THRIVE

In Pastor Dave's sermon, he emphasizes the importance of transforming our thought life in order to thrive in our faith and lives. Using Ephesians 3:20, he reassures that God's power works within us, challenging the congregation to overcome "stinking thinking" that hinders their growth. Pastor Dave calls for a conscious effort to capture every thought, aligning it with God's word, and encourages the audience to reject negative influences and thoughts that do not reflect their new identity in Christ. Ultimately, he advocates for a mindful approach to thinking, leading to spiritual renewal and a thriving Christian life.Ephesians 3:20 20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.“Eat and drink!” he says to you,But his heart is not with you.Isaiah 55:6-7 Seek the Lord while He may be found,Call upon Him while He is near. 7 Let the wicked forsake his way,And the unrighteous man his thoughts;Let him return to the Lord,And He will have mercy on him;And to our God,For He will abundantly pardon.2 Corinthians 10:3-5 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, 6 and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.Ephesians 4:22-24 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, 23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.