Contenders: Work It Out
April 14, 2024
Jimmy Blanton
Sermon Notes
Philippians 2:14-15
Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world
John 1:12-13
But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.
I. We are to Let Our Light Shine
II. We Live in a Dark World
III. We Must Proclaim the Gospel and be His Witness
Next Steps
- Today, I confess my sin and turn to Jesus as King for the first time
- I admit that my flesh has focused on grumbling and I commit to live above reproach.
- I commit to being a light to the world where I live, work, learn, and play.
Deep Dive
- How does the world seem to be more dark and sinful today than in year’s past?
- Does the church seem to add to the darkness with our grumbling or shed light with our love?
- Read Phil. 2:14-15 and discuss how our actions impact our witness for the good or bad.
Springboards
- Have you ever run a race? Was it fun? Did you want to quit?
- How is our life similar to a race?
- Read Philippians 2:16. How can we live so that we have not run in vain?
