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)