IntroductionAbound – exceeding measureII Corinthians 1:5II Peter 1:11James 1:21II Corinthians 11:23-28Abounding in our service to the Lord in:Faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly kindness, love (II Peter 1:5-7)These things will make sure we bear fruit for God.The walk of the new life (Colossians 2:6-7; I Thessalonians 4:1)The only way to walk in fellowship with God is to allow Him to direct our steps.II Corinthians 5:17Colossians 4:12The work of the Lord (I Corinthians 15:58)It is very important that we abound in the work of the Lord, not of some other religion.Love (II Thessalonians 1:3; Philippians 1:9)Am I abounding in love for my brethren?John 13:35Hope (Romans 15:13)Hebrews 6:19Have we been abounding in all these things?Zephaniah 1:12