Plan for: Thanksgiving | Advent | Christmas

Sermons

Summary: God's bearer - means self-denial and death-it’s an opportunity to die to pride, die to ego (self-esteem), die to sin, die to self.

A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus

2 Timothy 2:3 (NLT)

“Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.”

I. Is a Bearer of the Cross

a. it means self-denial

b. It means death-it’s an opportunity to die to pride, die to ego (self-esteem), die to sin, die to self.

c. “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Mark 8:34-35

II. Is a Man of Action or Self-actualization

a. Galatians 6:4(New International Version)

Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves

alone, without comparing themselves to someone else,

b. Colossians 3:23-24 (KJV)

23 And whatsoever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve

the Lord Christ.

c. James 2:18 (Holman Christian Standard Bible)

But someone will say, "You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith without works, and I will show you faith from my works.

III. Is a man that putteth on the full armor of God

a. Ephesians 6:10-18

- Helmet of salvation

-Breastplate of righteousness

-Shield of faith

- Belt of truth

- Sword of the Spirit which is the word of God

- Feet fitted with the Righteousness that comes from the gospel of peace

Copy Sermon to Clipboard with PRO

Talk about it...

Nobody has commented yet. Be the first!

Join the discussion
;