G12 Life Group Notes– July 31, 2011– 6:30 a.m. Pastor Goudeaux __
Open in Prayer Song Testimonies Prayer of Three
Witnessing Receive Offering
It’s All About The Heart
Proverbs Chapter 16
1 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord. 5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord; though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. 21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent; and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. 23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
• Inward growth comes from commitment
• If your life is out of balance, your equilibrium will cause failure and you will fail under the barrage of warfare
• When the winds blow, you will go
• The depth of your walk with God is the depth of the word that is inside of you
• You never know what battle is coming your way
• Bend and pop back up like a palm tree
Proverbs 16:9
9 A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
• If you don’t like the way things are going then change your heart
• You are where your heart is
Jeremiah 17:5, 9
5Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusted in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord. 9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked who can know it?
• A bad heart is self seeking
• A heart that is not renewed is wicked
Matthew 12:34, 35
34O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. 35A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things; and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
• Your heart displays the attitude that is inside of you
• When the depth of a man’s wicket heart is feed, it will bring a demise
• Great success comes from the inward growth
Deuteronomy 5:29
29O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever!
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G12 Life Group Notes– July 24, 2011–6:30 a.m. Pastor Goudeaux __
Open in Prayer Song Testimonies Prayer of Three
Witnessing Receive Offering
The Heart of the Matter
Matthew 12:35
35 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
• Everything we deal with is an issue with the “heart”
• In order to have outside growth
• You need to have inside growth first
• Inward growth is not something that happens overnight
• There must be a change in your mindset
• If you want it on the outside
• You have to put it on the inside
Romans 12:2
2And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
• That’s why we focus on the renewing of the mind
Proverbs 16:9
9A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directed his steps.
• The heart is a key factor when dealing with either spirit or soul
• A man’s heart determines a man’s way
• We need to help others with heart transplants.
Jeremiah 17:5, 9-10
5Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusted in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord. 9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked who can know it? 10 I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.
E.W. Kenyon - Bible in the light of our redemption
• Recommended reading on matters of a man’s heart
Ask for Prayer Requests
Close in Prayer
Open in Prayer Song Testimonies Prayer of Three
Witnessing Receive Offering
The Heart of the Matter
Matthew 12:35
35 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
• Everything we deal with is an issue with the “heart”
• In order to have outside growth
• You need to have inside growth first
• Inward growth is not something that happens overnight
• There must be a change in your mindset
• If you want it on the outside
• You have to put it on the inside
Romans 12:2
2And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
• That’s why we focus on the renewing of the mind
Proverbs 16:9
9A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directed his steps.
• The heart is a key factor when dealing with either spirit or soul
• A man’s heart determines a man’s way
• We need to help others with heart transplants.
Jeremiah 17:5, 9-10
5Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusted in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord. 9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked who can know it? 10 I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.
E.W. Kenyon - Bible in the light of our redemption
• Recommended reading on matters of a man’s heart
Ask for Prayer Requests
Close in Prayer
G12 Life Group Notes– July 17, 2011–6:30 a.m. Asst. Pastor Richard Braxton__
Open in Prayer Song Testimonies Prayer of Three
Witnessing Receive Offering
Your Success is in Your Preparation
“What we do in our lives does affect what we do in someone else’s life”
Proverbs 30:25
25 The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;
• Summer is a season for preparation
• As you prepare for 2012, God will add to you in 2011
• Summer is a time to dream –Prepare, get ready for God, and get refreshed
• The work is already inside of you
• So what are you doing in your personal time to prepare
• Key points:
1. Preparation determines the outcome of being a success or failure
2. Failure to prepare is a disaster to goals, dreams, and your finances
3. How you prepare will determine good time management / bad
time management
Matthew 6:33 (The promise scripture)
33But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
• “Seek” – in order to find out by thinking, meditating, and inquiring
• The more you prepare, the quicker you go from level to level
• All the Word we receive is preparation
• Sometimes we just need to shut-up and listen to God
• “Seek Him first”: first is whatever influences you or what you respect the most
• “Seek the Kingdom”: royal power of Jesus, right authority, government and organization
• “Seeking God”: pulling on the ministry of Jesus Christ
• The more you pull, the more you prepare, the more you’ll benefit
• Preparation takes work and discipline – The lack of it opens the door to sabotage
• Whenever you are in warfare, go back to your preparation
• The more you prepare – The more you win
• Ask yourself, ‘What do I need to do to prepare for 2012”?
• It’s easier when you prepare – There’s no anointing when you don’t prepare
• You prepare with God – You only move from position to position when prepared
• Go after what’s in God’s heart and you’ll get what’s in His hand
Exodus 3:1
1Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb.
• Moses came from royalty (prince of Egypt) down to a shepherd boy
• The real you will come out when you’re down and out
• The desert experience will prepare you for greatness in your life
• God’s preparation brings growth, grace, and greatness
Exodus 3:2
2And the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed.
• The burning bush was a sign of deliverance.
• God used the weak to bring the word (preparation)
• God promised Abraham through a lamp that He would take care of his seed
Exodus 3:5
5And he said, Draw not nigh hither; put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.
• God is always getting us to take something off
• Sometimes when you don’t think you’re prepared, you really are
• Your preparation determines your success
• We must get rid of wrong influences
• Most individuals know how to survive but not thrive – Preparation makes you thrive
Job 11:12-15
12For vain man would be wise , though man be born like a wild ass’s colt. 13If thou prepare thine heart, and stretch out thine hands toward him; 14If iniquity be in thine hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles. 15For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot: yea, thou shalt be stedfast, and shalt not fear:
• This is the promise when you prepare.
Job 12:20
20He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged.
• Discipline and preparation work together and they protect our integrity.
Ask for Prayer Requests
Close in Prayer
Open in Prayer Song Testimonies Prayer of Three
Witnessing Receive Offering
Your Success is in Your Preparation
“What we do in our lives does affect what we do in someone else’s life”
Proverbs 30:25
25 The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;
• Summer is a season for preparation
• As you prepare for 2012, God will add to you in 2011
• Summer is a time to dream –Prepare, get ready for God, and get refreshed
• The work is already inside of you
• So what are you doing in your personal time to prepare
• Key points:
1. Preparation determines the outcome of being a success or failure
2. Failure to prepare is a disaster to goals, dreams, and your finances
3. How you prepare will determine good time management / bad
time management
Matthew 6:33 (The promise scripture)
33But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
• “Seek” – in order to find out by thinking, meditating, and inquiring
• The more you prepare, the quicker you go from level to level
• All the Word we receive is preparation
• Sometimes we just need to shut-up and listen to God
• “Seek Him first”: first is whatever influences you or what you respect the most
• “Seek the Kingdom”: royal power of Jesus, right authority, government and organization
• “Seeking God”: pulling on the ministry of Jesus Christ
• The more you pull, the more you prepare, the more you’ll benefit
• Preparation takes work and discipline – The lack of it opens the door to sabotage
• Whenever you are in warfare, go back to your preparation
• The more you prepare – The more you win
• Ask yourself, ‘What do I need to do to prepare for 2012”?
• It’s easier when you prepare – There’s no anointing when you don’t prepare
• You prepare with God – You only move from position to position when prepared
• Go after what’s in God’s heart and you’ll get what’s in His hand
Exodus 3:1
1Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb.
• Moses came from royalty (prince of Egypt) down to a shepherd boy
• The real you will come out when you’re down and out
• The desert experience will prepare you for greatness in your life
• God’s preparation brings growth, grace, and greatness
Exodus 3:2
2And the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed.
• The burning bush was a sign of deliverance.
• God used the weak to bring the word (preparation)
• God promised Abraham through a lamp that He would take care of his seed
Exodus 3:5
5And he said, Draw not nigh hither; put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.
• God is always getting us to take something off
• Sometimes when you don’t think you’re prepared, you really are
• Your preparation determines your success
• We must get rid of wrong influences
• Most individuals know how to survive but not thrive – Preparation makes you thrive
Job 11:12-15
12For vain man would be wise , though man be born like a wild ass’s colt. 13If thou prepare thine heart, and stretch out thine hands toward him; 14If iniquity be in thine hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles. 15For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot: yea, thou shalt be stedfast, and shalt not fear:
• This is the promise when you prepare.
Job 12:20
20He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged.
• Discipline and preparation work together and they protect our integrity.
Ask for Prayer Requests
Close in Prayer
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