 15:7 • Let God search your heart Psalm 139:23 • Show me your glory Ex 33:18 • That I may know Him – Philippians 3:10 • Keep yourselves from Idols I John 5:21