• Understand that dedication and commitment grow time.
• Understand that we have a role to play for this growth to happen.
• Know that growing in dedication and commitment is directly proportionate to spiritual growth.
• Learning how to grow in dedication and commitment.
• Encourage believers to wholly apply themselves to the service of God by way of being dedicated and committed.
• Help believers develop a dynamic and sustainable framework that ensures growth in dedication and commitment in all facets of our lives.
• Appreciate that the word of God is a key requirement for growth in dedication and commitment.
• Appreciate that sacrifice is required for growth in dedication and commitment.

https://youtu.be/lXdE5pKVaog

https://youtu.be/Pc6fxCq6Rdg

• Can believers grow in dedication and commitment to God?
• How is it possible to grow in dedicated and committed to God?
• Why do we require growth in dedication and commitment?
• What do we need to do to grow in dedication and commitment to God?
• How do we know that we are growing in dedication and commitment to God?
• Is growing in dedication and commitment same as spiritual growth?
• Can an environment or family/community/church/organisation culture foster the growth of dedication and commitment?
• Should prayers be incorporated in our strategy for growth in dedication and commitment?
• Can accountability enhance my growth in dedication and commitment?
• Can growth be enhanced through service?

• The more people who are dedicated and committed to a set goal (family, church, community), the greater the momentum you can generate to accomplish the task (Luke 10:2)
• Growth of a seed begins with the planting /sowing. Keep planting new “seeds” of dedication and commitment while pruning various aspects of our dedication and commitment that are not fit for purpose (John 15:2)
• Growth is enhanced when people genuinely and respectfully provoke each other in love to more dedication and commitment, we influence people consciously and unconsciously (Hebrews 10:24, Ps 67:5-6).
• As our love and knowledge of God helps us to grow in dedication and commitment (1 Peter 2:2).
• When you are growing in dedication and commitment to God, you naturally influence others for great and effect work (Acts 20:35, Eph 4:28)
• Your courage, openness to criticism and willingness to take corrections are directly proportionate to your growth in dedication and commitment to God (Heb 12:6)
• Let us provoke each in our dedication and commitment Challenge one another to take the next step in our growth regime, (Romans 1:12).
• Serving is a platform to demonstrate our dedication and commitment to God (Luke 1:7-8).
• Growth in dedication and commitment to God will prompt one to acquire more skills and knowledge that would enhance performance (Proverbs 12:11, 22:29).

• Although commitment and dedication appear to grow naturally, it is important that time is factored into the act of growing, people need time to learn new things , make mistakes, and then learn from their mistakes, criticism and undue unsavoury words not seasoned with grace will not make people grow in dedication and commitment (Colossians 4:6)
• The demand for dedication and commitment varies. Let us ask God for more grace in capacity building rather than complain when a higher dimension of dedication and commitment is required (Luke 12:48)
• As muscles are developed by exercises and stretching it, dedication and commitment is grown by stretching the limit in line with the guidance of the Holy Spirt.
• There can be no growth in dedication and commitment without sacrifice, lets us be determined to make sacrifice in order to grow in our commitment to our families, career, church and community.
• Commitment is a process and not instantaneous, it grows within people over time. Avoid judging people in their seasons of seemingly “stunted” growth in dedication and commitment, instead water them in love and in prayers
• You can build commitment into your family, church, organizational culture. The more dedicated and committed we are with one another, the greater the impact we make.
• Dedication and commitment grow in an environment of genuine transparency, when there is no transparency in family, community, church or organization, growth in dedication and commitment is greatly inhibited because trust is absent in the relationship.

• Understanding that there could be a hinderance to our dedication and commitment.
• Understanding the factors that hinder the life of dedication and commitment and provide ways of mitigating against such risks.
• Encouraging believers to be resilient in dedication and commitment because of the love and sacrifice.
• Exposing the fact that dedication and commitment are under attack and as such, believers should not be ignorant.
• Reiterating the truth that the strength of dedication and commitment is rooted in our relationships (both to God and one another).
• Learning how to overcome hinderances to dedication and commitment.

https://youtu.be/F25ddFW7P9E

https://youtu.be/oMbqaAK5u18

• Can our dedication and commitment to God be hindered?
• What is it that can hinder us from being dedicated and committed to God?
• How do we know that our dedication and commitment is being hindered?
• Can Satan hinder our dedication and commitment?
• Can my dedication and commitment diminish because of the company I keep?
• What is the role of fear in diminishing our dedication and commitment?
• What is the role of conflicting interests in dedication and commitment?
• What is the role of selfishness in reducing our dedication and commitment?

• Fear, worry and lack of focus are major hinderances to dedication and commitment (Matt 14:22-33, Matt 26:58, Luke 9:62).
• Misplacement of priority and selfishness and hinder our dedication and commitment to God (Matt 6:33, 8:21-22).
• Indiscipline, lack of self-control, and double mindedness can hinder our dedication and commitment (1Cor 9:27, James 1:5-8)
• The fundamental issues believers must deal with is lack of understanding and knowledge of what dedication and commitment entails, it is not act of convenience but rather, a life of sacrifice (John 6:58-66).
• Love is a key requirement for dedication and commitment. In our times, due to the prevalence of sin, the durability of our love will be challenged. We should constantly evaluate our service with the mirror of God’s word (Matt 24:12, Phil 4:8).
• People are sometimes afraid/weary of recreating previous dedication and commitment patterns (that went wrong) that seemingly went wrong. (Matthew 25:24).
• Dedication and commitment can be greatly influenced by the company we keep. (2 Tim. 3:1-5, 1 Corin 15:33).
• Dedication and commitment are a sacrificial service, when our personal/selfish agenda is at the forefront of all we do, it becomes a huge hinderance to dedication and commitment (2 Timothy 4:10)
• Conflicting interest is a distraction that renders dedication and commitment lop sided and (Matthew 6:24)
• Your relationship can affect your dedication and commitment to God if priority is not set right (1 Kings 11:4)
• Dedication and commitment are proven when sacrifice is involved (Genesis 22:12)

• Dedication and commitment is about a life of sacrifice and not always convenient, what price are you prepared to pay for dedication and commitment?
• Be Kingdom minded and aspire to accomplish a great height in Kingdom service, it goes beyond mere interest, be committed. (Phi 3:13).
• Misplacement of priority and selfishness and hinder our dedication and commitment to God (Matt 6:33, Matt 8:21-22)
• Indiscipline, lack of self-control, and double mindedness can hinder our dedication and commitment to God (1Cor 9:27, James 1:5-8).
• We should learn to trust God in our finances, health, career, relationship, study and service and not allow the fear of the unknown result in a decline or downward slope in our dedication and commitment.
• We can only achieve your dreams to the level of your dedication and commitment to your set objectives.
• Appreciate baby steps in your journey of life and aim for mastery while depending on the grace of God.
• Let’s be encouraged that in the midst of hinderances, our determination to be dedicated and committed to a set activity, it becomes easier to achieve.
• Dedication and commitment require energy, it is important that we look after our health – emotional, psychological, spiritual, financial and relationship health. Failure in these areas can have a knock- on effect on our dedication and commitment.

• Reiterating the truth that the Church is the Body of Christ and as such deserves our honor, dedication, and commitment.
• Helping believers enhance their dedication and commitment to church and their community.
• Help us understand that it is the will of God for His Children to be dedicated and committed to the church and community.
• Help us to understand that dedication and commitment is a requirement to build the Church of God and the Community at large
• Help us appreciate how love facilitates dedication and commitment to church and community.
• Helping believers understand that there are consequences of lack of dedication commitment to church and community.
• Helping believers understand that there are blessings in dedication and commitment to church and community.

https://youtu.be/rnXi1GTz64I

https://vimeo.com/327214185

• What is the importance of dedication and commitment to church and community?
• How do we know that we are dedicated and committed in Church and Community?
• How does one dedicate and commit to a community and church?
• Why is commitment to the church at an all-time low?
• Can dedication and commitment to church and community be influenced positively or negatively?
• Is there any consequence if one is not dedicated or committed to church and community?
• What is the role of love in dedication and commitment to church and community?
• Can I demonstrate our commitment to church and community without sacrifice?

• Dedication is a deliberate decision that the totality of your being will be used for the sake of God’s Glory while Commitment is a pledge to fulfil an obligation. (Matthew 22:36-40).
• Dedication and Commitment to God is all about trusting God and living wholly for Him both in service and otherwise (1 Kings 8:61, Rom 4:21).
• A wrong ended understanding/mindset may suggest that the demands of God might be too much which has affected the dedication and commitment of believers. (Matt 25:24-30).
• Dedication and Commitment to God leads to self-denial (Luke 9:23).
• Love is a key requirement in our commitment, the more we love someone the more committed we tend to be them. (1 Kings 6:61).
• Whatever it is important to you, you will most certainly commit yourself to it, where your interest is, lies your heart (Matthew 6:21, 1 Sam 1:21-28).
• Our dedication and commitment to God has great rewards and ultimate satisfaction (John 6:67-69)
• Our commitment to God and His work is sometimes because we believe focus on our inadequacy rather than His grace (Exodus 3:11, 13, 4:10, Jeremiah 1:6-7)
• Commitment to God must always take priority if indeed Jesus Christ is our Lord (Luke 14:18-20).
• Dedication and Commitment to God should be an unwavering decision irrespective of happenings -positive or negative (Job 1:21)

• Commitment and dedication to God lies at the heart of our relationship with God.
• Commitment and dedication to God must be a conscious decision and we must be willing to pay the price.
• Commitment and dedication to God could be a lonely road, do not give up, stay focused.
• We should ensure God takes priority in the midst of ever-increasing demand for our time, finances, and attention. God is always a present help in times of trouble has your back.
• Make God your utmost priority, seek to please Him at all times and keep up the spirit (Matt 6:33).
• Always remember that your work with Christ is not going to be smooth all the way but do not quit regardless of what life may be throwing at you (Luke 9:62, Ps 23:4).
• There is a tendency to compromise on our decision to be committed and dedicated to God, let us be steadfast and refuse to compromise. Make a stand for God (Ps 45:7).
• The deception of the devil is always introducing a crack or dimmish our level of commitment and dedication to God, in times of war, a soldier is never at ease in the battle ground, do not diminish your dedication and commitment to God because of the issues of life.
• Believers should realise that in showing commitment to the others, we are indeed showing commitment to God (25:44-45).

• Helping believers enhance their dedication and commitment to Family and Friends.
• Help us understand that It is the will of God for His Children to be dedicated and committed to their Family and friends.
• Help us to understand that dedication and commitment is a requirement for successful and impactful relationships.
• Help us appreciate how love facilitates dedication and commitment to family and friends.
• Helping believers understand that there are consequences of lack of dedication commitment to friends and families.
• Helping believers understand that there are blessings in dedication and commitment to family and friends.

https://www.truetube.co.uk/film/nick-brewer-talks-commitment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1ICGulBhnw

• What is importance dedication and commitment to friends and families?
• Can I be dedicated and committed to my friends and family if I do not see them as priority?
• How do we know that we are dedicated and committed to our families and friends?
• Can dedication and commitment to families and friends be influenced positively or negatively?
• Are there any consequence if one is not dedicated or committed to his or her families and friends?
• What is the role of love in dedication and commitment to friends and families?
• Are there rewards for dedication and commitment to friends and families?
• Can I demonstrate our commitment to our friends and families without sacrifice?

• Dedication and Commitment to friends and families start from a decision and you need to make it a priority (Esther 4:16).
• As believers, our dedication and commitment to our families and friends must include proclaiming the good news to them through our actions and words (Acts 10:21–24, Matthew 5:16).
• Commitment is not always convenient, it requires sacrifice, Christ sacrificed to bring us into the family of God and called us friends, (John 15:13).
• Love is a key requirement in our commitment, the more we love someone the more committed we tend to be them. (1 Kings 6:61).
• When you are dedicated and committed in your relationship, you persevere like Ruth even when you have chance to quit (Ruth 1:16-17).
• Whatever it is important to you, you must certainly commit yourself to it, where your interest is, lies your heart (Matthew 6:21, 1 Sam 1:21-28).
• A practical way of showing commitment is by providing for our family, failure to do that negates the quality of a believer (1 Timothy 5:8)
• Dedication and commitment are demonstrated when we protect our loved ones (Nehemiah 4:14, Psalm 107:41).
• Consistency in our dedication and commitment to friends and families is highly desirable, nobody relies on an unreliable friend or family (1 Corinthians 15:58).
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• You must be selfless in your way of thinking before you can be committed and dedicated to friends and families (Esther 4:14-16)
• You must genuinely love God otherwise, you cannot be dedicated and committed to families and friends (Mark 12:30-31)
• You must strongly decide that you want the best relationship between you and your families/friends.
• Always take stock of how things are going between you and your families to know if you are really dedicated and committed to them.
• Commitment and dedication to friends and families is the glue for thriving relationship. We should invest in nurturing such relationships.
• See your relationship to families and friends as unto God. This will help you to be dedicated and committed to them (Rom 5:8)
• Pray for your families and friends always, forgive them in your heart even before they offend or sin against you.
• There is always room for improvement in dedication and improvement, look out for cues such as acts of kindness. Be there for families and friends when they need you .
• It is important to carry out a self-evaluation of our commitment and dedication and seek genuine feedback and have an open communication with friends and families.
• Believers should realise that in showing commitment to the others, we are indeed showing commitment to God (25:44-45).

• Reiterating the truth that the Church is the Body of Christ and as such deserves our honor, dedication, and commitment.
• Helping believers enhance their dedication and commitment to church and their community.
• Help us understand that it is the will of God for His Children to be dedicated and committed to the church and community.
• Help us to understand that dedication and commitment is a requirement to build the Church of God and the Community at large
• Help us appreciate how love facilitates dedication and commitment to church and community.
• Helping believers understand that there are consequences of lack of dedication commitment to church and community.
• Helping believers understand that there are blessings in dedication and commitment to church and community.

https://youtu.be/rnXi1GTz64I

https://vimeo.com/327214185

• What is the importance of dedication and commitment to church and community?
• How do we know that we are dedicated and committed in Church and Community?
• How does one dedicate and commit to a community and church?
• Why is commitment to the church at an all-time low?
• Can dedication and commitment to church and community be influenced positively or negatively?
• Is there any consequence if one is not dedicated or committed to church and community?
• What is the role of love in dedication and commitment to church and community?
• Can I demonstrate our commitment to church and community without sacrifice?

• The church is the bride of Christ, it is the pride and joy of Christ, He expects us to be committed and dedicated to him. (Romans 12:5, 1 Corinthians 10:17, 1 Corinthians 12:27, Ephesians 4:12, Hebrews 13:3)
• Serving is a form of dedication and commitment, we are admonished not to abstain from involvement. (Hebrews 10:25, Matthew 20:28)
• Dedication and Commitment in Church and Community should be solely unto God devoid of any sort of eye service (Col 3:17, Ephesians 6:6)
• The Church is the instrument designed by God for the showcase is manifold wisdom to the world, our dedication and commitment in prayers, giving, service, support makes this happen (Matt 5:14-16, Ephesians 3:10)
• Dedication and commitment are expressed in the giving of our time and resources to both community and church, it should be seen as a service unto the Lord (Colossians 3:23)
• The Church is destined to play a strategic role in our world today. Committed and dedicated people are required for actualisation of set objectives (Matt 16:18. Matt 9:38).
• We should not allow our hurt (genuine or perceived) from community or churches to deter or hinder our commitment and dedication. (Romans 14:12)
• Dedication and Commitment to Church and community is tandem to commitment and dedication to Christ (John 21:17)
• We are saved to be dedicated and committed to Christ (Exodus 3:18, Romans 12:1)
• Commitment is not always convenient, it requires sacrifice, Christ sacrificed to bring us into the family of God (John 15:13).

• Be Kingdom minded and aspire to accomplish a great height in Kingdom service (Phi 3:13)
• Believers should not be caught in the downward slope of indifference to church and community. Do not let a self-minded, consumerist approach dominate your thinking. We were made to impact others as well.
• Develop a passion for the things of God and make God a priority in all your endeavors (Ps 69:9, Matt 6:33)
• Community and church will be impacted positively when we dedicate and commit ourselves to it.
• Believers should be examples in our conduct in the community as well as church (1 Timothy 4:12)
• Let us show commitment to the church irrespective of denominations, or differences in dogmas. We are one in Christ. (1 Corinthians 3:4-6)
• Commitment and dedication should emanate from a heart of Love, it goes beyond church attendance and community service, it is a desire to see Jesus glorified.
• Be a value adder to your community, do not be part of the problem of your community or your church.
• We should use our talent, treasure and time for the good of the church and community.