AM Scripture Reading: Genesis 3.1-8

This Morning’s Sermon:

Brent T. Willey

THE POWER TO OVERCOME THE PROBLEM OF SIN AND PERCEIVE THE POSSIBILITIES

Introduction:

1. What was Eve thinking? What was she not considering?
2. “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked, for whatever one sows, that he will also reap” (Gal. 6.7; cf., James 1.14-16).
3. We must experience the power to overcome the problem of sin, and then perceive the possibilities that are ahead!

THE PROBLEM

1. The Book of Romans addresses two major subjects:
   1. The universal nature of sin with its consequences. (Rom. 1.18-32; 2.3-24; 3.9-23; 6.15-23; 7.1-25; etc.)
   2. The saving gospel of Christ. (Rom. 1.16-17; 3.21-26; 5.6-11; 6.1-14; 7.24-25; 8.1-11; 10.1-13; 11.28-36)
2. Paul warned, “There will be tribulation and distress for every human being that does evil, the Jew first and also the Greek” (Rom. 2.9; cf., Prov. 4.19; 13.15; Rom. 6.21)

THE POWER

1. Abundant living in Christ! (John 10.10; cf., Rom. 1.16-17)
   1. Only Jesus can save us! (Matt. 1.21; Acts 4.12)
   2. There’s power in the blood! (Matt. 26.28; 1 Pet. 1.18-19)
   3. Realized in obedience! (Mark 16.15-16; Acts 2.37-38)
2. “I can do all things through Christ…” (Phil. 4.13).
   1. We are given the “power” to engage life!. (2 Tim. 1.7)
   2. Christ empowers us with fruitful lives! (Gal. 5.22-23)

THE POSSIBILITIES

1. There are two “possibilities”
   1. The frightening possibility of sin controlling our lives!
   2. The enlightening possibility of victory in Christ!
2. Abundant living can be realized!
   1. Strive for spiritual excellence! (Phil. 3.12-15)
   2. Confidence is to be in Christ, not self! (2 Cor. 3.4-5)
   3. Then we can say with Paul: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Phil. 4.13).

Conclusion: What are you thinking?