AM Sermon 9/23/12: What We Make It
AM Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 5.1-11
Brent T. Willey
WHAT WE MAKE IT
Introduction:
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“Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him” (2 Cor. 5.9).
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Philotiméomai: “eager or earnest to do something” (Strong).
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We shall examine four important applications…
I. ATTITUDES
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We can choose our attitudes! It’s a conscious decision.
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Listen to Scripture:
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Every day is from God – be positive! (Psa. 118.24)
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We are the products of our thoughts! (Prov. 23.7)
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Possess Christ’s attitude! (Phil. 2.5 – niv).
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II. BEHAVIOR
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We decide what our own behavior is going to be!
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Paul spoke of his “former conduct” (Gal. 1.13; Eph. 4.2).
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Anastrophé, lit., “a turning back;” met., “manner of life”
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- We choose our behavior, actions & habits in this life!
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If we are going to serve God! (Josh. 24.15; Matt. 6.33)
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If we are going to be obedient! (John 14.15; Luke 6.46)
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If we are going to worship! (John 4.23-24; Heb. 10.25)
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III. CONCERNS
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Many are too concerned about he wrong things!
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Material things of this life. (Luke 12.15)
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Some are “Lovers of pleasure” (2 Tim. 3.4)
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Some are “obsessed with disputes” (1 Tim. 6.4)
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- Our concerns should be…
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“Sound doctrine” (Titus 2.1; 2 Tim. 4.3; 2 Tim. 2.2)
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Edification (Rom. 14.19; 15.1 – nasb)
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Winning souls for Christ (Prov. 11.30; Matt. 28.19-20)
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Caring for our brethren’s needs (James 1.27)
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IV. DESTINY
- We choose our destiny! (Deut. 30.19; Matt. 7.13-14)
- What does it take?
- The Christ-like attitude (Phil. 2.5)
- Godly behavior (Matt. 5.16)
- Selfless concerns (Phil. 2.3-4)
Conclusion: We must “make it our aim” to please God!
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