Bible Study Series: Fully Committed

 Bible Study Series: Fully Committed

Pastor | Teacher: Cameron D. Jenkins

Scripture Reference: Psalm 37:5 (KJV)

Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

Personal Reflections:

Do I Know What It Means To Commit?	Do I Have A Habit Of Starting And Not Finishing?
Have I Been Robbed Of My Commitment?	Am I Easily Compromised?
Am I Afraid Of Commitment?	Is My Commitment Scattered?
Do I Change My Commitment Often?	Am I Just Doing The Bare Minimum?

Am I An Example Of What Commitment Ought To Look Like?

Is My Commitment Selfless & Authentic Or Is Just For Personal Gain?

Would God Be Satisfied With My Level & Quality Of Commitment?

Have I Hurt, Discouraged, Disappointed, Or Let Down Anyone Because Of A Deficiency Of Commitment?

Intro: Commitment in today’s society is similar to a working phone booth on the street that is being used to make a call because one has been paged to dial in, for many, it’s a rare sight. Especially since the cell phone in today’s time has literally replaced the need for that communication mechanism. Commitment is a lost trait within various churches, establishments, institutions, businesses, and even relationships by which many of them fail and don’t ever get the opportunity to sustain themselves. Most of us who commit, commit with little to no real dedication, For instance, we commit to losing weight but after a month or so we forsake the Gym, We decide to get married and then we become lousy in the relationship because we are not committed, We are excited on the first day of work but after the first day we complain and become uncommitted after a few months or so; Definition:

Commitment:

1)      the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc. - Webster

2)      a promise to give yourself, your money, your time, etc., to support or buy something:-

Cambridge

Bible Study Series: Fully Committed

Pastor | Teacher: Cameron D. Jenkins

Scripture Reference: Psalm 37:5 (KJV)

Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

3)      Commitment is a dedication to a particular organization, cause, or belief, and a willingness to get involved.

Note: People who are committed to an organization or effort truly believe that it is important, and they show up, follow-through, and stick with it.

                Where Does Commitment Start?    Matthew 16:24

I.                  With A_______________________ (Decision) Your Decision Has To Be To:

1.   Deny Yourself

2.   Take Up Your Cross

3.   Follow Jesus Completely Let’s Just Do A Brief Introduction:

Note: You can not be a true believer and not be committed. Being committed always calls for us to dedicate ourselves holistically.

God requires commitment and not just contribution

What are we called to commit to?

1.      Carry Out The Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20

●     Go Out To Them

●     Make Them Disciples

●     Mark Them Disciples By Baptizing Them

●     Teach & Train Them For This Work

2.      Commit To A Life Of Prayer  - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

3.      Commit To The Study Of God’s Word - 2 Timothy 2:15

4.      Commit To The Worship - Hebrews 10:25, Psalm 150:1,

Bible Study Series: Fully Committed

Pastor | Teacher: Cameron D. Jenkins

Scripture Reference: Psalm 37:5 (KJV)

Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

5.      Commit To The Work - Matthew 28:19-20, Nehemiah 4:6

6.      Commit To The Witness -Acts 1:8, 2 Timothy 1:8-9

I.               The Condition Of Commitment (You’ve Gotta Change) 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Romans 12:2

Note: Commitment requires us to embrace change!

Change Our: Mindset, Heart, Perspective, Attitudes. Position, Circle, Environments

Note: Anytime there is a change there will always be conflict within yourself

II.            The Cost Of Commitment

Note: God requires commitment and not just contribution. Commitment is about sacrifice!

Story: Chicken Lays Eggs but Pig Gives It’s Life

Question: Am I Giving Just As Much As I’m Getting?

Best Givers, Don’t Give, Best singers, Don’t Sing, Best organizer, don’t organize!

Note: No one is ever remembered by how much they take, but rather on how much they give!

Note: When you are committed not only do you change but  your language changes ( Proverbs 18:21) Ex. I Just Work Here, I’m Just Here For A Check! Commitment Allows you to intentionally craft success

What Have You Fully Put Yourself Into? Job, School, Work. Relationship

Bible Study Series: Fully Committed

Pastor | Teacher: Cameron D. Jenkins

Scripture Reference: Psalm 37:5 (KJV)

Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

Partial commitment is not a commitment at all because nothing worth being apart of becomes out of a halfway commitment organization.

Note: When you are fully committed you give more than what you receive. You will have to sacrifice something

A life totally committed to God has nothing to fear, nothing to lose, nothing to regret.

Commitment Will Cost Me:

1.      My Will  (I will be constrained to my task)

2.      My Mind (Let This Mind Be In You…..The People Had A Mind To Work)

3.      My Time

4.      My Resources

5.      My Uncommitted Friends & Family

           III.      The Conflict Of Commitment

Note: A life totally committed to God has nothing to fear, nothing to lose, nothing to regret.

Note: You often times will be misunderstood and called upon to compromise your commitment.

Jesus was called upon to forsake his focus and commitment by Satan when he was weak! Satan will challenge your commitment when you are the weakest! (Whenever You Are Committed, The Devil Is Coming For A Fact)

Question: How do we strengthen our commitment when we become weak or weary? The conflict will come as a result of you not compromising!

We strengthen our commitment by:

Bible Study Series: Fully Committed

Pastor | Teacher: Cameron D. Jenkins

Scripture Reference: Psalm 37:5 (KJV)

Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

1.      Not being weary in well-doing | Galatians 6:9-10

2.      Be Strong In The Lord and In The Power of His Might | Ephesians 6:10-23

3.      Remembering your why or purpose | Remember Those Who Are Directly / Indirectly Affected

4.      Recognizing The Source Of Your trial/conflict

5.      Continue To Pray For Focus, endurance, & Protection from being distracted

6.      Strengthen yourself and focus in the word & allowing God to be your guide

7.      Call On Other Commitment Persons to Encourage your efforts

8.      Learn the Power of No! As it is a complete sentence.

Commitment will not always first lead us to a place of beauty but sometimes it first leads us to a place of conflict & persecution. .

People In The Bible Who Have Faced Conflict Because Of Their Commitment: 1.           Jesus (He Goes To A Cross) John 19 How Did Jesus Commit?

❖       He was Committed To the Work of His Father  | John 17:4, John 19:28-30

❖       He Was Committed To The World | Luke 19:10

❖       He Was Committed To The Church |Ephesians 5:25

                  2.   Disciples (Storm, Horrible Deaths)

Peter and Paul Both martyred in Rome about 66 AD, during the persecution under Emperor Nero. Paul was beheaded. Peter was crucified, upside down at his request, since he did not feel he was worthy to die in the same manner as his Lord.

Andrew went to the "land of the man-eaters," in what is now the Soviet Union. Christians there claim him as the first to bring the gospel to their land. He also preached in Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey, and in Greece, where he is said to have been crucified.

Thomas

Bible Study Series: Fully Committed

Pastor | Teacher: Cameron D. Jenkins

Scripture Reference: Psalm 37:5 (KJV)

Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

was probably most active in the area east of Syria. Tradition has him preaching as far east as India, where the ancient Marthoma Christians revere him as their founder. They claim that he died there when pierced through with the spears of four soldiers.

Philip possibly had a powerful ministry in Carthage in North Africa and then in Asia Minor, where he converted the wife of a Roman proconsul. In retaliation the proconsul had Philip arrested and cruelly put to death.

Matthew the tax collector and writer of a Gospel, ministered in Persia and Ethiopia. Some of the oldest reports say he was not martyred, while others say he was stabbed to death in Ethiopia.

Bartholomew had widespread missionary travels attributed to him by tradition: to India with Thomas, back to Armenia, and also to Ethiopia and Southern Arabia. There are various accounts of how he met his death as a martyr for the Gospel

James the son of Alpheus, is one of at least three James referred to in the New Testament. There is some confusion as to which is which, but this James is reckoned to have ministered in Syria. The Jewish historian Josephus reported that he was stoned and then clubbed to death.

Simon the Zealot so the story goes, ministered in Persia and was killed after refusing to sacrifice to the sun god.

Matthaia was the apostle chosen to replace Judas. Tradition sends him to Syria with Andrew and to death by burning.

John is the only one of the company generally thought to have died a natural death from old age. He was the leader of the church in the Ephesus area and is said to have taken care of Mary the mother of Jesus in his home. During Domitian's persecution in the middle 90's, he was exiled to Bible Study Series: Fully Committed

Pastor | Teacher: Cameron D. Jenkins

Scripture Reference: Psalm 37:5 (KJV)

Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

the island of Patmos. There he is credited with writing the last book of the New Testament--the Revelation. An early Latin tradition has him escaping unhurt after being cast into boiling oil at Rome.

Matthew 14

➔    Vs. 22 Constrained to a boat = Committed To Take Him At His Word

➔    Vs. 24 Stuck In The Midst Of A Storm

➔    Vs. 25 Jesus Shows Up With A Word

➔    Vs. 29 Peter & Jesus are Seen On The Sea

➔    Vs. 34 They Make It To The Other Side Called “Genersarret”

3.      Hebrew Boys (Fiery Furnace) Daniel 3

4.      Daniel ( Lion Den) Daniel 6

5.      John (Beheaded)Mark 6:14-29

Question: Where Will Commit Lead You? Note: Commitment is not what you mouth, but It’s what you model

How do we spot a committed person?

●     It’s In Their Conversation Constantly

●     It’s In Their Regular  Schedule

●     They inspire others to be committed

●     They are focused on the mission despite intentional/ unintentional distractions ( We wrestle not against flesh and blood)

●     They are oftentimes around other committed people

●     Their Work ethic Is the always-on display

III. The Consequence Of Commitment

Bible Study Series: Fully Committed

Pastor | Teacher: Cameron D. Jenkins

Scripture Reference: Psalm 37:5 (KJV)

Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

Note: God Always Honor Our Commitment

Example: Abraham &Issac

Note: Commitment is undergirded by consistency