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Identity In Christ
Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 14, 2012 (message contributor)
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1. Thanksgiving And Prayer
Contributed on Oct 14, 2012
Our identity is in Christ. Our spiritual power is as strong as is our understanding of that truth.
Outline I. Series Introduction a. Background: Who, What, When, Where, Why – v.1-2. II. Introduction III. Transition a. Paul found his identity in Christ. He presses the church and us to likewise find our identity in Christ, as highlighted in the text. IV. CIT/CIS: Finding Identity in Christ ...read more
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2. The Supremacy Of Christ
Contributed on Oct 14, 2012
Our identity is in Christ, who is supreme in the universe, world, church, and our life.
Outline I. Introduction II. Transition III. CIT/CIS: Christ is Supreme. IV. Exposition a. Christ is supreme in creation. (vv.15-16) i. His glory is the chief aim of creation. ii. His glory is the chief aim of human history. iii. His glory is the chief aim of redemptive history. ...read more
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3. Paul’s Labor For The Church
Contributed on Oct 14, 2012
Paul labored for the Church. Who, what, when, where, and why is our labor?
Outline I. Introduction II. Transition III. CIT/CIS: IV. Exposition a. Paul understood his identity as completely in Christ. b. Paul employed all of his labor and resource for the cause of Christ. V. Application Questions a. Who are you laboring for? Self or Christ? b. What are you ...read more
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4. The Unsearchable Riches Of Christ, Part 3
Contributed on Oct 14, 2012
God’s specific grace should be employed and sharpened.
Outline I. Introduction II. Transition a. Focus: “This grace was given” b. CIT: God gives specific graces to His children. c. CIS: God’s specific grace should be employed and sharpened. III. Exposition a. God gives saving grace through faith, foundational grace. He ...read more
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5. The Unsearchable Riches Of Christ, Part 4
Contributed on Oct 14, 2012
The Apostle Paul became the embodiment of Romans 12:1.
Outline I. Introduction II. Transition a. CIT: Paul is the Apostle to the Gentiles. b. CIS: The Apostle Paul became the embodiment of Romans 12:1. c. Paul preached the living word alive in Him. III. Exposition a. The Gospel is best expressed when embodied. i. Live the Word. 1. Live up ...read more