Big Idea: We must live as godly people so that know we are disciples of Christ.

1. Dependent upon Christ alone vv 5-8

2. Hide God’s Word In Your Heart vv 9-11

3. Love One Another vv 12-13

Bottom Line: Following Jesus is free but requires a complete willingness to suffer for and with Jesus.

1. “Following Jesus requires you to do hard & unpleasant things” V 23

Self Denial means:

Colossians 3:5-8:

2. Following Jesus requires constant self-reflection V 57-58

3. Following Jesus requires focusing on God’s kingdom. V. 59-62

1. Jesus' Pursuit

2. Jesus' Promise

Jesus has a vision of who you are to BE and a purpose that you are to DO.

Follow Jesus:

1. INTENTIONAL in spiritual growth

2. TRUST His will for your life

3. OBEY His commands

4. READ His word to know his character

1 Corinthians 4:14-16 "Therefore I urge you to imitate me. 17 For this reason I have sent to you Timothy, my son whom I love, who is faithful in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus.

3. Jesus' Purpose

1. Live the gospel

2. Live in unity

3. Live in confidence

Big Idea: When God reveals who He is, it forms our understanding of who we are thus we must walk in truth.

(The truth will set you free)

#1 walk in fellowship with God v.6

#2 walk in the light v.7

#3 walk not in deception v.8

#4 walk in confession v.9

#5 walk in righteousness v.10

MAIN IDEA: God is WHO you need, to handle WHAT you need, WHEN you need it handled.

1. God Is: our REFUGE V. 1-3

2. God Is: Help in Trouble. V. 1

“In everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

3. God Is: PRESENT in our present. V. 4-7

4. God Is: GOD. V. 10

"He's Worthy to Be Praised!"

“I am the Alpha and the Omega, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” Revelation 1:8

Main Idea: God deserves our praise for all that He has done & for all that He is.

1. The Lord is worthy of praise because He is the CREATOR.

2. The Lord is worthy of praise because He is the CONQUEROR.

Today's Scripture

Matthew 1:18-25

Big Idea: The Birth of Jesus Christ is the promise fulfilled that God is with us, so we must live with greater confidence in the grace of God.

Today's Scriptures

Main Idea: Trust God because the light of God’s goodness will overcome the darkness of the world.

3 Lies Satan tells:

1. God Calls. Verse 9

2.God Crushes. Verse 15