Keys to Exceptional Living

Teacher: Bishop I.V. Hilliard

Sermon Date: 9-20-09

Ephesians 3:20 (Amplified Bible)
20 Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]--

Exceptional Living is

1. Life lived to the glory of God
2. Life that makes an impact
3. Life that I distinguishably different
4. Life of purpose
5. Defined by maker (God)

Ultimate Fulfillment
God will prosper me
I have potential

Ephesians 2:10 (Amplified Bible)

10 For we are God's [own] handiwork (His workmanship), [a]recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].

I Candidates for Exceptional Living
Make a decision to obey God
Matthew 6:33 (King James Version)
33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Romans 15:4 (King James Version)
4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.

My desire is the determining factor about how I respond.
• Through association
• Product of revelation
• Birth in us through desperation
• Birth desire through evaluation

II. Consecration for Exceptional Life
Setting myself aside for Gods use
• Makes other decisions automatic
• I belong to God
Causes me to be established not yielding
God is obligated to use favor
Cancels all excuses
Excuses are

1. Crutches for the uncommitted
2. Keeps me from challenging the norm
3. Robs me of effort for next level activity
4. Will sabotage
5. Rob me of discovering the ordained

Romans 10:9 (King James Version)
9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Cultivates expectation, expect God to do a good thing for me because He promised
Live with expectation because He is able.

Application to my life

Cancel all excuses such as
I'm not good enough, not qualified, I cant make a difference, I don't have enough.
Counteract my living in faith that all I do not know yet the Holy Spirit will give me the answers to. Direct or dictate to me (refer to Manifesting the Power of the Holy Spirit)
Make sure that my desires match with Gods for me
Obey God
Write it down when I hear from God