Ten Habits for Spiritual Life: Part 4

Sunday Morning | January 28, 2024 | John C. Majors |Louisville, KY

In the final sermon in the Habits series on January 28, 2024, pastor focused on the theme of developing spiritual habits, particularly emphasizing two habits represented by the letters T and S. Pastor John highlighted the power of habits, emphasizing that small, seemingly imperceptible changes over time can lead to significant results.

The first habit, represented by the letter T, is to "Treasure the Savior in Worship." The sermon referenced Romans 12:1, emphasizing the idea of presenting one's body as a living sacrifice, a distinction from Old Testament sacrifices that were lifeless. The importance of worshiping God above all else was stressed, focusing on ascribing worth to God and engaging in true, thoughtful, and pure worship.

The second habit, represented by the letter S, is to "Safeguard Sabbath." Pastor John mentioned Mark Comer's view that the Sabbath command is the longest (30%) and the only command with a clear "why" - because the Lord rested. The Sabbath was presented as a time to recalibrate hearts and create margin for rest. The importance of making Sunday different by prioritizing worship, rest, and relationships was emphasized.

The final spiritual habit discussed was what true worship produces, represented by the letter T: "Trust His Sovereignty." The sermon explored how worship produces trust in God's sovereignty in two ways. First, it produces kindness toward enemies, emphasizing the importance of blessing and not cursing those who persecute. Second, it produces dependence on God to work all things out, with an emphasis on refraining from seeking vengeance.

The sermon concluded with practical tips for building and maintaining these habits, including focusing on one habit at a time, using tracking methods, assessing available time, and accepting imperfection while striving to do what one can. The audience was encouraged to engage in open sharing, and handouts with the ten habits and tips were provided for further reflection.

At Valley View Church we are currently studying through the entire gospel of John, verse by verse. You can join us on Sunday mornings at 11 AM for worship. We are located at 8911 3rd Street Road, Louisville KY 40272.