Message  I John 5:11

Infiltration Mark 16:15

Stewardship I Corinthians 4:1

Sacrifice Romans 12:1

Investment  Luke 10:35

Obedience John 2:5

Necessity Romans 10:13-15

Supplication Matthew 9:37-38

I. The Problem: Spiritual Immaturity  (3: 1-3)

II. The Proof:  Divisions in the Church  (3: 4-5)

III. The Answer:

     A. God the Father Gives the Growth   (3: 6-9)

     B.  Jesus Christ must be our only Foundation  (3: 11)

          1. The example:  Paul  (3: 10)

          2. The test:  What are we building on?   (3:12-15)

     C. The Holy Spirit Indwelling Every Believer  (3: 16-17)

          1. A Word of Warning   (3: 17)

God Gives Universally, Not Just To Whom is Worthy.

Introduction

• The world needs and is looking for heros.
• God calls believers to live a godly life in an ungodly world. . .

• Obstacles to Living a Godly Life
• God Has Done His Part

2 Peter 1:3-4
• Believers Need to Do Their Part

2 Peter 1:5-9
• Reward for Living a Godly Life

2 Peter 1:10-11

“. . .  let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.  Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” NIV