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Isaiah 43:18-19

Revolution: A radical and pervasive change in society. Defiance of the status quo.

Last Week:1. Build on past success and learn from past failures.

New Year’s Revolution

This Week:2. Break out of the status quo.3. Rely on the Holy Spirit.

Break out of the status quo•Revolution requires defiance of the status quo•Status quo = the existing state of affairs: The norm

New Year’s Revolution

Daniel 3:5-6 & 16-18

Are you bowing down, giving in to the status quo in your life?

2 Kings 22-23

Are there any idols in your life?

Romans 12:2

New Year’s Revolution

We have to live in defiance of the status quo of:

1.Our own lives2.American Christianity3.What the world says

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Rely on the Holy Spirit

Romans 8:1 “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus. Who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.”

New Year’s Revolution

Isaiah 40:31 “But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.”

New Year’s Revolution

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Acts 1:8

Philippians 1:6 “Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

Whatever it Takes

New Year’s Revolution

What do we need to do as individuals to start a New Year’s Revolution?

1.Build on past success and learn from past failures

2.Whatever it takes to break out of the status quo

3.Make a choice to rely on the Holy Spirit

New Year’s Revolution

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