Today’s Sermon

Scripture Reading
Constructing Your Spiritual Goals Matthew 20.29-34
In Matthew 20.29-31, A desperate plea is made: Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David! In
response, Jesus asks, What do you want me to do for you? What makes this so interesting? Need a Bible?
Jesus knew exactly what those inquiring of him needed. Instead, He wants them to Follow along with the Bible in your
declare what they want. Specificity. Verbalization. Intentionality. Great results don’t just pew.
happen. Today, we’ll talk about how to achieve your spiritual goals. Thinking Through Today’s
I. Discovering the Power of Written Goals Lesson
A. It forces us to clarify what we want.
• Why do you think clarity in
B. It helps us overcome resistance. setting goals is so
C. It motivates us to action. important?
D. It filters opportunities.
• Why do you think setting
E. It enables you to see and evaluate progress. measurable goals is so
II. A 7-Step Process to Creating Your Goals important?
A. Make it                        . You must identify what you want to accomplish.
• How do deadlines spurn
B. Make it                                . How will you reach your goal? action?
C. Make it                                . We need to clear on what we’re going to do.
• Why should your goals be
D. Make it                 . is is faith. Remember
relevant to your particular
Ephesians 3.20-21? We have power.
season of life?
E. Make it                                . Deadlines demand
attention and spurn action. • Why is being comfortable
F. Make it                          . overrated?

1. Colossians 3.1-2 - Setting spiritual goals helps us fulfill these directives:

a) Seek the things that are                 .
b) Set your mind on things above.
Notes
2. We are participants in the process of being remade in the image of God:
Romans 8.29; Philippians 1.6.
3. 2 Corinthians 3.18 NIV - With                                                glory…
4. ese things move us                                , Philippians 3.14 NIV
G. Make it                         . Need to set goals
relevant to your actual circumstances.
III. How do you get started?
A. Two types of goals: achievement and habit goals.
1. Achievement: is is a project with a definable scope or limited time frame.
2. Habit:
a) Desires without a definable scope or limited time frame, not a one time
accomplishment, but an ongoing reality.
b) Or, a means to accomplish an achievement goal. Answers
IV. Are you willing to stretch yourself ?
Time-Keyed Risky
A. We need to embrace discomfort. Heavenward Specific
B. We need to yearn for more. We need to push ourself to grow, Hebrews 6.11-12; Ever-Increasing Exciting
10.22-25; Hebrews 12.1-3. Measurable Above
C. “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked. If you’re seeking salvation - Actionable Relevant
He is the answer.