Tag: submission
Submission to the Word - James 1:19-21
by danny on Jun.08, 2009, under Sermons
Here is the skeleton outline for this message:
Text: James 1:19-21
Proposition: Having been brought to life by the word of truth, believers are encouraged to put off the old and to receive the implanted word and to live it out each day.
Introduction: Recap the message of James thus far
Introduction 2: Today, as we continue our look at this letter written by James, we are beginning the section of his writing that teaches the importance of hearing and doing the word of God. The rest of this book uses several different facets such as avoiding partiality, taming the tongue, effective prayer, overcoming fracture within the church, and more. The center of any person’s life, and the life of the church, is to be the word of truth. Just at it was able to give you life so to is it continuing to sustain your life. To get us to this point, James teaches us to submit to the teaching of God’s word. By first submitting to it we can begin the actual doing of it. Submitting to it changes our own ideas and thoughts in order that we may be more conformed to the image of Christ. It seems unfathomable to think that true joy comes from submitting but it is a reality we must learn.
Transition: How does this take place?
1.) The Qualities of Submission – vs. 19, 20
A.) We are Quick to Hear
B.) We are Slow to Speak
C.) We are Slow to Anger
2.) The Process of Submission – vs. 21
A.) Put Away
B.) Receive
Conclusion:
1.) Are you submitted to the Word of God?
2.) The greatest act of submission is to yield your life to Jesus Christ.
