You Are Rich In Christ!

YOU ARE  RICH IN CHRIST!                                                                               2 Cor 8:9 (Eph. 1:3-22)

Sermon in a Sentence: You must enjoy by faith your riches in Christ.

                                              Illus.- New Year Wish to be Rich

                                              Illus.- The Ignorant Rich Beggar

                                                                                      Introduction

Grace- God's riches at Christ's expense.   

know- an experential knowledge  Illus.- Knowing about Typhoid    Illus. Awana Definition- "a free gift God gives me that I don't deserve"

Illus.- Nothing is truly free for someone has paid for it

                                          I. You are Enriched in Your Position.        

                                            A.  You  Have a Position of Acceptance (Eph. 1:6)

                                            B.  You  Have a Position of Access (Jn. 14:13,14;16:24) 

                                            C. You  Have a Position of Authority (Eph. 1:20,21;2:6;Lk. 22:29,30;1 Cor. 6:3)      

                                         II. You are Enriched in Your Possessions (Eph. 1:11;Rom. 8:17;1 Cor. 3:22,23;Heb. 1:2)

        Illus.- Heir of Bill Gates

        Illus.- African Chief

                                                       Conclusion

         Illus.- Check in the Mail or Unopened Gift