Christ Alone/Nothing But Jesus (2)
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Encyclopedia of 7700 Illustrations 2751 Three Crosses
Three crosses on a lonely hill,
A thief on either side,
And, in between, the Son of God …
How wide the gulf—how wide!
Yet one thief spanned it with the words,
“Oh Lord, remember me”;
The other scoffed and turned aside
To lost eternity.
Forsaken is the hilltop now,
And all the crosses gone,
But in believing hearts of men
The center cross lives on.
And still, as when these sentinels
First met earth’s wondering view,
The presence of the Lord divides—
Upon which side are you?
Paul came to the Corinthians to know nothing but Jesus and Him crucified.
Paul came to the Corinthians to know nothing but Jesus and Him crucified.
Paul came to the Corinthians to know nothing but Jesus and Him crucified.
Paul came to the Corinthians to know nothing but Jesus and Him crucified.
Paul came to the Corinthians to know nothing but Jesus and Him crucified.
Paul came to the Corinthians to know nothing but Jesus and Him crucified.
This text teaches us to Preach Jesus and His crucifixion. Nothing else matters live for Christ and His crucifixion.
This text teaches us to Preach Jesus and His crucifixion. Nothing else matters live for Christ and His crucifixion.
As Christians, born again baptized believers in Christ, as servant-leaders, we should not get caught up in standards of men that cause division. Paul cautions this body of believers to stay focused to the core of God’s standard and that is The Cross/Crucifixion.
As Christians, born again baptized believers in Christ, as servant-leaders, we should not get caught up in standards of men that cause division. Paul cautions this body of believers to stay focused to the core of God’s standard and that is The Cross/Crucifixion.
The late artist known as Prince, was one of our nations most brilliant singer, song-writing, poets. He is known for many songs throughout his life, and I must say many of them were my favorites. I want to focus on one that fits somewhat with message today, the song entitled “Controversy.” Now I know you’re wondering how this title and the sermon title match, they don’t match. But the lyrics are poetic fashioned to raise the issues within our text. The apostle Paul like Prince and us are dealing with controversy. The questions raised in the song are re like those of the apostle Paul.
The late artist known as Prince, was one of our nations most brilliant singer, song-writing, poets. He is known for many songs throughout his life, and I must say many of them were my favorites. I want to focus on one that fits somewhat with message today, the song entitled “Controversy.” Now I know you’re wondering how this title and the sermon title match, they don’t match. But the lyrics are poetic fashioned to raise the issues within our text. The apostle Paul like Prince and us are dealing with controversy. The questions raised in the song are re like those of the apostle Paul.
The Apostle Paul provides 3 things I believe will help us as a church and as servant-leaders: As servant-leaders...
The Apostle Paul provides 3 things I believe will help us as a church and as servant-leaders: As servant-leaders...
As servant-leaders...
As servant-leaders...
The core of our identity is found in the cross and not worldly identity
Nothing else has power but the cross
If we lead we must embody the cross of Christ
The core of our identity is found in the cross and not worldly identity…(v.1-2)
The core of our identity is found in the cross and not worldly identity…(v.1-2)
Prince’s song “Controversy” the battle of identity crisis and the worlds labeling...
We all struggle to know who we are...
You never know who you are until you know Whose you are...
You will never be free to know Whose you are until you find your identity in the cross
The world grooms you to be who it determines, but when you have been impacted by the Cross of Christ you find your true identity in Him.
Paul saw his encounter with the risen Christ as a call to apostleship, with a special mission to proclaim the gospel to the Gentile world. Paul’s complete dedication to Jesus Christ made his own personal weaknesses a vehicle for the power of God.
Nothing else has power but the cross…(v.3-4)
Nothing else has power but the cross…(v.3-4)
The late artist known as Prince, was one of our nations most brilliant singer, song-writing, poets. He is known for many songs throughout his life, and I must say many of them were my favorites. I want to focus on one that fits somewhat with message today, the song entitled “Controversy.” Now I know you’re wondering how this title and the sermon title match, they don’t match. But the lyrics are poetic fashioned to raise the issues within our text. The apostle Paul like Prince and us are dealing with controversy. The questions raised in the song are re like those of the apostle Paul.
The late artist known as Prince, was one of our nations most brilliant singer, song-writing, poets. He is known for many songs throughout his life, and I must say many of them were my favorites. I want to focus on one that fits somewhat with message today, the song entitled “Controversy.” Now I know you’re wondering how this title and the sermon title match, they don’t match. But the lyrics are poetic fashioned to raise the issues within our text. The apostle Paul like Prince and us are dealing with controversy. The questions raised in the song are re like those of the apostle Paul.
Human standards of strength and weakness are overturned by God’s perspective and may be used for his glory.
Spiritual weakness leads to increased reliance on God
New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update Chapter 12
Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.
“Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.” .
Paul’s anxious desire to fulfill his duty
New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (La Habra, CA: The Lockman Foundation, 1995), .
Weakness demonstrates the power of God
Weakness demonstrates the power of God
(v4) Paul’s preaching, persuasive words, and power demonstrations
(v4) Paul’s preaching, persuasive words, and power demonstrations
God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong, .
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New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (La Habra, CA: The Lockman Foundation, 1995), .
New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update Chapter 1
but God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong,
Not the will of man but only the Cross has power to draw men…God’s strength is made perfect in our weaknesses…While we may filled with anxiety to serve Him and exhausted in our efforts to preach and serve. We must never stop for He will use us greatly if we don’t faint.
All three were active as one unit to bring about conviction
Not the will of man but only the Cross has power to draw men...
We must embody the cross of Christ (v.4-5)
We must embody the cross of Christ (v.4-5)
The late artist known as Prince, was one of our nations most brilliant singer, song-writing, poets. He is known for many songs throughout his life, and I must say many of them were my favorites. I want to focus on one that fits somewhat with message today, the song entitled “Controversy.” Now I know you’re wondering how this title and the sermon title match, they don’t match. But the lyrics are poetic fashioned to raise the issues within our text. The apostle Paul like Prince and us are dealing with controversy. The questions raised in the song are re like those of the apostle Paul.
The late artist known as Prince, was one of our nations most brilliant singer, song-writing, poets. He is known for many songs throughout his life, and I must say many of them were my favorites. I want to focus on one that fits somewhat with message today, the song entitled “Controversy.” Now I know you’re wondering how this title and the sermon title match, they don’t match. But the lyrics are poetic fashioned to raise the issues within our text. The apostle Paul like Prince and us are dealing with controversy. The questions raised in the song are re like those of the apostle Paul.
Christian witnessing is made effective through the empowering, strengthening and guiding of the Holy Spirit. Witnessing is an aspect of spiritual warfare, and believers need supernatural help to face the Devil’s/Satan’s opposition.
The late artist known as Prince, was one of our nations most brilliant singer, song-writing, poets. He is known for many songs throughout his life, and I must say many of them were my favorites. I want to focus on one that fits somewhat with message today, the song entitled “Controversy.” Now I know you’re wondering how this title and the sermon title match, they don’t match. But the lyrics are poetic fashioned to raise the issues within our text. The apostle Paul like Prince and us are dealing with controversy. The questions raised in the song are re like those of the apostle Paul.
The late artist known as Prince, was one of our nations most brilliant singer, song-writing, poets. He is known for many songs throughout his life, and I must say many of them were my favorites. I want to focus on one that fits somewhat with message today, the song entitled “Controversy.” Now I know you’re wondering how this title and the sermon title match, they don’t match. But the lyrics are poetic fashioned to raise the issues within our text. The apostle Paul like Prince and us are dealing with controversy. The questions raised in the song are re like those of the apostle Paul.
The late artist known as Prince, was one of our nations most brilliant singer, song-writing, poets. He is known for many songs throughout his life, and I must say many of them were my favorites. I want to focus on one that fits somewhat with message today, the song entitled “Controversy.” Now I know you’re wondering how this title and the sermon title match, they don’t match. But the lyrics are poetic fashioned to raise the issues within our text. The apostle Paul like Prince and us are dealing with controversy. The questions raised in the song are re like those of the apostle Paul.
The late artist known as Prince, was one of our nations most brilliant singer, song-writing, poets. He is known for many songs throughout his life, and I must say many of them were my favorites. I want to focus on one that fits somewhat with message today, the song entitled “Controversy.” Now I know you’re wondering how this title and the sermon title match, they don’t match. But the lyrics are poetic fashioned to raise the issues within our text. The apostle Paul like Prince and us are dealing with controversy. The questions raised in the song are re like those of the apostle Paul.
The Holy Spirit empowers effective witness
says, “But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Ghost come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me...
Listen to Paul again … The Holy spirit empowers...
The Holy Spirit confirms the testimony of believers
Paul emphatically shares confirmation when he states in v.1 of “The testimony of God,” in v. 4 “in demonstration of the Spirit of power, and v.5 “on the Power of God.”
The late artist known as Prince, was one of our nations most brilliant singer, song-writing, poets. He is known for many songs throughout his life, and I must say many of them were my favorites. I want to focus on one that fits somewhat with message today, the song entitled “Controversy.” Now I know you’re wondering how this title and the sermon title match, they don’t match. But the lyrics are poetic fashioned to raise the issues within our text. The apostle Paul like Prince and us are dealing with controversy. The questions raised in the song are re like those of the apostle Paul.
The late artist known as Prince, was one of our nations most brilliant singer, song-writing, poets. He is known for many songs throughout his life, and I must say many of them were my favorites. I want to focus on one that fits somewhat with message today, the song entitled “Controversy.” Now I know you’re wondering how this title and the sermon title match, they don’t match. But the lyrics are poetic fashioned to raise the issues within our text. The apostle Paul like Prince and us are dealing with controversy. The questions raised in the song are re like those of the apostle Paul.
The Holy Spirit has your back and is there to confirm your proclamations
The Holy Spirit convinces people of their need
He convicts the world of His righteousness
The Holy Spirit brings people to new birth
You must be born again
Thank God the HS guides you to becoming brand new...
Conclusion
Humanities pride seeks to satisfy the flesh. Human standards can cause you to lose focus and have you thinking you are your own savior.
There is only One who has the power and that is God.
I need you to know that our God is all-powerful.
God’s power is sufficient…it’s all that we need.
God’s power is completes…for He is able to save and seal you til the day of His appearing.
God’s power is to be praised… says, “O God, You are awesome from Your sanctuary.” says, “to the only God our saviour, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen. , “Worthy is the Lamb...”
I’d rather have Jesus
I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold
I'd rather be His than have riches untold
I'd rather have Jesus than houses or land
I'd rather be led by His nail-pierced hand
2 I'd rather have Jesus than men's applause;
I'd rather be faithful to His dear cause;
I'd rather have Jesus than worldwide fame.
I'd rather be true to His holy name
3 He's fairer than lilies of rarest bloom;
He's sweeter than honey from out the comb;
He's all that my hungering spirit needs.
I'd rather have Jesus and let Him lead
Than to be the king of a vast domain or be held in sins dread sway
I'd rather have Jesus than anything
This world affords today