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Following Jesus

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Sermon by Mike SmithJesus calls us to a lifetime adventure and mission in order to go to the greatest place ever.

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•It is always an adventure to follow in the footsteps of Jesus, but definitely a worthy and rewarding challenge! 1 Peter 2:21; 1 John 2:6; Acts 11:26

•Let us be explorers looking forward to the great experiences that lie in our path. 1 Cor. 10:31-33; John 10:10

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Christ Is UnselfishChrist Is Unselfish

• God demonstrated His love! Romans 5:8

• We deserved to die, but Christ stepped in and gave of himself for us. Rom. 6:23

• We must deny ourselves and live for Christ. Luke 9:23; 2 Cor. 5:14-15– And like Jesus we must live to help others.

1 Tim. 2:3-4; Gal. 6:10

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Christ Is UnderstandingChrist Is Understanding

• Psalm 103:13-14, 17-18

• When Christ was on the earth he had compassion on the poor, the sick, the lame, the blind, and the sinful. Heb. 13:8

• Jesus knows about all our weaknesses and wants to help. Heb. 4:15-16– We also should be understanding to the sinful,

needy, and less fortunate.

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Christ Is UnfailingChrist Is Unfailing

• Deut. 31:8; Heb. 13:5-6

• Jesus is our unfailing friend! Prov. 18:24

• Jesus Christ is dependable and trustworthy. – We need to follow His example and be true

to God, others, and to ourselves. Titus 2:1-8

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Christ Is UndauntedChrist Is Undaunted

• We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us! Romans 8:37

• Christ kept the faith, completed His purpose! He was undaunted by persecution, ridicule and even death. 1 Peter 2:21-24

• Though trials, troubles, and testing’s strike, we must never give up! Phil. 4:13

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Christ Is UndefeatedChrist Is Undefeated

• Our Victory is Through Jesus! 1 Cor. 15:57

• Christ arose from the dead victorious over death, hell, and the grave. 1 Cor. 15:55

– We can be victorious too! Jn. 14:19

• Following Jesus Christ brings victory in this life and eternal life in the world to come. 1 Timothy 4:7-8; 2 Timothy 2:10

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Jesus Is The Way!Jesus Is The Way!John 14:6John 14:6

• His way to be saved says:–Hear Him – Hebrews 5:9

–Believe Him - John 8:24

–Repent of sin – Luke 13:3

–Confess Him – Matthew 10:32-33

–Be Baptized into Him - Rom.6:3-6