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2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. We have to live in defiance of the status quo of: 1.Our own lives 2.American Christianity 3.What the world says New Year’s Revolution

6. 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

7. 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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9. 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

10. 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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