“Champions are brilliant at the basics” - John Wooden
1 Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
6 fundamental principles
Hebrews 6:1
Hebrews 6:1 Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection
Growth is expected.
The strength of the house is not in what you see, it’s in what you don’t see.
the Bible is truth!
John 17:17 Thy word is truth.
2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.
Romans 3:4 Let God be true, and every human being a liar.
Luke 6:46
The Word of God creates an indestructible foundation.
The size of the structure is determined by the strength of the substructure supporting it.
The size of the significance of your life is determined by the strength of the Word of God supporting it.
Matthew 7:26 everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand.
2 Timothy 4:3 The time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, 4 and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.
Hebrews 6:1 Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God,
#1 We Belong To God
I Corinthians 6:19 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, 20 for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.
You don’t belong to you. You belong to God
Luke 6:46 “Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say?
God doesn’t energize your selfish efforts, God energizes what He initiates.
#2 We Don’t Run The Show
Sheep can't navigate.
Sheep are not good at carrying burdens,
Sheep can't defend themselves,
Isaiah 53:6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
Psalm 23
#3 God’s Got The Plan
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Psalm 37:5 "Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Isaiah 49:23 Truly, those who hope and trust in the Lord will not be dissappointed.
#1 We Belong To God
#2 We Don’t Run The Show
#3 God’s Got The Plan
