Jesus is better
Big Idea:
Jesus brings joy that is full
Jesus brings authentic freedom
Jesus is genuine perfection
3 Reminders Why Jesus is Better:
(John 15:1-11)
“…These things I have spoken to you so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be full.” ~John 15:11
What it means:
- Complete joy
(John 15:1-11)
“…These things I have spoken to you so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be full.” ~John 15:11
What it means:
- Complete joy
- Lasting joy
(John 15:1-11)
“…These things I have spoken to you so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be full.” ~John 15:11
What it means:
- Complete joy
- Lasting joy
- Independent joy
(John 15:1-11)
“…These things I have spoken to you so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be full.” ~John 15:11
2) Authentic Freedom
(John 8:31-36)
“…So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” ~John 15:11
What it means:
- Freedom from shame
- Freedom from guilt
- Freedom from slavery to sin
2) Authentic Freedom
(John 8:31-36)
“…So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” ~John 15:11
3) Infinite Perfection
(Hebrews 5:9, 7:22-28)
“…he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.” ~Hebrews 7:25
What it means:
- Jesus is able to save imperfect sinners
3) Infinite Perfection
(Hebrews 5:9, 7:22-28)
“…he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.” ~Hebrews 7:25
What it means:
- Jesus is able to save imperfect sinners
- Jesus is able to absorb God’s wrath
3) Infinite Perfection
(Hebrews 5:9, 7:22-28)
“…he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.” ~Hebrews 7:25
A – Avoid as much as is possible and reasonable the
situations that lead to temptation.
A Weapon for the Fight
A – Avoid as much as is possible and reasonable the
situations that lead to temptation.
N – Say “No” to every sinful thought within five seconds.
A Weapon for the Fight
A – Avoid as much as is possible and reasonable the
situations that lead to temptation.
N – Say “No” to every sinful thought within five seconds.
T – Turn your mind forcefully toward Christ as a superior
satisfaction.
A Weapon for the Fight
A – Avoid as much as is possible and reasonable the
situations that lead to temptation.
N – Say “No” to every sinful thought within five seconds.
T – Turn your mind forcefully toward Christ as a superior
satisfaction.
H – Hold the promise and the pleasure of Christ firmly in your
mind until it pushes other images out.
A Weapon for the Fight
A – Avoid as much as is possible and reasonable the
situations that lead to temptation.
N – Say “No” to every sinful thought within five seconds.
T – Turn your mind forcefully toward Christ as a superior
satisfaction.
H – Hold the promise and the pleasure of Christ firmly in your
mind until it pushes other images out.
E – Enjoy a superior satisfaction.
A Weapon for the Fight
A – Avoid as much as is possible and reasonable the
situations that lead to temptation.
N – Say “No” to every sinful thought within five seconds.
T – Turn your mind forcefully toward Christ as a superior
satisfaction.
H – Hold the promise and the pleasure of Christ firmly in your
mind until it pushes other images out.
E – Enjoy a superior satisfaction.
M – Move into a useful activity away from idleness.
A Weapon for the Fight