Always Overcoming Series: Overcoming Self-Centeredness

Every day I am allowing Christ to overcome my self-centeredness and unbelief. (2 Corinthians 5:14-21; Mark 9:24. I am an ambassador of healing.) Allowing Christ to heal relationally [as I let go of revenge], spiritually [as I forgive offenses], often resulting in physical healing [since forgiveness and healing are often related]. This Message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern on Feb 23, 2020 @ Living Water Community Church Sermon Notes: Every day I am allowing Christ to overcome my self-centeredness. Luke 10:17; Mark 2:2-12; Romans 7-8 Even those who appear to be morally upright can exhibit self-centered behavior. For example: Luke 10:17 This selfish tendency can distort the beauty of God. What’s needed most to combat self-centeredness is ___________________. Mark 2:2-12 We’re really good at minimizing our own ______ and __________________. The truth shall set you free. But first the truth will make you ________________. A danger of “religious rightness” is that our pride in moral achievement turns us into modern day ________________. When you know who you really are in Christ, you will be able to: 1) Admit your own ______________ tendencies. (Rom. 7; Gen. 4) It resides _____________ us. It ______________low. It comes back and ______________. 2) Avoid ____________ solutions to your real problem. Merely avoid the _________________ of sin. This shows who (or what) you really _____________. 3) Apply the _____________ solution to your real problem. (Rom. 8) Allow the Holy Spirit of Christ to deal _______________ with you. Continually allow God’s Spirit to _____________ your heart.