Power of Focus Sermon 05-06 January 2008, Pastor Kong Hee

Luke 11:34 (KJV) -Position urself well, be stable.

FOCUS Light has tremedous power- e.g. Sun vs laser beam

Best example: JESUS! (focus in His life calling)

Luke 9:51-53 ' setting His face' Jesus was so focused that His whole face, body and attitude showed the immense concentration.

Phil 3: 13-14 'press towards the goal' (go on to the next level- become better!)

1 Cor 9: 26 ' with purpose in every step' 'fight to win'!
Luke 14:28-31 Prov 16:9
God's will for us to plan our lives, He is still the Author and Finisher. But we have to live our lives.

"GOALS give hands and legs to your dreams" Pst Kong

S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals:

1) Specific - God only answers specific prayers.
" If you don't know your designation, how do you know u've arrived?"

2) Measurable - Quantify ur goals!

3) Action Plans- sit down and write smaller plans to acheive ur goals.

4) Realistic- is ur goals within your control?
Be a dreamer, not a day-dreamer! Take control of ur life by setting reachable goals.

5) Time-Consicous - When? set a specific date, don't write someday, one day etc.

6) Expectation Management- being flexible
prov 13:19

a) Goals cannot be met, adjust to fit situation.
b) Goals are achieved in less than specified time, increase intensity of goal or add other goals to be acheived by 2008!

7) REVELATION!!
Ask yourself when u're setting goals for this year: WHOM am I here for?
Because we are Christians, we want to lead God-centred lives. Thus we want to set goals that can help us stay focus on our life calling and glorify God.

** What is the opposite of focus? Distraction

John 3:22 , John 4: 1-3

1) Don't get distracted by interim successes.

they're nt the real deal, be focus on ur core ministry in life!

2) Don't get distracted by competition.
John 3:22-26, John 21:17-22

3) Don't get distracted by the pain of life.
Hebrews 11:2

Now write down 3 goals for the year 2008 in any aspect of your life. could be your health, your family salvation, your appearance, grades, finances etc. And lift them to God. For more in-depth planning, kindly refer to ur goal setting card 2008! Use it well.

The quality of ur goal setting may determine the quality of your life for 2008!

For N276 members, Catherine wants to see our filled card this sat ( 12 Jan). Cya for Cell Grp and service! God Bless You! =D
Tong