Reidhead Sermon Report
Sermon Name:
Living for Ourselves
Theme:
Scripture:
The Life of Victory
2 Corinthians 5:15; Romans 14:7-8
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Sermon Overview
Reidhead posits that the natural state of man is to be "curved inward," making even religious activity a means of self-satisfaction. He argues that "Living for Ourselves" is the essence of sin and that the only cure is the "Sentence of Death" found at the Cross. The message calls for a transition from a "Self-centered" to a "God-centered" existence where the pleasure of the Father is the only motive.
Key Principles
Essence of Sin: Identify "Self-interest" as the core of your sin problem; realize even "good" deeds can be selfish.
Religious Aggrandizement: Guard against using ministry or religious success to feed your own ego.
I-centered vs. God-centered: Perform a "motive audit" to see if you are truly living for His pleasure or yours.
Execution of Self-will:Bring your "Self-will" to the Cross daily for execution; refuse to let it remain on the throne.
Right to Myself: Identify your "right to yourself" as your primary idol and offer it up for destruction.
Abandonment Joy:Discover the "extraordinary joy" that only comes after you have totally abandoned your life to God.
Living Sacrifice:Present your body and mind as a "Living Sacrifice" (Romans 12:1) as your only rational act of worship.
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