“The Battles that Men Fight – Spirituality”
Deuteronomy 10:12-16; John 3:1-7, 14-15; Titus 3:4-7
February 26, 2010 Pastor Marcus J. Serven
Men's Leadership Advance
Session #1 – (Friday 7:00-9:00 PM)
Key Illustration: the Battle for Iwo Jima & the “Beachhead model” for the Christian Life
Introduction:
We are discussing “The Battles that Men Fight” at the Men's Advance this year. Specifically, we are looking at these seven battles: Community, Spirituality, Humility, Maturity, Identity, Purity, and Duty. The first of these battles that we will examine is Spirituality. It is a bit of an awkward term, but it refers to awareness of sin, dependence upon Jesus Christ, and a life changed by God's grace. Now, let me ask you a very important question—“What kind of man will you be?”
§ Will you be a selfish man who lives only to satisfy himself?
§ Will you be an immoral man whose behavior is conformed to the world?
§ Will you be a driven man who pridefully builds his own kingdom?
§ Will you be a spiritual man who loves God and his ways?
This is an important question—“What kind of man will you be?”
1. A Spiritual Man is…One Who is Deeply Aware of his Own Sin
2. A Spiritual Man is…One Who is Utterly Dependent Upon Jesus Christ for Eternal Life
3. A Spiritual Man is…One Whose Life has been Profoundly Changed by the Grace and Mercy of God
The Main Point of this Talk:
Titus 3:5 “He saved us, not because of good works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit.” |
