New Hope Community Church

Every Day: "Spend Time with God"

November 17, 2013 New Hope Community Church, Robbie Lankford
New Hope Community Church
Every Day: "Spend Time with God"
Show Notes
Sometimes, it’s hard to know where to start in our spiritual walk. This weekend, we begin a new series of messages called “Every Day.” There are many things that make up our spiritual life and journey, but what are some of the things that we want to see God do in our lives every day?Every Day: "Spend Time with God"#1. Why do I need a quiet time?Psalm 63: 1O God, You are my God; I shall seek You earnestly;My soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You,In a dry and weary land where there is no water.Psalm 42: 1-2As the deer pants, longs for the water brooks, so my soulpants, longs for You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for theliving God...Mark 1: 35In the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up,left the house, and went away to a secluded place, and waspraying there.Psalm 46: 10Be still and know that I am God.Matthew 4: 4...He (Jesus) answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.’ "#2. How do I have a quiet time?I Timothy 4: 7...train yourself for the purpose of godliness...2 basic components of a quiet time...#1. read God’s Word#2. spend time in prayerother helpful hints...-have a time-have a place-be prepared-read the Wordobservation - what does it say?interpretation - what does it mean?application - what does it mean for my life?-talk to God-listen to God-be accountable to someoneWhat’s “The Big Idea” today?I need to spend time with God every day.When will you start that?What will be your first step?Who are you going to tell about it?