LIFE FIX 14 – STEP 12 – SHARE WITH OTHERS, 10-5-25, Lead Pastor - Jeff Aenk, New Hope Christian Church
Key Verse – John 14:6 - Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father (God) except through me.
Step 12 – having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to our fellow sufferers, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
*Jesus 12 Steps are the Directions for Life - Make Peace with God, Our-Self, & Others, & Cultivating a Lifestyle to Continue doing that & to Pass it On.
Romans 13:11-14 - And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. 13 Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. 14 Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.
“Selfishness, Self-Centeredness – that we think is the Root of our Troubles” – Bill Wilson
Spiritual Awakening – Typically Not Dramatic & Immediate, but a Slow, Gradual process of Replacing Addictions with Living Relationship with Jesus. This Transformation often becomes noticeable to others before the person going through it realizes it, as they become more peaceful, joyful, and loving.
How to Know We’ve had a Spiritual Awakening? We don’t think More of Our Self, nor Less of Our Self. Instead, We think of Our Self Less, & being Useful to Jesus & Others More. And we find Ourselves Able to do this in ways we were Not Able to Before on our Own without Jesus help.
Ephesians 5:8-20 - 8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10 and find out what pleases the Lord. 11 Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. 12 It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. 13 But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light. 14 This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Let’s Not Let our Egos/Pride/Flesh Run & Ruin our Lives anymore, but instead Let Jesus Holy Spirit Lead & Use Us to Do Good– Loving & Serving Others!
Matthew 5:14-16 - 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
*We were Sick, but now We’re Well again (Free & Healed), and there’s Work to do! *Hurt People Hurt People, Healed People Heal People!
*We Can’t Keep it, If We Don’t Give it Away!
Matthew 10:5-8 - 5 These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. 6 Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. 7 As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ 8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give. * Love & Serve Others Everywhere we Go - Home, Work, Etc.!
In Prodigal Son, We want to Change from Being like the Selfish Younger Son, to Being like the Father, With Loving Open Arms to Broken & Lost People.
Luke 15:11-23 - 11 Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 “Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living. 14 After he had spent everything, there was a severe famine in that whole country, and he began to be in need. 15 So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed pigs. 16 He longed to fill his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating, but no one gave him anything.
17 “When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! 18 I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.’
20 So he got up and went to his father. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. 21 “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ 22 “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. 24 For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.
Here’s What I Want us To Do This Week
1. having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, carry this message to our fellow sufferers, and practice these principles in all our affairs. *Read Chapter 12 – Step 12: Share With Others - Pages 115-123 in Black “The Fix Workbook” below to Left, & Answer the Questions in it in Writing. *Also, Attend your “Life Fix” Group this week. If you’re Not in one, Get the following Workbook, & Book or AudioBook, & go through them Yourself. *****Disclaimer – “The Fix” Books are NOT God’s Word, but Man’s. The Bible is God’s Word & we Filter Everything through it. However, the 12 Steps are Based on Teachings of Jesus.
2. INVITE & bring EVERYONE YOU KNOW with you this sat. oct. 11th from 11a-2p for our 4th Annual new hope fall chili cookoff, car show, live bands, & free burgers, dogs, & Chili!!! let’s love & serve our community for jesus!
Step 12 – having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to our fellow sufferers, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
*Jesus 12 Steps are the Directions for Life - Make Peace with God, Our-Self, & Others, & Cultivating a Lifestyle to Continue doing that & to Pass it On.
Romans 13:11-14 - And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. 13 Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. 14 Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.
“Selfishness, Self-Centeredness – that we think is the Root of our Troubles” – Bill Wilson
Spiritual Awakening – Typically Not Dramatic & Immediate, but a Slow, Gradual process of Replacing Addictions with Living Relationship with Jesus. This Transformation often becomes noticeable to others before the person going through it realizes it, as they become more peaceful, joyful, and loving.
How to Know We’ve had a Spiritual Awakening? We don’t think More of Our Self, nor Less of Our Self. Instead, We think of Our Self Less, & being Useful to Jesus & Others More. And we find Ourselves Able to do this in ways we were Not Able to Before on our Own without Jesus help.
Ephesians 5:8-20 - 8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10 and find out what pleases the Lord. 11 Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. 12 It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. 13 But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light. 14 This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Let’s Not Let our Egos/Pride/Flesh Run & Ruin our Lives anymore, but instead Let Jesus Holy Spirit Lead & Use Us to Do Good– Loving & Serving Others!
Matthew 5:14-16 - 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
*We were Sick, but now We’re Well again (Free & Healed), and there’s Work to do! *Hurt People Hurt People, Healed People Heal People!
*We Can’t Keep it, If We Don’t Give it Away!
Matthew 10:5-8 - 5 These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. 6 Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. 7 As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ 8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give. * Love & Serve Others Everywhere we Go - Home, Work, Etc.!
In Prodigal Son, We want to Change from Being like the Selfish Younger Son, to Being like the Father, With Loving Open Arms to Broken & Lost People.
Luke 15:11-23 - 11 Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 “Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living. 14 After he had spent everything, there was a severe famine in that whole country, and he began to be in need. 15 So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed pigs. 16 He longed to fill his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating, but no one gave him anything.
17 “When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! 18 I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.’
20 So he got up and went to his father. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. 21 “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ 22 “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. 24 For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.
Here’s What I Want us To Do This Week
1. having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, carry this message to our fellow sufferers, and practice these principles in all our affairs. *Read Chapter 12 – Step 12: Share With Others - Pages 115-123 in Black “The Fix Workbook” below to Left, & Answer the Questions in it in Writing. *Also, Attend your “Life Fix” Group this week. If you’re Not in one, Get the following Workbook, & Book or AudioBook, & go through them Yourself. *****Disclaimer – “The Fix” Books are NOT God’s Word, but Man’s. The Bible is God’s Word & we Filter Everything through it. However, the 12 Steps are Based on Teachings of Jesus.
2. INVITE & bring EVERYONE YOU KNOW with you this sat. oct. 11th from 11a-2p for our 4th Annual new hope fall chili cookoff, car show, live bands, & free burgers, dogs, & Chili!!! let’s love & serve our community for jesus!