Resolutions for the New Year

Luke 6:32-36

Thesis: To plan good character for the New Year.

Introduction:

1. What plans do you have for 2009? Any resolutions?

2. Typical resolutions are losing weight, more exercise, etc.

3. Others characteristics should be considered.

4. Several comments about this list:

A. This list does not encompass all that a Christian must do.

B. This list is the BARE MINIMUM of a Christian’s work.

C. These things do not make one faithful, but faithfulness cannot be attained without

them.

D. These remarks are specific and attainable.

Discussion:

In the New Year, I am resolved to…

I. Spend 15 minutes in the word daily (2 Tim. 2:15).

II. Pray five times daily (Phil. 4:6).

III. Attend worship three times weekly (Acts 2:46-47).

IV. Increase my patience with others (Jam. 1:19).

V. Open my home every quarter to someone who wouldn't necessarily reciprocate

(Heb. 13:2; 1 Pet. 4:9).

VI. Share the gospel plan with someone (Jam. 5:19-20).

Conclusion: (What do we learn?)

1. Christians cannot please God living like the world (Jam. 4:4).

2. Radical change is a part of the Christian life (Lk. 14:34).

3. Plans are great, but you must follow through.