Message Notes
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The Power of Humility Outline
Power
1 Corinthians 2:4 My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,
Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.
2 Timothy 2:5 (In the last days there will be people calling themselves Christians) having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people.
Humility Intro
Jesus the epitome of Humility
Philippians 2:5-8 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!
What Humility isn’t
Confidence is quiet and Giving, while Arrogance is Loud and Demanding.
Self-Deprecation
Mathew 22:39 (Jesus Declared) And the second (greatest commandment) is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’
Low Self-Esteem
Psalm 139:14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
Self-Promoting Sacrifice
Mathew 6:16 (Jesus said) 16 “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.
What Humility Is
Asking and Accepting Help
Mathew 7:7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”
Being Vulnerable, Open and Authentic
Pursuing Obedience without Demanding Recognition
Confidence
While Ego is fueled by Insecurity, Humility is built upon Confidence.
The Benefits of Humility
Humility Fosters Wisdom by Creating Curiosity
Albert Einstein - “I have no special gift. I am only passionately curious.”
“Never Lose a Holy Curiosity” – Albert Einstein
James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
Humility Earns Honor and Affection By Making Others feel Valued
Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,
Humility Builds Healthy Community by attracting and encouraging like Behavior
Ephesians 4:29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Humility Invites Gods Presence and Blessing
Psalm 34:18 (Douay-Rheims) The Lord is near to those that are of a contrite heart: and he will save the humble of spirit.
Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, without painful toil for it.
Altar Call
1 John 1:8&9 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
Next Week : “Don’t Look Back”
