"don't listen to strangers"

Don’t Listen to StrangersJohn 10:4-5

allŏtriŏs (al-lot´-ree-os)“…stranger…”

One from another geographical region.

phĕugō - fyoo´-go“…they will run away…” to move quickly from a point or area in order to avoid presumed or real danger or difficulty.

Fleeing foreign sounds is in the nature of a true sheep of God!

Learning the voice of God creates a nature.

Learning the voice of God creates a nature.

The nature of a creature determines its appetite.

1. Entertainment IndustryA few examples of wrong voices


2. Spiritual Wolves


2. Spiritual Wolves3. Bad Company



a. Fools



a. Foolsb. Ungodly



a. Foolsb. Ungodly

c. People who can’t control emotions



a. Foolsb. Ungodly

c. People who can’t control emotions4. Negative Self Talk

The triad involves:

Aaron Beck’s “Cognitive Triad”

The triad involves:


1. Negative view of the world

The triad involves:



2. Negative concept of the self

The triad involves:



2. Negative concept of the self

3. Negative view of the future

How do we hear God’s voice?

1. Study the Word2. Meditate on the Word3. Pray4. Obey what he reveals in his Word

Everything that you hear and internalize affects your life’s course.

QUESTIONS: What voices are you giving attention to? What are you saying to yourself about those voices? What conversations do you have with yourself (self-talk)? Out of the voices that you hear, which one(s) do you value? Why? How do you discern, what’s good for you?

Monday-Ask God for a willing heart. A heart that is in tune and submitted fully to these vision pointers.Tuesday-In your journals, remind yourself why you came here in the first place. Stoke the fire! Wednesday-Prayer for Pastor.

Thursday- Pray that all families and individuals will come together on one accord for the sake of the vision Friday-Thank God for our VISION!

Application