New Creation Realities 6

"Living in Christ"

By Phreddie Minnifield, September 10, 2023

Word Life Church *is a place to Connect with God- Belong to a Family – and Grow in your Kingdom Assignment * John 8:12(NKJV)

Life in Christ will light up the world

  1. Jesus took the sin and the shame on your behalf so that you could light up the world Romans 6:4-8 (NKJV)

  2. Living in Christ, allows you to fight forward John 10:10 (NKJV)

  3. God paid an awesome price for you

    1. Abundant life is available
    2. Father God sent His son Jesus to die on your behalf
    3. Make a decision to live for Him
  4. God never wanted sin to separate us from Him

    1. He is ready to show Himself strong in your life
  5. Jesus saw you, when He made His decision to go through the cross

    1. He thought you were worth it
    2. Jesus is looking for followers; can you follow someone like that?
    3. Jesus laid His life down for you, how will you respond?

God’s Word is the incorruptible seed 2 Corinthians 5:17 (AMPC), Romans 12:1-2 (NKJV) 

  1. If you need freedom in your life, present your body as a living sacrifice

Romans 8:14(NKJV)

  1. Hearing God’s voice is not a physical function, it’s a heart position. Proverbs 13:12 (NKJV)
    1. If your heart is sick, it will hinder your hearing

What you compromise to keep, you will lose

  1. Never lower your standards to accommodate someone who won’t raise theirs

  2. If nobody wants to go with you, hold onto your first Love

    1. Don’t get weary in well doing, keep fighting forward Galatians 6:7-9 (NKJV)
  3. Focus on God’s Plan

    1. Don’t let the blur of the destination prevent you from enjoying the journey 2 Timothy 3:1-5 (NKJV)
  4. Let the power of God penetrate every part of you

    1. It’s not going to be comfortable Matthew 24:10-14(NASB)
  5. Lawlessness is increased when people stop honoring God

Application

  1. Receive Salvation Romans 10:9-10 (NKJV)
  2. Repent and be baptized Acts 2:38 (NASB)  
  3. Hang on to Hope Romans 4:18 (NKJV)
  4. Spend Time with the Lord John 15:4-5(NKJV)
  5. Be a follower of Christ 1Corinthians 11:1(NKJV)