1/26/25 Choosing God’s Way Over My Own: A New Beginning

Preacher: Bro. Gerald Wilkerson

1. ​​God invites us into a fresh start, where honesty with Him transforms us into new creations, guiding us away from self deception into a life of purpose and renewal
2. ​​Sometimes our intelligence gets in the way of common sense
3. ​​Human wisdom and self-reliance equals the illusion of control
4. ​​Wherever we are in our vertical relationship with God, that’s what others around us get. If we are at 50% in our relationship with God, that’s what others receive
5. ​​Psalms 139:23-24
6. Honesty with God: The key to a new beginning
7. ​​We have an accuser who attacks us day and night
8. ​​The only thing that strengthens the spirit is the word of God
9. What is it that we are hiding from God or areas that we are resisting his truth?
10. ​​The call of Abram: A step of faith and surrender (Genesis 12:1-4)
11. ​​Abraham: Trusting God’s way in the hardest test (Genesis 22:1-18)
12. Obedience leads to a better relationship with God
13. ​​Can you carry this out for the benefits of others? This is not about you.
14. ​​Pharaoh: The destruction of a hardened heart (Exodus 7:1-12)
15. ​​God is patient but there are consequences for resisting his will
16. ​​Achan: Hidden sin and its ripple effects (Joshua 7:1-26)
17. ​​It’s no big deal, no one will know, however hidden sins will cause consequences to you and others. It effects more people that we realize. We must be honest and repent.
18. The joy of Spirit-led New beginning
19. Cross road of decision. The call, the test, condition of the hear, sin of disobedience. Are you like Abram – called to trust of a new beginning
20. New self honesty requires us to do a self check