Key idea: Having the mind of Messiah means that our standards of maturity are redefined

Key idea: A life that is centered on Messiah must be centered on the Messiah, not his followers, and must be centered on the power of God, not the persuasiveness of others. 1. We must be centered on the Messiah, not his followers (vv. 1-2) Stewarding influence means using influence in the service of others […]

Key idea: A people centered on Messiah must remember who they were, who they are, and must never forget the One who did it all. 1.  We must remember who we were (vv. 26-29) 2.  We must remember who we are (v. 30) 3.  We must never forget the One who did it all (v. […]

Key idea: A life centered on Messiah requires a reevaluation of our values and expectations 1. A life centered on Messiah requires a reevaluation of our values (vv. 18-20) 2. A life centered on Messiah requires a reevaluation of our expectations (vv. 21-25)

Key idea: Divisions happen when the family of God loses sight of their relationship, their Messiah, and their mission. 1. Divisions happen when the family of God loses sight of their relationship (v. 10). 2. Divisions happen when the family of God loses sight of their Messiah (vv. 11-16). 3. Divisions happen when the family […]

Key idea: A life centered on Messiah will look for the good in others and will look up when the good goes bad. 1. When there is good–look for it (vv. 4-5). 2. When the good goes bad–look up (vv. 5-9).

Key idea: Grace and peace can change your life and grace and peace form a distinct identity. 1. Grace and peace can change your life (vv. 1-2a). 2. Grace and peace form a distinct identity (vv. 2b-3).  

Be sure of God’s promises. Satisfied with God’s provision. Sustained by God’s power.