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VISION DECLARATION: “We seek to GO DEEPER in the knowledge of God, GROW STRONGER in our journey with Christ, and humbly serve for His Kingdom purposes EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit. Amen.”
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SERMON: GREATER THAN – Raising the Life of Christ in Me
DATE: January 28, 2024, Pastor Trevor
KEY VERSE(S): 1 Thess.5:23-24; 2 Peter 1:5-8; Ephesians 3:20-21
I. The Unrepentant & Christianity
The unrepentant may believe they are:
-not good enough to be a Christian or fit in with church life;
-better behaved (higher morals) than most Christians thereby no need for religion (Christianity) to become a better person
Christianity is:
- not about making people better (e.g. greater morals) but to make people holy (new creation, born of God by the Holy Spirit) who are set-apart to and for God’s good purposes;
- redeemed sinners growing in the nature of Christ’s righteousness (i.e. Fruit of the Spirit, characteristics of Jesus)
II. God’s Salvation is MORE THAN waiting for Eternal Life
God’s Sanctifying Work is for you to:
- live with greater freedom than in the past;
- grow in His glory;
- preparing you to receive Christ as your returning King
III. Work out your Salvation / Sanctification
**make every effort to add to your faith (2 Peter 1:5-8)**
1. choose a character trait you would like to grow
(pursuit of truth, godliness, righteousness, love, joy, peace, gentleness, kindness, patience, perseverance, meekness, humility, self-control, compassion, thankfulness, forgiveness, contentment, and unity)
2. pray daily for God to help bring growth in this trait
3. locate Scriptures & Memorize relating to your trait
4. be intentional and practice living out this trait
God bless!