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I. Forgetting grace leads to hubris (vv. 6-10) II. Following Christ leads to humility (vv. 11-21) THE GOSPEL WAY IS NOT PUFFED UP BUT POURED OUT.

I. The believer's boast is that they belong to Christ! (3:18-23) II. The servant's role is to faithfully steward what is God’s (4:1-5) BOAST IN CHRIST!

I. The church has one foundation, Jesus Christ (vv. 10-11) II. The church has builders whose work will be tested (vv. 12-15) III. The church has value because God lives in them (vv. 16-17) GOD CARES HOW HIS HOUSE IS BUILT.

I. Present disunity reveals spiritual immaturity. (vv. 1–4) II. God produces a people for his own possession. (vv. 5–9) A CHURCH DIVIDED IGNORES THE GOD WHO HAS PROVIDED.

I. God’s Messengers impart wisdom from the Spirit (vv. 6-13a) II. Only those with the Spirit understand the things of the Spirit (vv. 13b-16) THE SPIRIT OF GOD REVEALS THE TRUTH OF CHRIST.

I. The cross appears weak and foolish, but is actually the power and wisdom of God to save (1:18-25) II. The called are weak and foolish, so God gets the glory in salvation (1:26-31) III. The messenger is weak and foolish, but when Christ is preached, God is powerful to save (2:1-5) CHRIST CRUCIFIED IS THE POWER AND WISDOM OF GOD.

I. The church follows Christ in unity, not Christ’s servants in division (vv. 10-13) II. Christ’s servants are to preach the gospel, but the power is in Christ and His cross (vv. 14-17) THERE IS ONE CHRIST, SO HIS PEOPLE SHOULD BE ONE.

I. The Church is a people called and made holy in Christ (vv. 1-3, 9b) II. The Church is a people gifted and kept in Christ (vv. 4-9a) THE CHURCH IS GOD’S WORK FROM BEGINNING TO END.

I. Jesus came for those that need him (vv. 46-48) II. Jesus shows mercy to the desperate, and calls them to him. (vv. 49-52) JESUS IS THE SAVIOR WHO RESTORES SIGHT AND CALLS US TO HIM.

I. Jesus’ mission was to be delivered over to death and raised up to life (vv. 32-34, 45) II. Worldly greatness demands service but Kingdom greatness offers it (vv. 35-45) TRUE GREATNESS IS CHRISTLIKE SERVICE.

I. Religious performance and material prosperity can blind you to spiritual poverty (vv. 17-27) II. Forsaking all to follow Jesus brings blessing now and forever (vv. 28-31) THOSE WHO FOLLOW JESUS INHERIT ETERNAL LIFE.

I. The Kingdom of God calls the helpless and needy (vv. 13-14) II. The Kingdom of God brings rest and security to those with childlike faith (vv. 15-16) COME TO JESUS, REST IN HIS SAVING LOVE.

I. Marriage is created by God and for God. (vv. 1–9) II. Divorce leads to sin against your spouse. (vv. 10–12)  DON’T DIVORCE WHAT GOD JOINS TOGETHER.

I. Sin against the little ones Jesus cares for is deathly serious II. Hell is real, so deal radically with sin III. Christians are to live differently and be at peace JESUS WARNS US TO DEAL RADICALLY WITH SIN AND CALLS US TO FOLLOW HIM FAITHFULLY – BECAUSE HE LOVES US.

I. True greatness is being a servant of all (vv. 30-35)  II. A servant of all cares for those considered “less than” (vv. 36-37)  III. Servants of Christ humbly acknowledge all servants of Christ (vv. 39-41) THE HUMBLE SERVANT CALLS FOR HUMBLE SERVICE.