OUTLINE: The “Secret” To Strength Is HumilityHumility is our greatest source of strength and courage (aka “applied faith”). Why? Because we put the onus of victory on the Lord’s strength instead of our own. The Danger of WealthWealth is the breeding ground for arrogance that naturally evolves into a power-hunger. A corrupt heart precedes both […]
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OUTLINE: The “Secret” To Strength Is HumilityHumility is our greatest source of strength and courage (aka “applied faith”). Why? Because we put the onus of victory on the Lord’s strength instead of our own. Remember How You Got Here!Once you think you’ve “arrived,” be careful you don’t forget where you came from and WHO, exactly,
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OUTLINE: Be Careful What You TreasureIf we treasure a counterfeit, we suffer for it. Sources of Counterfeit “Self-Esteem”– Your education, work, or income– Your appearance or dress– Your kindness, niceness, sweetness– Your reputation, accomplishments, “success”– Your religion Ro 12:3For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of
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OUTLINE: Be Careful What You TreasureIf we treasure a counterfeit, we suffer for it. Sources of Counterfeit “Self-Esteem”Your education, work, or incomeYour appearance or dressYour kindness, niceness, sweetnessYour reputation, accomplishments, “success”Your religion 1Co 15:10But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the
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OUTLINE: The Value of JesusJesus, His person, is the “treasure”! When a person values Him above all else, their heart is with Him always. (ref: Eph 3:14-19; Php 3:7-15) 1Ti 6:10For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith
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OUTLINE: Synthesize2Co 9:15 [NLT] Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words!– AND –Lk 12:34 [NLT] Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be. The Value of JesusJesus, His person, is the “treasure”! When a person values Him above all else, their heart is with Him always. (ref: Eph 3:14-19; Php 3:7-15) J. C.
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OUTLINE: The Value of JesusJesus, His person, is the “treasure”! When a person values Him above all else, their heart is with Him always. (ref: Eph 3:14-19; Php 3:7-15) Be careful what you treasure! What’s the Message We’re SendingBlog in Volume 3 of Diary of a Journeyman It’s not the blessing, it’s what you think of
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OUTLINE: Eternal AssuranceOnce (emphasis here!) a person is saved, they are always saved. The Gospel of Jesus ChristJesus Christ, who is God incarnate, humbled Himself to die on our behalf. Thus He became the sinless sacrifice to pay the penalty of our guilt. He rose from the dead to declare with power that He is Lord
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OUTLINE: Eternal AssuranceOnce (emphasis here!) a person is saved, they are always saved. The Gospel of Jesus ChristJesus Christ, who is God incarnate, humbled Himself to die on our behalf. Thus He became the sinless sacrifice to pay the penalty of our guilt. He rose from the dead to declare with power that He is Lord
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OUTLINE: Eternal AssuranceA believer’s life is perfectly secured in Christ Jesus. That person has been made alive in Christ, released from the bondage of spiritual death (Ro 6:3-11). Assurance of Salvation Is By Grace Through FaithAs true believers, we have an abiding love and eagerness for Christ that unbelievers do not have (1Co 16:22; Php
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