BAC Sermons
Yearly Evaluation: Agony to Ecstasy |
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2015-01-11 |
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Pr 14:8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, But the folly of fools is deception. I. Why We Enjoy Self-Deception rather than EvaluationLam 3:40 Let us search out and examine our ways, And turn back to the Lord II. Why We should Evaluate Ourselves Gal 6:4 let each one examinesMap: Knowing where we are is the key to getting where you want to go. III. What We should EvaluatePs 143:8b Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, For I lift up my soul to You. Key Questions to ask re: (See TOYL Goal Autopsy for a more) B. Our Purpose - What progress have I made toward fulfilling my purpose to glorify God and my plan to love others? C. Work – What value have I added to my employer? For what service am I actually being paid? How have I grown in ability? D. Relationships – How have those around me become more like Christ or more pleasing to God as a result of me? 1 Cor 11:28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. Marriage – How am I meeting each of my spouse’s needs? What does my spouse think/feel? How am I helping my spouse grow? Parenting – How am I meeting my kid(s)’ needs (Compete/Compensate/Celebrate)? Are they mastering the ABC’s of success? Co-Workers – What needs have I identified, and how is my plan going to meet them? How am I involving others in the Body? E. Personal Growth – How have I increased my usefulness to the Master? What would make me sharper/more effective? IV. Spiritual GrowthHave I become more like Christ this year? Why did I change? What did I specifically do and what happened? Why? V. MinistryIn whose life am I investing? How am I helping them reach God’s objectives for their life? How am I as an example? Training Objectives – How have I grown as a disciple and in my ability to disciple others? Lk 6:40 VI. Set New Goals based uponA. What you’ve learned from your evaluation, keying in on correcting greatest dangers {Temptations} and maximizing greatest benefit. Questions for Reflection/Discussion/Response:1. What makes us look forward to or dread evaluation? How can you change your perspective on the subject? |