Sermons
Distracted by Others
Scripture reading - John 21:15-22
Introduction: Self-_______ and self-_________ don't come from focusing on others, but looking to _________.
I. "What About This Man?"
Why do we compare ourselves? Just a few examples:
- Conform to the ________
- Determine _______, __________, or _____________
- Shift ________, _________, or ____________
- Set _____________ for yourself or others
2 Corinthians 10:7-12: "When they compare themselves with one another, they are ________ _____________."
II. In Christ, our differences serve the cause of ____________--not ____________.
1 Corinthians 12:12-27
Instead of thinking too lowly of yourself - "I don't _______..."
Instead of thinking too highly of yourself - "I have no _______ of you..."
We recognize that God has _______ you for a ___________ (v. 18)
We have the ______ ________ for each other (vv. 25-26)
III. "You Follow Me!"
Fact: The only person you can truly control is ____________!
John 6:66-69 - when others leave, the apostles are ________ to __________
1 Peter 2:20-21; 3:1-2 - it's not about the other person but _________ in _____
Romans 14:10-12 - "So then each of us will give an _________ of ____________ to God."
Conclusion: Jesus is calling YOU to follow him. Don't get distracted by comparing yourself to others; obey his calling and give him your all!