Turn on your cookies for the best browsing experience.

This site uses cookies to store information on your computer.

These cookies are essential to make our site work. We use cookies for a variety of reasons, including giving and content preferences.

Instructions to turn on your browser cookies:

https://www.whatismybrowser.com/guides/how-to-enable-cookies/auto

  • Sign In
  • Locations
one family, many locations Menu
Visit
Connect
Grow
Watch
Care
Give
  • VISIT
    Visit

    We are one church in many locations. Whether you're from Orange County, Hong Kong, or somewhere in between, we have a campus for you. Check out a campus today.

    • Locations
    • USA
    • Anaheim, CA
    • Corona, CA
    • En Español, CA
    • Irvine North, CA
    • Irvine South, CA
    • Laguna Woods, CA
    • Lake Forest, CA
    • Los Angeles, CA
    • Newport Mesa, CA
    • Rancho Capistrano, CA
    • San Clemente, CA
    • San Diego, CA
    • South Bay, CA
    • Yorba Linda, CA
    •  
    • International
    • Berlin, Germany
    • Buenos Aires, Argentina
    • Hong Kong, China
    • Santa Rosa, Philippines
    •  
    • Venues
    • Irvine South Chinese Venue
    •  
    • Online
    • Live Service
    • About
    • About Jesus
    • New Start with God
    • I'm New Here
    • Our Pastor
    • Our Church
    • Join Our Family
    • Stories
    • Career Opportunities
    • Internships
    • Contact
    • Button
    • Spacer
    Get Directions
  • CONNECT
    Connect

    Life isn't meant to be lived alone. Connect with others through small groups, ministries, events, and more.

    • Event Calendar
    • Browse Events
    • - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
    • Baptism
    • CLASS 101 - 401
    • Celebrate Recovery
    • Adult Studies, Trainings & Gatherings
    • Care & Support
    • Kids, Students & Parents
    • National & Global
    • Local Community
    • Sports & Physical Health
    • Special Events
    • Small Groups
    • Explore Groups
    • - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
    • Find a Group
    • Start a Group
    • My Small Group
    • Ministries
    • Browse Ministries
    • Explore Serving
    • - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
    • Men
    • Women
    • Singles
    • Marriages
    • Workplace
    • College
    • High School
    • Jr. High
    • Children
    • Mission
    • Explore
    • - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
    • Get Inspired
    • Get Involved
    • Get Equipped
    • Relief
    • Grocery Distribution
    • Button
    • Spacer

    Connect with Jesus

    Make a New Start

    Connect with others

    Find a Small Group
  • GROW
    Act

    Serving is a great way to grow, meet others, and discover your calling. Explore our signature ministries today.

    • Local Effort
    • Celebrate Recovery
    • HIV & AIDS Initiative
    • Mental Health Initiative
    • Orphan Care Initiative
    • The Daniel Plan
    • The PEACE Plan
    • Global Effort
    • Celebrate Recovery
    • HIV & AIDS Initiative
    • Mental Health Initiative
    • Orphan Care Initiative
    • The Daniel Plan
    • Mission
    • Highlights
    • On Campus
    • Food Pantry
    • Health Clinic
    • PEACE Center
    • Mission
    •  
    • Off Campus
    • Active Duty Families
    • Elder Protection
    • Good Neighbor
    • Motel Church
    • Button
    • Spacer
    Serve Your Community
  • WATCH
    Watch

    Browse our library of messages including weekend sermons, Civil Forums, seminars, summits, and more. Then watch and share!

    • Message
    • Live Service
    • Current Series
    • Sermon Library
    • iTunes Podcast
    • Church App
    • Media
    • Browse Media
    • Webcast Library
    • Women's Communities
    • Saddleback Kids
    • Resources
    • Apps
    • Daily Hope Radio
    • DriveTime Devotionals
    • Message Action Plan
    • Talk It Over
    • Button
    • Spacer
    Live Service
  • CARE
    Care

    Our church is a place where the hurting, helpless, and hopeless can find help. Find support through one of these ministries.

    • Care Ministries
    • Browse Ministries
    • Bulletin Board
    • Counseling
    • Hospital Visitation
    • Career Coaching
    • Mental Health
    • Personal Finances
    • Prayer
    • Programs
    • Celebrate Recovery
    • The Daniel Plan
    • PEACE Center
    • Retreat Ministry
    • Support Groups
    • Browse Support Groups
    • Medical
    • Relational
    • Button
    • Spacer
    Get Help
  • GIVE
    Give

    Make an eternal impact through generosity. Sign up for online giving, manage your account, or give to a special project.

    Tithe Online
  • Home
  • >
  • Connect
  • >
  • Articles
  • >
  • Message Action Plan
  • >
  • Ignoring The Naysayers

Message Action Plan

Ignoring The Naysayers

We all have naysayers in our lives — the people who don’t understand your dream. They may criticize or mock your dreams, but how are you supposed to handle all that negativity? Pastor Rick Warren talks about the types of naysayers that may try to derail your dream and gives you four ways to beat negativity. Watch Ignoring the Naysayers — Part One of our new series, Toolbox For Life: 8 Skills You Need To Succeed.

November 1, 2015 | Saddleback Church
More from this series

Dear Saddleback Family, 

Use the Message Action Plan below to help put the things you learned this weekend into practice. If you missed last weekend's message, click here to watch it online.


 IGNORING THE NAYSAYERS
A Toolbox for Life: 8 Skills You Need To Succeed - Pt.1
Rick Warren
Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2015

"If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is neededbut SKILL will bring SUCCESS." Ecclesiastes 10:10 (NIV)

NAYSAYER: "A person who says something won't work or isn't possible; a cynic who habitually expresses pessimistic views."

4 NAYSAYERS DAVID FACED BEFORE GOLIATH
1 Samuel 17:1-52

  1. HIS DAD HELD HIM BACK - DELAY

    "Now David was the youngest of Jesse's eight sons . . . His three older brothers enlisted in Saul's army . . . but David washeld back to care for the sheep in Bethlehem."    1 Samuel 17:12-15
  2. EVERYBODY ELSE WAS AFRAID - DISCOURAGEMENT

    "Each day Goliath would stand and shout at the ranks of Israel's army, 'Why do you come out here and line up for battle? . . . Choose one man to fight me. If he's able to kill me, we will become your subjects; but if I kill him, you'll become our subjects and serve us.' Day after day Goliath taunted them saying 'This day I defy the ranks of Israel!' When Saul and the Israelites heard this, everyone was deeply shaken and paralyzed with fear." 1 Samuel 17:8-11

    "For forty days, twice a day, morning and evening, the Philistine giant loudly berated the Israelite army."1 Samuel 17:16 

    "As David talked with his brothers on the front line, he saw Goliath start shouting his usual threats to Israel's army. When the army heard Goliath, they all ran away in terror."  1 Samuel 17:23-24
  3. HIS BROTHER QUESTIONED HIS MOTIVES - DISAPPROVAL

    "David asked, 'What's the reward for killing this Philistine and ending this disgraceful abuse?' . . . When David's older brother heard this he burned with anger at David and said 'Why are YOU even here anyway? Why aren't you taking care of your scrawny little flock of sheep? You cocky little brat. I know how conceited you are!' 'Now what have I done?' said David. 'Can't I even ask a question?' "  1 Samuel 17:26-29
  4. THE EXPERTS DOUBTED HIS ABILITY - DOUBT

    " 'Don't worry about a thing,' David told the King, 'I'll fight this Philistine!' 'Don't be ridiculous!' Saul replied. 'There's no way YOU can go against this Philistine! You're only a boy, and he's been a professional warrior all his life!' "    1 Samuel 17:32-33

HOW TO DEFEAT NAYSAYERS IN YOUR LIFE

  1. REMEMBER THEY ARE NOT GOD 

    "The fear of human opinion disables; but trusting in God protects you from that." Proverbs 29:25 (Mes)

    "It is dangerous to be concerned with what others think of you ..." Proverbs 29:25 (TEV) 

    "Do not fear anything except the Lord Almighty. He alone is theHoly One. If you fear him, you need fear nothing else."  Isaiah 8:13 (NLT)

    ACTION PLAN:  This week during your quiet time, examine your motives to see if you are motivated by the approval of others or the approval of God.  Ask God to reveal to you who you may need to stop hanging around because of their constant negativity and undue influence on you.  If you struggle in this area, make an effort to memorize Isaiah 8:13. 

    Who I am allowing to play God in my life?

  2. DON'T GET DISTRACTED

    Nehemiah: "So I replied by sending this message to them: 'I am 
    doing a great work! I cannot stop to come and meet with you.' 
    Four times they sent the same message, and each time I gave the 
    same reply." Nehemiah 6:3-4 (NLT)

    Jesus: "Don't be intimidated. Eventually everything is going to be
    out in the open, and everyone will know how things really are."Matthew 10:26 (Mes)

    ACTION PLAN:  Make a list of all the worldly things you do that are not important to your family or your career.  Make a list of all the godly things you do that bring you closer to your Lord and Savior.  Which is longer?  If God is second, then start reducing your worldly list.
  3. NEVER ATTACK BACK

    "It is foolish to speak scornfully of others. If you are smart, you 
    will keep quiet." Proverbs 11:12 (TEV) 

    "When they hurled their insults at Jesus, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly." 1 Peter 2:23 
    (NIV)

    ACTION PLAN:  Identify a time recently that you responded without thinking when attacked.  Make a plan and resolve to remain silent next time.  "You are most like Jesus when you remain silent under attack." 
  4. STAY FOCUSED ON GOD & HIS PROMISES

    ". . . bitter people spoke against David and talked of stoning him, but David found strength in the Lord."   
    1 Samuel 30:6 

    "The Lord is for me, so I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals 
    do to me?" Psalm 118:6 (NLT)

    "Show me how much you love me, Lord, and save me according
     to your promise. Then I can answer those who insult me because I trust in your word." Psalm 119:41-42 (TEV )

    David: "I've banked your promises in the vault of my heart . . ." Psalm 119:11a (Mes)

    ACTION PLAN:  During your quiet time this week, repeat Psalm 118:6 (above) several times.  Memorize it and share it with your small group during your next meeting.
Toolbox for Life
November 1 - November 15, 2015Watch Series
  • Ignoring The Naysayers
    November 1, 2015
  • Knowing What Matters Most
    November 8, 2015
  • Maximizing Your Strengths
    November 15, 2015
Back To Top
  • VISIT
  • Locations
  • New Start with God
  • I'm New Here
  • Our Pastor
  • Our Church
  • Stories
  • CONNECT
  • Small Groups
  • Ministries
  • Explore Serving
  • Event Calendar
  • GROW
  • CLASS
  • Foundations
  • Journey with Jesus
  • Doable Discipleship
  • WATCH
  • Live Service
  • Current Series
  • Browse Media
  • Apps
  • CARE
  • Care Ministries
  • Celebrate Recovery
  • The Daniel Plan
  • Support Groups
  • Bulletin Board
  • GIVE
  • Tithe
  • Beyond the Tithe
  • sign in
  • contact us
  • privacy policy
  • store
  • career opportunities
  • internships
  • tags
© 2021 Saddleback Valley Community Church