PROPOSITIONAL STATEMENT The prevention and cure to the sin of pride and competition is found in having a clearer, bigger, and majestic vision of who Jesus is and what he has accomplished. Sermon outline: 1.The foolish motto of pride and competition says: I MUST INCREASE 2.The wisdom of humility says: HE(JESUS) MUST INCREASE AND I MUST DECREASE 3.The ultimate proof of your faith is obedience to Jesus

Sermon outline: 1. Remember Jesus' authority. 2. Remember all we have in the gospel. 3. Recognise the weighty responsibility we have been entrusted with. 4. Recognise the immense privilege we have been given. Concluding encouragement: 1. The Power of the Gospel 2. The Presence of the Saviour

Title: Practical Implications of the Gospel(Part 5) Stability and Trust Romans 8:14-39 Sermon Outline: Introduction: Why can we Trust God? 1.Because He is all powerful 2.Because He is perfectly wise 3.Because He is perfectly good And even better: Because He loves us. Implications of God's love for us: 1.The hope that comes from knowing God's love for us (vv14-25) 2.The trust that comes from knowing God's love for us (vv26-30) 3.The stability that comes from knowing God's love for us (vv31-39) Conclusion: The Gospel is how we know God's love for us. (John 3:16, Ephesians 2:4-5, Romans 5:8, 8:32)

Sermon outline: If you seek to attain true rest: 1. You must heed God's warning (3:7-19). 2. You must believe God's promise (4:1-10). 3. You must obey God's word (4:11-13).

Practical Implications of the Gospel #4: Eternal Perspective Sermon outline: 1. Whoever believes in Jesus will have eternal life (John 3:16, Ephesians 1:11-14) 2. All the sacrifices we make to follow Christ are worth it (Mark 8:34-35, Mark 10:28-30) 3. Persevering in the Christian life is worth it (Hebrews 11:13-16)

Sermon outline: #3: By God's empowering grace, you can live a godly life (Ephesians 2:1-5, Romans 8:28-30, Philippians 2:12-13) 1. Our condition before salvation 2. Brought from death to life 3. God has begun a work to make you like Jesus, and God will bring it to completion. 4. How can you change? a. Work out your salvation with fear and trembling b. In full dependence on God c. With confidence that you will make progress because God is at work within you

Sermon outline: You have a New Allegiance (Mark 8:34-35, Ephesians 4:1, Romans 12:1-2) 1. Rightly respond to Jesus' Authority Mark 8:34-35 2. Rightly respond to God's amazing grace to you in Jesus Ephesians 4:1 Romans 12:1-2

Humble, Rock-solid Confidence in Jesus Alone (Ephesians 2:1-9; Romans 3:10-28, Hebrews 10:19-22) Sermon Outline 3 Questions: 1: Can I come into the presence of God because of something I have to boast about? - Ephesians 2:1&5 - Ephesians 2:8-9 - Romans 3:10-12 - Romans 3:27: 27: "Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded." 2: Is there anything I can do about this? 3: What difference does Jesus make? - Philippians 3:9 - Romans 3:20-22 - 2 Corinthians 5:21 I am not righteous. I have nothing to boast about in myself. But I have the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus! What are the practical implications of this truth? A. Humility B. Rock-solid Confidence in Jesus C. I should draw near to God in full assurance of faith (Ephesians 3:12, Hebrews 10:19-22)

Sermon Outline 1. You must be born again! 2. Salvation is found by grace through faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ alone. 3. Be warned! You must be born again!

Sermon Outline: 1. Jesus is the only one we are called to consider (v. 1). 2. Jesus is more glorious than any great leader (v.2-4). 3. Jesus is the unique and faithful Son of God (v.5-6).