Can, Can’t and Ought To • The Power of a Decision • Apostle I.V. Hilliard

Main message: Decisions determine the direction of your life — know what you can do, accept what you cannot do, and urgently do what you ought to do by surrendering to Christ and acting now.

Key points:

• Three types of decisions: quantum (life‑changing), quality (one choice that sets others), and quasi (casual choices that cause regret).
• Things anyone "can" do: pray, praise, ponder, proclaim, promise (or procrastinate) — use these intentionally when deciding.
• Things we "can't" do on our own: save, secure, strengthen, sustain, or shepherd ourselves — these needs require God and godly leadership.
• Things we "ought to" do (responsibilities): make Jesus Lord, lock out the devil (take authority), listen for wisdom, choose determined love, and launch into action without delay.
• Pay attention to your "today moment" — biblical examples (Moses, Joshua, Peter) and the preacher’s testimony show the urgency to decide now.

Scriptures mentioned: Psalms 95:7-8, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:9