First Baptist Church of Slidell, TX

Isaiah 9:6 This Hope is for us. This Hope is a gift. This Hope is Jesus.

What are the distractions in your life? Remove the distractions away from us. establish healthy routines, learn time management, focus on what we are doing instead of others, set tasks and goals, remove poor habits, train our mind on what we need to be doing. John 10:10 You are being hunted. We can have focus by calling on Jesus Christ, the price is your old life, the rewards are worth it. If you focus on Jesus you will sin less, receive blessings and satisfaction. Where's your focus today?

You are enough, don't compare yourself to others. Matthew 20:20-28, In the body of Christ we all play different roles. I Corinthians 12: 20-26, I Corinthians 12: 25, I Corinthians 12: 14-20.

You are amazing. I Samuel 16:10-12 the lowest of people were shepherd's, yet one was destined to be king. I Corinthians 1: 26 -31 The world might put you down but God thinks you are special. I Samuel 17: 34 -36, 45-47 We are going to face obstacles and trials, amazing people are going to face obstacles, there not amazing on there on, its the Lord. Philipians 4:13

The world says if you want to be happy - be happy! God desires more than happiness, happiness is based on outward circumstances that bring happiness. God provides Joy. 1. We receive true joy because of Christ I Peter 1:8. 2. Happiness can run out - joy stays, Things have to adjust to bring happiness - true joy can be experienced no matter what. Romans 15:13, Happiness has a starting point and ending point. 3. No one can rob you of your joy John 16:22 Happiness can be stolen - the joy of Jesus can't. 4. Christian lifestyle consists of having joy Romans 14:17. 5. Joy in Christ is the complete package John 15:11 you will not lack or miss out, you will have / live a joyful life.

Hebrews 21: 1-3, Why do we neglect God and Who He is? What we have heard - 1. The nature of the Son, who He is, what He did. Hebrews 1:2 Son is radiance of the Father. Peter 1 Christ is God. Peter 2 Christ came to Earth and was crucified for our sins. Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23 How can we escape a great salvation? Ignore the message. Relationship is not a one time conversation or meeting. It is communication over and over - a continuous lifestyle choice I John 1:6.

Matthew 6: 25- 34, Don't Worry. Things change in life. Rely on God. We tend to focus on the trivial instead of the important. This causes us to live in absence of faith. Worry removes our faith from God. We will doubt God can supply our needs. We will doubt God's love, power, and promises. Don't worry, Trust God to take care of you.

1 Samuel 16:7 Society does not see or select what God sees and selects. We see the outside. Proverbs 31, Ephesians 2:10 We are God's workmanship, God is the only one to determine who is beautiful. Psalms 139:14

Be transparent with yourself, Jesus has the power to change our lives. We all carry baggage. We were never meant to carry the baggage of burden. Matthew 11: 28-30 The burdens of mistakes, choices, regrets, pains. John 8: 31-32, Psalms 103: 11-13, II Corinthians 5: 17.

Choose your friends wisely. What does it mean to have a true friend