031520AM ODF Sermon Notes: How Do You Know?

How Do You Know?    

John 8:31

Great Question:  ARE YOU {really} SAVED?

I.               MANY PEOPLE BELIEVE IN JESUS

Statement of Truth:

If my faith has not changed me it has not saved me

II.              GENUINE DISCIPLES ABIDE IN JESUS

Evidence Number 1:  Abide in the Words of Jesus

Evidence number 2:   Growth in my walk with Jesus

III.            GENUINE DISCIPLES FIND TRUE FREEDOM

A.    Free from the POWER of sin

B.     Free from the PAIN of sin

      IV.  FALSE DISCIPLES DO NOT RECOGNIZE BONDAGE

Bondage Check Up:             {questions to ask yourself}

1.             Do you have a secret sin that is increasing its control in your life?

2.            Do you have the capacity to hold on to an offense?

3.           Do you have a reflex reaction toward reminder about sin in your life?

4.           Do you find overt discussions about spiritual intensities aggravating?

5.           Do you battle a critical spirit toward people who appear devoted to Christ? 

V.              FALSE DISCIPLES DO NOT REMAIN IN CHRIST