Sunday, January 4, 2026 - Morning Sermon by David Sproule

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1. Submits to the Sovereign Authority of Christ (3:7, 13; Matt. 28:18; Col. 1:18)
2. Seizes the Doors of Opportunity Opened By Jesus (3:7-8; Acts 14:27; 2 Cor. 2:12; Col. 4:3)
3. Strengthens Itself in God’s Power, Not Its Own (3:8; 2 Cor. 3:5; 4:7; 8:12; 12:10; Eph. 6:10)
4. Stands Steadfastly on the Word of Christ Without Compromise (3:8-9; Gal. 1:6-9; 2 John 9)
5. Seeks Supremely the “I Love You” Approval of Jesus (3:9; John 15:14; 14:23; Matt. 12:50)
6. Suffers Hardship Patiently While Trusting Christ Completely (3:10; 1 Pet. 2:20-21; 4:12-19)
7. Stays Constantly Ready for the Return of Christ (3:11; 2:10; Phil. 3:20-21; Matt. 24:42)
8. Secures Its Identity in What Is Eternal, Not Temporary (3:12; 21:2-3; Heb. 12:23; Phil. 3:20)
9. Shows Christlike Love to Each Member in the Body of Christ (“Philadelphia”; Rom. 12:10)
10. None of This Is Possible Without Strong Leaders of the Congregation Who Walk with Jesus−Men who meet all God-given qualifications in Scripture (1 Tim. 3:1-7; Tit. 1:5-11)−Men who demonstrate a true heart of humility, service and compassion (1 Thess. 5:12-14; Heb. 13:17)−Men who are devoted to the purity of God’s truth (Tit. 1:5-16; 2 Tim. 3:16-4:4; Rev. 22:18-19)−Men who watch, guard, warn, shepherd – walking with the Chief Shepherd (Acts 20:28-31; 1 Pet. 5:1-4)