Dr. Jeff Williams, Senior Pastor
June 14, 2015 #FirstDenton
Dr. Jeff Williams, Senior Pastor
June 14, 2015 #FirstDenton
The Joy Factor “God’s Purpose for You”
The Joy Factor “God’s Purpose for You”
I Corinthians 13:12 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.
I Corinthians 13:12 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.
Philippians 2:12–13 12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.
Philippians 2:12–13 12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.
Philippians 2:12–13
The Believer‘s Part in Sanctification 1. Follow Your _________________ I John 2:6 Whoever says he abides in Him ought to walk in the same way in which He walked.
Philippians 2:12–13
The Believer‘s Part in Sanctification 1. Follow Your _________________ I John 2:6 Whoever says he abides in Him ought to walk in the same way in which He walked.
2. Understand You Are _______________
2. Understand You Are _______________
3. Continue to be __________________
3. Continue to be __________________
Matthew 17:5 He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him."
Matthew 17:5 He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him."
4. Take Personal _____________________
4. Take Personal _____________________
5. Understand the Consequences of __________
5. Understand the Consequences of __________
I John 1:8–9 8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
I John 1:8–9 8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Psalm 111:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. God’s Part in Sanctification John 15:4–5 4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in Me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. 1. The _______________ of God John 3:16–17 16 That He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him.
Psalm 111:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. God’s Part in Sanctification John 15:4–5 4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in Me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. 1. The _______________ of God John 3:16–17 16 That He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him.
2. The _______________ of God
2. The _______________ of God
3. The _______________ of God
3. The _______________ of God
Psalm 139:3 You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. 4. The _______________ of God
Psalm 139:3 You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. 4. The _______________ of God
Isaiah 6:1 In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of His robe filled the temple.
Isaiah 6:1 In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of His robe filled the temple.
Isaiah 6:5 And I said: "Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips.”
Isaiah 6:5 And I said: "Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips.”
Romans 8:29 To be conformed to the image of His Son.
Romans 8:29 To be conformed to the image of His Son.
5. The _______________ of God
5. The _______________ of God