Shon Knott

WORDS OF HOPE: A Final Word

FROM THE PAGES OF PHILIPPIANS • Words about ENJOYING life • Words of JOY • Words to address CONFLICT • Words of SUCCESS • Words for those STRESSFUL days • Words of SATISFACTION Even so, you have done…

WORDS OF HOPE: Contentment

What does CONTENTMENT mean? - a sense of well being - growing comfort - anxiety free - being comfortable with present circumstances - without envy Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment,…

Philippians 4:10 (NLT), Philippians 4:11 (NLT), Philippians 4:12 (NLT), Philippians 4:13 (NLT)

WORDS OF HOPE: Going For the Gold

AS I "GO FOR TGE GOLD", SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING, I TOO MUST DO 4 THINGS: Not focus BACKWARD • No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past...…

Philippians 3:13 (NIV), Philippians 3:14 (NIV), Philippians 3:15 (NIV), Philippians 3:16 (NIV), Philippians 3:17 (NIV), Philippians 3:18 (NIV), Philippians 3:19 (NIV), Philippians 3:20 (NIV), Philippians 3:21 (NIV)

THE STIRRING - Attitude Adjustment

Part 3: Attitude Attitude • Determined mindset • Undaunting Devine viewpoint Life is 10% what happens to me and, 90% how I react to it. - But the Lord said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance…

1 Samuel 30:1 (NIV), 1 Samuel 30:2 (NIV), 1 Samuel 30:3 (NIV), 1 Samuel 30:4 (NIV), 1 Samuel 30:5 (NIV), 1 Samuel 30:6 (NIV)

WORDS OF HOPE - Incompatible: Joy & Complaining

LIVING THE COMPATIBLE LIFE Put an end to COMPLAINING. • Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright…

Philippians 2:14 (NLT), Philippians 2:15 (NLT), Philippians 2:16 (NLT), Philippians 2:17 (NLT), Philippians 2:18 (NLT), Philippians 3:1 (NLT), Philippians 3:7 (NLT), Philippians 3:8 (NLT), Philippians 3:9 (NLT), Philippians 3:10 (NLT), Philippians 3:11 (NLT)

THE STIRRING - Attitude Adjustment

Part 3: FAILURE What do we fear? If I fail... • I will DISAPPOINT OTHERS • Everyone will SEE MY WEAKNESS - r/t insecurity • I can't be THE BEST What is God's measure for success? Success is...…

1 Corinthians 13:1 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 13:2 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 13:3 (ESV)

WIRDS OF HOPE: Humility

Humility is CRITICAL to group unity. - Family - work place - church - traffic • (v. 1-4) Humility is an ATTITUDE (mindset) OF YIELDING to other people's interests and not just your own • (v. 3-5) Humility…

Philippians 2:1 (NIV), Philippians 2:2 (NIV), Philippians 2:3 (NIV), Philippians 2:4 (NIV), Philippians 2:5 (NIV), Philippians 2:6 (NIV), Philippians 2:7 (NIV), Philippians 2:8 (NIV), Philippians 2:9 (NIV), Philippians 2:10 (NIV), Philippians 2:11 (NIV), Philippians 2:12 (NIV), Philippians 2:13 (NIV)

THE STIRRING - Attitude Adjustment

PART 2 - DOUBT ~ When the Lord your God brings you into the land he swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, to give you—a land with large, flourishing cities you did not build, houses filled…

Psalm 77:1 (NIV), Psalm 77:2 (NIV), Psalm 77:3 (NIV), Psalm 77:4 (NIV), Psalm 77:5 (NIV), Psalm 77:6 (NIV), Psalm 77:7 (NIV), Psalm 77:8 (NIV), Psalm 77:9 (NIV)

WORDS OF HOPE - Thoughts of Joy

FINDING JOY Find the right PERSPECTIVE. • Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. As a result, it has become clear throughout…

Philippians 1:12 (NLT), Philippians 1:13 (NLT), Philippians 1:14 (NLT), Philippians 1:15 (NLT), Philippians 1:16 (NLT), Philippians 1:17 (NLT), Philippians 1:18 (NLT), Philippians 1:19 (NLT), Philippians 1:20 (NLT), Philippians 1:21 (NLT), Philippians 1:22 (NLT), Philippians 1:23 (NLT), Philippians 1:24 (NLT), Philippians 1:25 (NLT), Philippians 1:26 (NLT)

THE STIRRING - Attitude Adjustment

PART 1 - Defeated Defeat: When you've given your all, and it's NOT ENOUGH. "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have…

Colossians 1:9 (NIV), Colossians 1:10 (NIV), Colossians 1:11 (NIV), Colossians 1:12 (NIV)

WORDS OF HOPE - Enjoying People

LESSONS FROM THE FIRST PAGE Remember THE BEST, forget the rest. • always look for the best in people • always look for the positive in any situation • don't forget the past but focus on a bright future…

Philippians 1:1 (MSG), Philippians 1:2 (MSG), Philippians 1:3 (MSG), Philippians 1:4 (MSG), Philippians 1:5 (MSG), Philippians 1:6 (MSG), Philippians 1:7 (MSG), Philippians 1:8 (MSG), Philippians 1:9 (MSG), Philippians 1:10 (MSG), Philippians 1:11 (MSG)

EXTRA ORDINARY: JESUS & NICODEMUS

HOW TO LOOK: To LOOK is the same as to "have faith" or to "believe". LOOK FROM yourself to something else. and they began to speak against God and Moses. “Why have you brought us out of Egypt to die…

John 3:1 (MSG), John 3:2 (MSG), John 3:3 (MSG), John 3:4 (MSG), John 3:5 (MSG), John 3:6 (MSG), John 3:7 (MSG), John 3:8 (MSG), John 3:9 (MSG), John 3:10 (MSG), John 3:14 (MSG), John 3:15 (MSG), John 3:16 (MSG)

EXTRA ORDINARY: The Disciples and the Storm

A DAY that looked like every DAY. Again Jesus began to teach by the ... (Mark 4:1 NIV) Blessed be the Lord-day after day he carries us along. (Psalm 68:19 MSG) A BOAT that looked like every BOAT.…

Mark 4:1 (MSG), Mark 4:35 (MSG), Mark 4:36 (MSG), Mark 4:37 (MSG), Mark 4:38 (MSG), Mark 4:39 (MSG), Mark 4:40 (MSG), Mark 4:41 (MSG)

EXTRA ORDINARY: THE CANAANITE WOMAM

He always seeks to include the EXCLUDED. Never be afraid to honestly DIALOGUE with the Lord. They had hardly arrived when a Canaanite woman came down from the hills and pleaded, "Mercy, Master, Son…

Matthew 15:21 (NCV), Matthew 15:22 (NCV), Matthew 15:23 (NCV), Matthew 15:24 (NCV), Matthew 15:25 (NCV), Matthew 15:26 (NCV), Matthew 15:27 (NCV), Matthew 15:28 (NCV)

EXTRA ORDINARY - Zacchaeus

THE EXTRAORDINARY TRUTH I MATTER to God - no matter how insignificant/small I feel. • When Jesus got to the tree, he looked up and said, "Zacchaeus, hurry down. Today is my day to be a guest in your…

Luke 19:1 (MSG), Luke 19:2 (MSG), Luke 19:3 (MSG), Luke 19:4 (MSG)

I QUIT - QUIT LOOKING BACK

FROM THIS DAY FORWARD Be honest about WHERE YOU ARE. • Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. Search for them as you would for silver;…

Romans 12:2 (NLT)

I QUIT - QUIT BEING AFRAID

QUIT FEARING People's faces & OPINIONS. • Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the Lord. (Jeremiah 1:8 KJV) John 19: 12-13, 16 (NLT) My OPPOSITIONS Psalm 27:1-3 (KJV)…

Hebrews 13:5 (NIV), Hebrews 13:6 (NIV)

I QUIT - QUIT ISOLATING

• LOVE one another. John 13:34-35 (NIV) • SERVE one another. Galatians 5:13 (NIV) John 13:4-5 (NIV) -- Don't naturally look for the easy way out. • BE AFFECTIONATE with one another. Romans 16:16 (NIV)…

John 13:34 (KJV), John 13:35 (KJV)

I QUIT - QUIT COMPLAINING

I CAN QUIT COMPLAINING BY... • Thanking God that my blessings OUTNUMBER my bruises. Psalm 103:1-12 (NLT) Philippians 2:14 (NLT) Ephesians 5:20 (NLT) • Not letting OTHER PEOPLE dampen my gratitude. Numbers…

Numbers 11:1 (NIV), Numbers 11:2 (NIV), Numbers 11:3 (NIV), Numbers 11:4 (NIV), Numbers 11:5 (NIV), Numbers 11:6 (NIV), Numbers 11:7 (NIV), Numbers 11:8 (NIV), Numbers 11:9 (NIV), Numbers 11:10 (NIV)

I QUIT - QUIT LIVING FOR STUFF

TO QUIT LIVING FOR STUFF • I will guard against GUARD AGAINST MATERIALISM. Luke 12:15 (NIV) Luke 11:20-21 (NIV) • I will be GENEROUS! -- $$ -- time -- love John 3:16a (NIV) Matthew 25:35a (NIV) Matthew…

Psalm 39:4 (NIV), Psalm 39:5 (NIV), Matthew 6:19 (NIV), Matthew 6:20 (NIV), Matthew 6:21 (NIV), Matthew 6:33 (NIV)

PEOPLE LIKE US - UNFAIR! - THE LIFE OF JOSEPH

CLIFF'S NOTES OF JOSEPH'S LIFE • Joseph is born to JACOB & RACHEL. • Joseph is FAVORED by his FATHER. • He is RESENTED by his BROTHERS. • Joseph tells his BROTHERS about his DREAMS. • Joseph is DISPOSED…

Genesis 45:1 (NIV), Genesis 45:2 (NIV), Genesis 45:3 (NIV), Genesis 45:4 (NIV), Genesis 45:5 (NIV), Genesis 45:6 (NIV), Genesis 45:7 (NIV), Genesis 45:8 (NIV)

I QUIT - QUIT SETTLING

START AND DON't QUIT Living a HEALTHIER LIFE. Matthew 11:28-30 (Msg) Ephesians 5:15-17 (Amp) Valuing what GOD VALUES. Ephesians 3:17-19 (NLT) Striving to be MORE CHRIST-LIKE. 1 Thessalonians 2:8 (NIV)…

Matthew 11:28 (NIV), Romans 7:21 (NIV), Romans 7:23 (NIV)

I QUIT - QUIT WANDERING

Quit COMPARING yourself to others. * Possessions * Appearance * Accomplishments >> Leads to PRIDE or ENVY. Start CELEBRATING the success of others. >> God blesses us in different ways. • Proverbs 14:30…

Matthew 20:1 (NIV), Matthew 20:2 (NIV), Matthew 20:3 (NIV), Matthew 20:4 (NIV), Matthew 20:5 (NIV), Matthew 20:6 (NIV), Matthew 20:7 (NIV), Matthew 20:8 (NIV), Matthew 20:9 (NIV), Matthew 20:10 (NIV), Matthew 20:11 (NIV), Matthew 20:12 (NIV), Matthew 20:13 (NIV), Matthew 20:14 (NIV), Matthew 20:15 (NIV)

I QUIT--QUIT WANDERING

HOW DO WE GET "OFF TRACK" WITH GOD? • Sone of us have LOST THE VISION. Proverbs 29:18 (KJV) • Some of us have TAKEN THE WRONG PATH. Micah 2:1 (TLB) • Some of us have REPOSSESSED OUR LIVES FROM GOD.…

DIVINE GUIDANCE FOR 2012

THINK OF THE WILL OF GOD OR DIVINE GUIDANCE IN THESE 2 WAYS: • Everyday routine decisions • Less frequent difficult decisions Spiritual Common Sense - What God wants from you. 🎥 Adjustment Bureau starring…

Acts 16:4 (NIV), Acts 16:5 (NIV), Acts 16:6 (NIV), Acts 16:7 (NIV), Acts 16:8 (NIV), Acts 16:9 (NIV), Acts 16:10 (NIV)