The Journey

Outline for a sermon preached on February 4, 2018, as part of the series “The Journey” entitled “Reflection.”

INTRODUCTION

1. TEXT: James 1:21-26.
2. In Christianity, we become transplant recipients.
3. We receive by being a doer of the Word.
4. God wants to know what you are going to do about what you have heard.

OUTLINE

1. Reject.
   1. If you are going to be a doer of God’s Word you must repent of all sin.
   2. You know what is wrong.
   3. You have to let go of this to get something better.
2. Receive.
   1. You must choose to bring God’s Word and ways into your life.
   2. Listening to God requires humility.
3. Reflection.
   1. Believe the mirror.
   2. The problem is we sometimes just take a quick glance.
   3. Some people switch outfits. Some switch mirrors.
   4. We need to get a real good look at our soul.
   5. How can I become a doer of God’s Word?
      1. Read it consistently.
      2. Study it technically.
      3. Meditate on it prayerfully.
4. Religion.

CONCLUSION

1. PRAYER.