Message 10

“Overcoming Pride”

● Daniel 4:2

1. The Prosperity That Fed His Pride (Daniel 4:4–18)

● Daniel 4:10–12

● Daniel 4:17

2. The Prophecy That Warned His Pride (Daniel 4:19–27)

● Daniel 4:22

● Daniel 4:26

● Daniel 4:27

3. The Pronouns That Revealed His Pride (Daniel 4:28–30)

● Daniel 4:30

● Include six to eight pictures displaying the greatness of Babylon, blanks for each

Proud People Versus Humble People

4. The Punishment That Humbled His Pride

Daniel 4:31–33

● Daniel 4:33

5. The Perspective That Healed His Pride

Daniel 4:34–37

● Daniel 4:34

● Daniel 4:36

Four Practical Steps for Battling Pride

1. Remember That Every Blessing Comes from God

1 Corinthians 4:7

2. Redirect the Glory to God

Psalm 115:1

3. Regularly Serve Others

Philippians 2:3–5; Philippians 2:7

4. Rehearse the Gospel Daily

Galatians 6:14

● Abraham lying on his face as God speaks to him.

● Moses and Aaron on their faces before God.

● Joshua falling on his face before God—Joshua 5:14.

● Ezekiel falling on his face before God—Ezekiel 1:28.

● Jesus falling on His face in prayer—Matthew 26:39.

● James 4:6

Lesson Six: The gospel is glorious because of its results C- because of the gospel we have the promise of Heaven. INTRO: In lesson four we discussed result A= the gospel gives new life. In lesson five we discussed result B= the gospel gives spiritual blessings. Today we will see the gospel is our guarantee of Heaven:

1. Because of the gospel we have an inheritance. Eph. 1:11

• We are joint heirs with Christ. Rom.8:17

• This present earth is the inheritance of the lost. Psalm 115:16

• Satan is the god of the unsaved world. 2 Cor.4:4

• Heaven is the home of the saved. Psalm 116:15; 2 Cor.5:8; 1 Thess. 4:16-18

• Our Father is the true God in Heaven. Ref lesson four. Luke 11:2. See John 14:1-4; 17:1; Acts 7:49; 1 John 5:7

2. Because of the Gospel we are sealed by the Holy Spirit. Eph. 1:13

• As a result of hearing the gospel. V13a

• Because we believed the gospel. V13b

• We were sealed by the Spirit of promise. V13b; 1 John 2:25; 5:13

• The Holy Spirit is the guarantee of our redemption. Eph. 1:14; Rom. 8:16,23 = first our soul then our body

3. Because of the gospel we are positionally, already, in Heaven. Eph. 2;5-6

• We have been made alive together with Christ. V5. See John 1:4; 3:15-16; 10:28

• We have been raised together with Christ. V6 Rom. 4:25

• We are seated together with Christ. V6 Eph 1:20; Heb. 12:2, Rev. 3:21

• All of this is possible because we are in Christ. V6 Rom. 6:3; 1 Cor 12:13; 2 Cor 5:17; Gal. 3:27

Conclusion: Salvation is Christ in us. Eternal security is us in Christ.

9 Temptation: Winning the Battle Nobody Else Sees

● Isaiah 43:2

● Hebrews 13:5

● 1 Corinthians 10:13

Genesis 41:45

1. The Certainty of Temptation

1 Corinthians 10:13

Include a picture of Joseph and Potiphar’s wife.

The Three Enemies of the Christian

● The World — 1 John 2:15–17

● The Flesh — Galatians 5:16–17

● The Devil — 1 Peter 5:8

Create a nicely designed slide that says:

The world appeals to us.

The flesh awakens within us.

The devil attacks us.

Genesis 39:7 — Include a picture of Potiphar’s wife attempting to seduce Joseph.

● Hebrews 4:15

● Proverbs 26:20

2. The Craftiness of Temptation

Genesis 39:7 — Underline: “Lie with me.”

Include another picture of Joseph and Potiphar’s wife.

Genesis 39:10 — Underline: “Day by day.”

James 1:15

3. The Choice in Temptation

● 1 Corinthians 10:13

● 2 Corinthians 1:8–9

Genesis 39:12 — Include a picture of him fleeing from Potiphar’s wife.

Include a picture of Jesus describing the two roads:

Matthew 7:13–14 — The broad way and the narrow way.

1 Corinthians 10:14

The Bible Commands Us to Flee

● Flee the wrath to come — Matthew 3:7

● Flee idolatry — 1 Corinthians 10:14

● Flee youthful lusts — 2 Timothy 2:22

● Flee greed — 1 Timothy 6:11

4. The Cost of Temptation

1 Corinthians 10:13

5. The Conquest of Temptation

● 1 Corinthians 10:13

● John 14:6

Genesis 39:9 — Underline: “Sin against God.”

Five Practical Steps for Winning Your Battle

1. Recognize Your Weakness

● 1 Corinthians 10:12

● Hebrews 12:1

2. Remove the Opportunity

Romans 13:14

3. Run from Temptation

1 Corinthians 10:14

4. Replace Temptation with Service

James 4:7

5. Rely on God’s Strength

Include a picture of Jesus defeating Satan by saying:

“It is written.”

● John 6:63

● Hebrews 4:12

● Philippians 4:13

Finish with a picture and the story from this past week about the 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard who saved a little boy’s life.

Lesson Five: The Gospel is glorious because of its great blessings = results B.

Intro: We have seen the Gospel is glorious because of its definition; because of its

message; because of its power and because it gives new life = result A. Today we

will discuss the wonderful blessings given to us because of the Gospel:

1. Because of the gospel we have been given spiritual blessings. Text Eph 1:3

• All of our blessings come from God our Father and from Jesus Christ.

Illus. of last weeks lesson. James 1:17

• Physical blessing can inhibit our "walk" with God.

- Example of Israel. Deut. 8:10-14

- Example of excuse makers. Luke 14:18-21

• Spiritual blessings will always enhance our "walk" with God.

- They cause us to live holy. Eph 1:4

- They cause us to give God the glory. Eph. 1:3a, 6

- They guarantee physical blessings. Matt. 6:33

2. Because of the gospel we have been forgiven. Eph. 1:7

• This is possible only by the blood of Jesus.V7a = Gospel

- We have been redeemed. Ref. Col. 1:14; 1 Peter 1:18-19

• We have the forgiveness of sins. V7b Ref. John 1:29

- Everyone needs forgiveness. Rom. 3:23; Rom.; 7:13

- Our sins nailed Jesus to the cross. Col. 2:14; 1 Pet. 2:24

- Our sins are buried because

Jesus was buried.

Ref. Micah 7:19 1Cor 15:4 = the Gospel

- Our sins are gone because Jesus removed them. Rom. 4:7;

Heb. 10:17; Rev. 1:5

• We are forgiven because of the Grace of Jesus. Eph. 1:7c. 2:8-9

3. Because of the gospel we have been given the knowledge of God's will. V9

• We know the plans of God throughout time. Eph.1:10 = Seven dispensations, Ret. Jer 29:11

• We know it is the will of God for everyone to believe the gospel. Acts 10:43; 2 Peter3:9

Conclusion: Thank God for these spiritual blessings!

Part 8 The Blight of Bitterness

Hebrews 12:14–15

1. His Careless Choice — He Sold the Birthright

Genesis 25:29–34

A. Consider the value of the birthright

Deuteronomy 21:17

Picture: A biblical firstborn son receiving a double portion of his father’s estate.

B. Consider the foolishness of the exchange

Picture: Jacob cooking stew as Esau approaches, tired and hungry.

C. Consider the condition of his heart

Genesis 25:34

Hebrews 12:16

Proverbs 19:3

2. His Crushing Consequence — He Lost the Blessing

Genesis 27:34

● Don’t despise God’s blessings

Galatians 6:7

● Don’t confuse regret with repentance

Genesis 27:34

Statement: Esau cried “with a great and exceeding bitter cry,” but he was not truly repentant. He was bitter over the consequences of giving up his birthright.

2 Corinthians 7:10

Hebrews 12:17

● Don’t assume you will get another chance

Philippians 3:13–14

3. His Consuming Complaint — He Wept in Bitterness

Genesis 27:34

A. Bitterness distorts our vision

Genesis 27:36

B. Bitterness defiles those around us

Hebrews 12:15

C. Bitterness is defeated by grace

Hebrews 12:15

4. His Continuing Conflict — He Hated Jacob for Years

Genesis 27:41

Picture: An older Esau, still resentful toward Jacob.

A. Resentment breeds hatred

Genesis 27:41

B. Rehearsing the hurt keeps it alive

C. Redemption comes by grace

Ezekiel 36:26

“A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you…”

Five Biblical Steps to Uprooting Bitterness

1. Recognize The Root

Hebrews 12:15

Psalm 139:23–24

2. Release The Offense

Ephesians 4:31–32

Romans 12:19

3. Replace The Thoughts

Philippians 4:8

4. Respond With Love

Matthew 5:44

5. Rest In God’s Sovereignty

Jeremiah 29:11

Lesson four: The Gospel is glorious because of its results

Intro: Lessons 4,5 86 will be about the miraculous results of the Gospel. Today we will discuss result A = Because of the Gospel we have been given a new life. Example of last week's lesson: John 3:16; Rom. 6:23; 2 Cor. 5:17; Eph. 2:1

1. We have a new life because we have a new birthright.

• We have been born again=from above. John 3:3, 1 Pet. 1:23

• We have a new family. John 1:12= a child of God. Eph. 3:15

• We have been given a new name. Acts 11:26b; Rev. 2:17

2. We have a new life because we have a new Father. = God

• Before the gospel the devil was our father, John 8:44a; Rom.5:10-12

• Because of the Gospel we have a Father in Heaven. Matt 6.9. Nine times Jesus told His disciples they have a Father in Heaven. Matt 5:16; Matt 6:8; John 20:17 Wow I have a Father in Heaven.

• God is our Father because He redeemed us. = purchased us. 1 Cor. 6:20 1 Pet.1:18-19

• God is our Father because He adopted us. Eph. 1:5; Rom. 8:15

3. We have a new life because we have a new kingdom.

• Because of the gospel the Kingdom of God is in us. Luke 17:21

• Because of the gospel we have a new residence. Col. 1:13

• Because of the gospel we have a new King. Luke 19:38; 1 Tim. 6:15. We only serve and bow to this KING.

• Because of the Gospel our kingdom has different rules, 1 Thess. 2:12

Conclusion: Because of the Gospel we will live with our king forever! Matt 25:34

Intro: Paul and Silas had been beaten and put in jail in the city of Philippi but God miraculously delivered them and the prisoners. When the keeper of the prison realized this, he was about to commit suicide when Paul cried out "harm yourself we are all still here!" After bringing Paul and Silas out of the prison, the guard asked: "what must I do to be saved?"

To which they answered:

1. Believe on The Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved. V. 31

• They told him to call on the only name that can save. Acts 4:12

• They told him to call on the only one who can save. Romans 10:9

• Believe on Jesus and your soul will be saved. John 3:16; Mark 8:36

• Believe on Jesus and your life will be saved. Luke 9:24; Mark 8:35

2. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and your family will be saved. V31c

• There is no greater joy than to know our family is going to Heaven. Luke 10:20b; 15:7

• The jailer's entire household believed on Jesus. V. 32; Joshua 24:15

• The jailer and all his family were baptized. V. 33

3. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you can help others know Jesus!

• Paul and Silas had the joy of being soulwinners. Acts 16:25,31

• The jailer rejoiced because he helped his family believe.V. 34

Conclusion: Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved, your family will be saved, and you can have the most wonderful life: telling others about Jesus!

Lesson Three: The Gospel is Glorious because of its power

Text: Romans 1:14-16

Intro: The entire premise of Christianity lies in the power of the gospel. To know and comprehend the power of the gospel changes one's life forever = Paul.

1. The Gospel is the power of God.

• The very words of the gospel have power. Rom.1:16b; 1 Cor. 1:17; 2:4

• Jesus forgives sin by the power of God= the gospel. Matt.9:6,28:18

• Our faith is in the power of God. Rom. 10:17, 1 Cor 2:5

2. The Gospel is empowered with God.

• The disciples were instructed to wait for this power. Luke 24:46-49

• The Holy Spirit gives power to preach gospel. Acts 1:8

• When the Holy Spirit empowers us then the gospel is preached. Acts 2:21, 23-24; 4:33 Ref. Eph. 5:18; Ref. Gal. 5:16

3. The Gospel has the power to save.

• Power to save those whom believe it. John 1:12

• Power to power to save from hell. John 3:16-17,36

• Power to give eternal life. John 5:24; Rev. 20:6

• Power to change. 1 Cor. 6:11; 2 Cor. 5:17; Eph.2:1

Conclusion: Knowing its power how could we possibly be ashamed of the Gospel?

#7: Handling Unjust Criticism

Isaiah 43:2

I. The Source of Criticism

Numbers 12:1

II. The Spirit of Moses

Numbers 12:2–3

● Hebrews 13:17

● Psalm 38:13

III. The Stand of God

Numbers 12:4

Verse 5

● Luke 8:17

● Numbers 12:7-8

IV. The Supplication of Moses

Numbers 12:10, 13

Four Principles for Handling Unjust Criticism

1. Remember Your Position

1 Corinthians 4:1

Ministers (Greek: Huperetes — "under-rower")

● 1 Corinthians 15:9

● Ephesians 3:8

● 1 Timothy 1:15

2. Rejoice in Your Privilege

1 Corinthians 4:1

● 2 Corinthians 4:7

3. Reject Man's Pronouncement

1 Corinthians 4:3–6

Three Courts

1. The Court of Others

● Verse 3

2. The Court of Self

● Verse 3

3. The Court of God

● Verse 4

4. Rest in God's Promise

1 Corinthians 4:5

LESSON TWO: THE GOSPEL IS GLORIOUS BECAUSE OF ITS MESSAGE

INTRO: Last week we saw the Gospel is glorious because of its definition:

Glorious = "DOXA" = Glory. Gospel = "evangelion" = good news. Today we will see

the Gospel is glorious because of the profound message it conveys.

1. The Gospel is the message of love. 1 John 4:8 = God's attribute

• The message of the Father's love. John 17:23

- The Father loves us as He loves Jesus. = "Profound"

- The Father loves the world. John 3:16; Rom. 5:8 = Profound

- The Father loved us first, 1 John 4:10, 19 = Profound

• The message of Jesus' love.

- The gospel is about Jesus' love for His Farther. John 14:31

- The gospel is about Jesus' love for souls. Luke 19:10; Jh 10:11

- The gospel is about Jesus' greatest love. John 15:13; Lk 23:34

• The message of love is our motivation for sharing the gospel.

2 Cor.5:14; 1 Cor. 9:22-23; John 13:34

2. The Gospel is the message of sacrifice. 1 Cor. 6:20 = A great price!

• The price was the death of Jesus. 1 Cor. 15:3; Phil. 2:8

• The price was the precious blood of Jesus. 1 Peter 1:18-19

• The price was the suffering of Jesus. 1 Pet. 1:21,24; Ps 22:1,14

3. The Gospel is the message of reconciliation. 2 Cor. 5:18-19

• We were in the wrong = enemies of God. Col. 1:21

• God restored us to Himself. 2 Cor. 5:18

• God did this by the incarnation. 2 Cor. 5:19a = JESUS Ref. Col. 2:9

Conc. We have been given the responsibility to preach the gospel. 2 Cor. 5:19b