0298 No Longer I

NO LONGER I

Galatians 2:20

At age 20 we worry about what others think of us At age 40 we don't care what they think of us At age 60 we discover they haven't been thinking of us at all

“It’s All About Me” Myth Deny yourself is rescue from life we thought would make us happy Rich young ruler had money but not life Illustration: When silver is added to the glass you only see yourself Jesus came to give us life (John 10:10). What is your definition of life? You make living by getting but life by giving How to have JOY: Jesus first, Others second, & You third Commend to win souls and make disciples is way of rescuing you from stagnation Joy in the harvest. Joy in finding a sheep. Joy in finding a coin. Joy in return of the son

Salvation From Stagnation Babies under curse who don’t leave the womb (Africa) We need deliverance not from demons but from self Baby in the womb is alive but bound (selfish Christian) Delivery is painful but crucial You like a well can’t lose by giving You will become stagnant by keeping

Only Those With “NO LONGER I” Attitude Make A Difference Sin, pride, & Lucifer all have I in the center I in the center drives people away from God into the pit (prodigal & Satan) Illustration: Friend reached out to Kyle (valedictorian of his class) Jesus make history and changed our life because He lived with “No Longer I” Illustration: Legend of two brothers Reach out even if you have problems or hurt (Abraham, Job, Joseph, & Jesus)