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Brad Cockrell, Associate Pastor

September 6, 2015 #FirstDenton

“A New Definition of Success” Matthew 5:3–4; 6:19–21; Mark 8:36

I. Redefining Success A. The World’s Definition

Brad Cockrell, Associate Pastor

September 6, 2015 #FirstDenton

“A New Definition of Success” Matthew 5:3–4; 6:19–21; Mark 8:36

I. Redefining Success A. The World’s Definition

1. The ___________________ of a stated goal

1. The ___________________ of a stated goal

2. The ______________ of wealth, position, honors, or the like

2. The ______________ of wealth, position, honors, or the like

3. A favorable ______________ or

3. A favorable ______________ or

• The world’s definition of success is:

• The world’s definition of success is:

_______________

_______________

1. _______________ based

1. _______________ based

2. _______________

2. _______________

3. _______________

3. _______________

B. Jesus’ Definition

B. Jesus’ Definition

Matthew 5:3–4 Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Matthew 5:3–4 Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Matthew 6:19–21 Do not store up for yourselves treasures upon earth… But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven…for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

Matthew 6:19–21 Do not store up for yourselves treasures upon earth… But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven…for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.


Mark 8:36 What does it profit a man, if he gains the whole world and yet forfeits his soul.

Mark 8:36 What does it profit a man, if he gains the whole world and yet forfeits his soul.

• Jesus’ definition of success is:

• Jesus’ definition of success is:

1. ________________ based

1. ________________ based

2. ________________

2. ________________

• To be poor in spirit means:

• To be poor in spirit means:

a. acknowledging you are _______________ inadequate

a. acknowledging you are _______________ inadequate

b. acknowledging you are _______________ bankrupt

b. acknowledging you are _______________ bankrupt

c. acknowledging you are ______________ apart from God

c. acknowledging you are ______________ apart from God

3. ________________ II. Men in Scripture Who Understood True Success

3. ________________ II. Men in Scripture Who Understood True Success

1. Abraham (Genesis 18:27)

1. Abraham (Genesis 18:27)

2. Moses (Exodus 3:11)

2. Moses (Exodus 3:11)

3. David (Psalm 51:17)

3. David (Psalm 51:17)

4. Solomon (1 Kings 3:7)

4. Solomon (1 Kings 3:7)

5. Peter (Luke 5:8)

5. Peter (Luke 5:8)

6. Paul (Romans 7:18, 1 Timothy 1:15)

6. Paul (Romans 7:18, 1 Timothy 1:15)


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