What Would You Do If ... Self Was Not Your Focus

"What Would You Do If? Overcoming the Limits to an Extravagant, Faith-filled Life”In this new series, we’re going to look at some of the biggest obstacles that get in the way of us experiencing the abundant life God wants to give to us. In fact, this weekend, we’re going to look at the #1 barrier to an extravagant, faith-filled life.What Would You Do If…“Self Was Not Your Focus”definition of sin = doing what I want to do, instead of what GOD wants to do#1. The case against self – Mark 8: 34-37what does SELF do to us?a. keeps us from following Jesus – Mark 8: 34Galatians 5: 17, Philippians 2: 21Philippians 2: 3Galatians 5: 19-23b. causes us to miss out on REAL LIFE – Mark 8: 35-37c. leaves us forever alone and empty - John 12: 24-25#2. The case for selflessness – Philippians 2: 3-11more selfless living would mean…a. there would be much less sin in my life – Philippians 2: 3, 5Romans 6: 6Luke 9: 23-25I Corinthians 15: 31Galatians 5: 19-21b. I would be free to serve in any situation - Philippians 2: 4, 6-8c. I would experience a more powerful life - Philippians 2: 9-11