Notes on:
"Take the Limit off God"
Nathan Williams
General Manager DayStar TV
Ephesians 3:20-21
The problem with people is that we learn with limitations.
We have all learned tradition that puts the Word of God in non-effect.
Religion--> man seeking after God.
Christianity--> is a relationship with Christ.
There are limitations with religion.
God can do nothing if we limit Him. You have the power to limit God.
Ask and pray to God to ask him where you have been limited.
You have to learn to turn a deaf ear to the haters.
Our lives are hid in Christ. When you come to Christ you will get something that is always bigger than you.
Everything that concerns you concerns God.
Religion has messed up a lot of people.
We need the mind of Christ.
An old wine skin can not hold new wine.
Ask God to show you things you can do. Sometimes God will come to you and show you something so simple.
God tells us how to think.
Philippians 4: 8-9
Truth is the Word of God.
There is life and death in the power of the tongue.
I can curse you or I can encourage you by speaking good words.
Take the limits off of God.
Proverbs 23:7
Your heart is the thinking part of the Spirit.
As a man thinks in his heart so is he.
Its not so devistating about what someone else thinks about you but what you think about yourself.
God can't take you in a place if you have limited thinking.
You allow you worst experience to become reality.
Jonah 2:8
-If you believe a lie the mercy of God is not valid.
-The closer I get to God the more He corrects me.
-We are special to the Lord.
-Those that follow the spirity of God are Sons/Daughters of God.
Get out of the box because God wants to give you His way.
The truth doesn't change the method changes.
Matthew 15:3
-You have people practicing tradition like their honoring God.
-Some people don't go to church because of bad experiences with religion.
-God wants us to be free.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Communication Excellence Without Excuse
Notes on:
Wash A. Jones, Ph.D.
Leadership Institute
St. Paul A.M.E. Church
January 9, 2010
*Work and commitment
Take Responsibility
-Genesis 3:12 (first excuse in the Bible)
-Don't make excuses for you actions
-Be PROACTIVE instead of REACTIVE
-Proactive
-we don't let others weaknesses drive our decision.
-make choices according to your purpose
-always check yourself, do not depend on others to correct you
-Reactive
-when we blame others
-Whatever your responsibility is here you are accountable.
Educate yourself
2 Timothy 2:15 (Study)
2 Timothy 4:13 (Reading)
-Before you start to talk, educate yourself
-Read! Invest in a dictionary.
-Travel to other ministries and educate yourself.
-Don't limit yourself
Consider your audience-->and work with them
Matthew 10:16
Galatians 5:19-21
-If you are teaching, break it down to them.
Diagnose before your prescribe
Revelation 2:29 (Hear)
1 Corinthians 14:20 (Mature)
James 1:19 (Swift to hear)
-We have to listen 2 times as much as you talk.
-Listen with the attend to understand not respond.
Five Level of Listening
1. Ignoring
-making no effort to listen at all.
2. Pretend to Listen
-make believe or give the appearance to listen.
3. Selective Listening
-hear only the part that interest me.
4. Attentive Listening
-Paying attention and comparing what was said to what we experienced
5. Emphatic Listening
-Listen with your heart and mind to understand the speakers words, intent, and feelings.
-We typically speak at 100-175 words per minute
-We understand intelligently 600-800 words per minute
-For example, the disclaimer statements on advertisements
Think on your feet
1 Peter 5:8
1 Timothy 6:20
Ephesians 6:10-18
-Things to help you Boost your brain power
Breathe deep/meditate, video games, sit up straight, use dead time, learn a language, write, listen to Mozart, exercise, imaginary friends, learn more efficiently, take notes from the start and leave with a question or 2 in mind, use techniques for clear thinking, talk-->try explaining things you don't understand well, do something you enjoy, eat fish, laugh, do puzzles, sing, fiber, develop your creativity, avoid too much fat, eat potential brain foods, and avoid unnecessary arguments.
Use pictures [BE a picture]
Ephesians 4:1 (rather SEE a sermon than HEAR one)
1 Corinthians 16:2
Malachi 3:8
Bridle the tongue
James 3
Circle of Concern/Circle of Influence
My circle of Concern (things you care about)
-The salvation of people around the world
-Healthcare of the world
-World peace
My circle of Influence (things you can change)
-Training young men to be disciples for Jesus
-Sharing my faith with others
-Playing music with my trumpet and the piano
-Doing what God called me to do
What is your Circle of Concern? What is you Circle of Influence?
Wash A. Jones, Ph.D.
Leadership Institute
St. Paul A.M.E. Church
January 9, 2010
*Work and commitment
Take Responsibility
-Genesis 3:12 (first excuse in the Bible)
-Don't make excuses for you actions
-Be PROACTIVE instead of REACTIVE
-Proactive
-we don't let others weaknesses drive our decision.
-make choices according to your purpose
-always check yourself, do not depend on others to correct you
-Reactive
-when we blame others
-Whatever your responsibility is here you are accountable.
Educate yourself
2 Timothy 2:15 (Study)
2 Timothy 4:13 (Reading)
-Before you start to talk, educate yourself
-Read! Invest in a dictionary.
-Travel to other ministries and educate yourself.
-Don't limit yourself
Consider your audience-->and work with them
Matthew 10:16
Galatians 5:19-21
-If you are teaching, break it down to them.
Diagnose before your prescribe
Revelation 2:29 (Hear)
1 Corinthians 14:20 (Mature)
James 1:19 (Swift to hear)
-We have to listen 2 times as much as you talk.
-Listen with the attend to understand not respond.
Five Level of Listening
1. Ignoring
-making no effort to listen at all.
2. Pretend to Listen
-make believe or give the appearance to listen.
3. Selective Listening
-hear only the part that interest me.
4. Attentive Listening
-Paying attention and comparing what was said to what we experienced
5. Emphatic Listening
-Listen with your heart and mind to understand the speakers words, intent, and feelings.
-We typically speak at 100-175 words per minute
-We understand intelligently 600-800 words per minute
-For example, the disclaimer statements on advertisements
Think on your feet
1 Peter 5:8
1 Timothy 6:20
Ephesians 6:10-18
-Things to help you Boost your brain power
Breathe deep/meditate, video games, sit up straight, use dead time, learn a language, write, listen to Mozart, exercise, imaginary friends, learn more efficiently, take notes from the start and leave with a question or 2 in mind, use techniques for clear thinking, talk-->try explaining things you don't understand well, do something you enjoy, eat fish, laugh, do puzzles, sing, fiber, develop your creativity, avoid too much fat, eat potential brain foods, and avoid unnecessary arguments.
Use pictures [BE a picture]
Ephesians 4:1 (rather SEE a sermon than HEAR one)
1 Corinthians 16:2
Malachi 3:8
Bridle the tongue
James 3
Circle of Concern/Circle of Influence
My circle of Concern (things you care about)
-The salvation of people around the world
-Healthcare of the world
-World peace
My circle of Influence (things you can change)
-Training young men to be disciples for Jesus
-Sharing my faith with others
-Playing music with my trumpet and the piano
-Doing what God called me to do
What is your Circle of Concern? What is you Circle of Influence?
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