How Prioritizing God Changes Us

clean heartTITLE: How Prioritizing God Changes Us

SUBJECT: Priorities

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will notice three ways prioritizing God changes our lives: 1) Self is not Central, 2) Life is Larger, 3) People are Precious.

OBJECTIVE: I hope that each listener understands that prioritizing God has significant consequences for life and makes our life better.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Matthew 6:33

2. About the Text:

1) Jesus clearly wants us to prioritizing God in our lives.

2) When we do this, he promises to take care of us.

3) It is a matter of faith on our part as to whether we will.

3. Ref. to S, T, P, O, and A.

DISCUSSION: Prioritizing God Changes Us to Understand that

I.   Self is Not Central

1. Matthew 16:24-26

2. Philippians 2:1-8

3. Philippians 3:7-14

II.  Life is Larger

1. Psalm 19:1-6

2. Romans 11:33-36

3. Psalm 139:1-16

III. People are Precious

1. Genesis 1:26-28

2. Psalm 8:3-8

3. Romans 5:6-11

CONCLUSION:

1. Prioritizing God changes us to understand that . . .

1) Self is not Central

2) Life is Larger

3) People are Precious

2. Invitation