“BE STRONG"
1 Cor. 16:13
Introduction:
1. Examination of the text
2. God desires His children to become strong
3. Spiritual strength should increase. 1 Pet 2:2; 2 Pet. 3:18
4. Strong Christians are not produced by miracle, but by gradual development
I. WE CAN BE STRONG IN THE LORD AND THE POWER OF HIS MIGHT
1. His word is powerful. Ro. 1:16; Heb. 4:12; Heb. 11:3
2. His name is a strong tower. Prov. 18:10
3. His church is a strong institution. Mt. 16:18; Heb. 12:28
II. WHEN ARE WE STRONG?
1. When we realize our weakness. 2 Cor. 12:10
2. When we have on all the armor of God. Eph. 6:10-17:2, Cor. 10:4
3. When we have the support of other Christians. Rom. 15:1; Gal. 6:2
4. When we "watch and pray." Matt. 26:41; Eph. 6:10, 18
III. HOW DO WE BECOME STRONG?
1. Grow strong. 2 Pet. 3:18
2. Feed our souls. Matt. 4:4; 2 Tim. 2:15
3. Exercise. Phil. 2:12; Heb. 5:14
4. Pray without ceasing. Lu. 18:1; 1 Thess. 5:17
5. Attend services regularly. Hob. 10:25
6. Keep good company. I Cor. 11:33
7. Be faithful. Rev. 2:10
Sermon Outline by George William Butterfield
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