King's Cross Church - Defiance King's Cross Church

I. Jesus Is the True Vine, John 15:1 | II. The Father Is the Vinedresser, John 15:1 | III. We Are the Branches, John 15:5 | IV. Our Purpose as Branches: Bear fruit! John 15:5, 8, 16 | V. Abide in the Vine, John 15:4-5 | VI. Welcome the Pruning, John 15:2

Main Idea: In Christ, you are accepted, not condemned. | 3 Reasons Why You Are Not Condemned in Christ: 1) Jesus has freed you from the penalty of sin and death. (vv. 1-2) | 2) Jesus has freed you from the righteous requirement of the Law. (vv. 3-4) | 3) The Spirit frees you from the power of sin. (v. 2, 4)

Outline:
I. We Really Are Deeply Loved by God Our Father, 1 John 3:1-2 | II. Being God's Beloved Children is Both Our Present Status and Future Hope, 1 John 3:2-3 | 1. We'll Be Made Like Jesus in His Resurrected and Glorified Body | 2. We'll Be Made Like Jesus in His Character and His Love

Outline:
I. The Problem with Confidence in Self-Righteous Identities, Phil 3:1-6 | Self-Righteous Identities: Family, Education, Religious Zeal, Religious Performance | II. Finding Confidence in Our Righteous Identity in Christ is Everything, Phil. 3:7-9

Outline:
I. Marks of a Messenger: Converted, Curious, Quiet, Kind, Confident, Contextual | II. Before You Share Your Faith: Walk with God, Know the Faith, Memorize Scripture, Prepare Questions, Find a Friend, Pray for Openings

Outline:
I. Daily Set Your Mind on Christ and Who We Are in Christ | II. Daily Put on the New Self and Kill the Old Self