sermon on keys to a successful day... wake up!

Rainbow Christian Centre

Welcome- Akwaaba- Miawoe.zɔ

Into-God’s-Presence . . .

Sunday Service6 April 2014

Rainbow Christian Centre

“Seven Up”Message by Psr. Nhyira Jackson

Sunday Service6 April 2014

2014 Rhema: Psalm 46:10a

He says, “Be still, and

know that I am God …”

Hezekiah in time of trouble – Psalm 46

• Psalm 46:10-11• 10 He says, “Be still,

and know that I am God;I will be exalted among the nations,I will be exalted in the earth.”

• 11 The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. (NIV)

Psalm 46 tells us that in 2014:• Trouble will strike the

godly• God is sufficient to get

you through

• The Lord is our refuge• The Lord is our

strength• The Lord is our

fortress• The Lord is our help in

times of trouble

No problem, whether

emotional, physical, or

spiritual, is too big for our God.

In 2014 the Lord says “be still …”• It doesn’t mean to sit.• It means to still the

– The mind, – The eyes, as well as,– The tongue.

• It means – to relax, – to let things go, – to abandon, – to withdraw, – to refrain.

Listen to the still small voice of God!

RCC 2014 CovenantI will be still and know You as God in 2014

The God of Jacob is my strength in 2014

The Lord is my refuge and my fortress in 2014

The Lord is my present help in times of trouble in 2014

The God of Jacob has exalted me in 2014

The Lord is with me in 2014

Today’s Message• We have sought the

face of the Lord for the past 2 weeks

• We are ready to face 2014

• We should realise that all we have done is to position ourselves to receive the amazing grace of God.

• What more can we do to get this great gift?

Accessing God’s Grace in 2014

Today’s Lesson• 1 Peter 1: 13• 13 Therefore, preparing

your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (ESV)

7 UPs! – Keys to a successful day

I want to go back to sleep!• How many times do

you feel reluctant to get out of bed?

• When the day looks like it will be a bad one ...

• When the troubles of the world make you want to go back to sleep.

Wake Up Dress Up Shut Up

Stand Up Look Up Reach Up

Lift Up

7 UPs! – Keys to a successful day

First 3 keys

Wake Up

Dress Up

Shut Up

Wake Up!decide to have a good day

• Psalms 118: 24 • 24 This is the day the

LORD has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. (NKJV)

• You are alive!• It is a reason to

rejoice!

Fred Hammond“This is the day”

First 3 keys

Wake Up

Dress Up

Shut Up

Dress Up!The best way is to put on a smile.• 1 Peter 3: 3-4 • 3 Do not let your adornment be merely

outward--arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel-

• 4 rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. (NKJV)

Dress Up!The best way is to put on a smile.• Proverbs 17 • 22 A merry heart does

good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones. (NKJV)

• A smile is a “cheap”way to look good

First 3 keys

Wake Up

Dress Up

Shut Up

Shut Up!Say nice things and learn to listen• Proverbs 18 • 13 He who answers a

matter before he hears it, It is folly and shame to him. (NKJV)

• The Lord gave us two ears and only one mouth for a reason!

First 3 keys

Wake Up

Dress Up

Shut Up

7 Ups - Keys 3 to 6

Stand Up

Look Up

Reach Up

Stand Up!for what you believe in.

• Proverbs 25:26 • 26 A righteous man

who falters before the wicked Is like a murky spring and a polluted well. (NKJV)

Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968)

7 Ups - Keys 3 to 6

Stand Up

Look Up

Reach Up

Look Up!to the Lord.

• Philippians 4: 13 • 13 I can do all things

through Christ who strengthens me. (NKJV)

7 Ups - Keys 3 to 6

Stand Up

Look Up

Reach Up

Reach Up!for something higher

• Proverbs 3: 5-6 • 5 Trust in the LORD

with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding;

• 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. (NKJV) • Each day strive to do

better - achieve something difficult.

7 Ups - Keys 3 to 6

Stand Up

Look Up

Reach Up

7 Ups – the most important key

Lift Up

Lift Up !your Prayers

• Philippians 4: 6 • 6 Be anxious for

nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; (NKJV)

Wake Up Dress Up Shut Up

Stand Up Look Up Reach Up

Lift Up

Summary:7 UPs! – Keys to a successful day

Call to action: Prayer Points• Lord I choose to have a

successful day each day of my life

• Holy spirit help me

• In Jesus' Name. Amen

Wake Up Dress Up Shut Up Stand Up

Look Up Reach Up Lift Up

Rainbow Christian Centre

“Seven Up”Message by Psr. Nhyira Jackson

Sunday Service6 April 2014

Rainbow Christian Centre

Welcome- Akwaaba- Miawoe.zɔ

Into-God’s-Presence . . .

Sunday Service6 April 2014