Do You WANT SUCCESS?

• In wanting to live life best, we often fail to

put first things first. Jn. 10:10; 1 Tim. 4:7-8

• There is a time to learn and then the time to

do what we learn. Eccl. 3:1; Mt. 28:18-20;

cf. James 4:17

• Let us today with open hearts seek to truly

succeed in putting first things first in our

lives for Jehovah!

Give God

the FIRST HOUR of the Day! • When I wake up I will what? Psalm 5:1-3

• Pray to the Lord, converse with Him!

Psalm 55:17; 119:147-148

• You say, “I walk with the Lord,” How?

James 2:12; Hebrews 13:15

– Give thanks…

– Praise Him…

– Ask for help/guidance… Matthew 7:7

– Confide in the Lord… Philippians 4:6-7

• Start off your day right!

Give God the FIRST DAY of

the Week! • What’s so special about Sunday?

– It is the Lord’s day! Revelation 1:10

– He arose from the grave on this day! Mt. 28:1-8

– It’s the day Christ’s church was built! Acts 2

– It’s the day Christians are commanded to

remember Christ with the Lord’s Supper until

He comes! Acts 2:42; 20:7; 1 Cor. 11:17-26

– We must obey all things Christ has

commanded! Matthew 28:20

Give God the FIRST PORTION

of your pay!

• Why must God come first? Matthew 6:33

• It’s a test, do you really love Him with your

all? Mark 12:30; Heb. 13:16; 2 Sam. 24:24

• It’s commanded. 1 Cor. 16:1-3

– Lay aside as you prosper so you can give on

the first day of the week.

• To give as YOU purpose in your heart…

2 Corinthians 9:7 …cheerfully!

• Has God ever accepted “leftovers”? No!

Proverbs 3:9; Malachi 1:6-9, 13-14; 3:8-10

Give God

the FIRST CONSIDERATION

in every decision!

• Why? To have GOOD success! Josh. 1:7-8

• Ask God for success! Nehemiah 1:11

• Consider God FIRST… Proverbs 16:1, 3, 9

• God’s counsel WILL stand! Proverbs 19:21

– The wicked one’s plans won’t stand! Job 5:12

• It takes the right guide and a proper heart…

Proverbs 3:5-7

• Seek God’s will in everything! Psalm 33:11;

James 4:13-16; Luke 22:42

Give God the FIRST PLACE

in Your Heart!

• This aspect permeates every decision we

make. Mark 12:30

• Do YOU want to go to heaven? If so, you

must seek to do God’s will always.

Matthew 7:21-23; Hebrews 5:9; Mt. 28:20

• To put God first you must deny your own

selfish desires. Luke 9:23

• This may be hard for some, love God’s

Word more than your necessary food!

Job 23:12; Matthew 4:4

What are YOU GIVING to God?

• Let us seek to be successful people living

life God’s way, keeping these five firsts for

success! 2 Samuel 22:31

• Start your success in Jesus today become

His disciple! 1 Cor. 15:1-4; Rom. 10:9-10

– Hear and believe the gospel. Romans 1:16-17

– Repent of sin. Acts 11:18

– Confess Jesus. Acts 8:37

– Be Baptized into Christ. Gal. 3:27; Acts 22:16

– Then, Continue faithful. Rev. 2:10