11-17-2013
"Why is Grace so Amazing?"
Ephesians 2. 8-9

WHY IS GRACE SO AMAZING? Ephesians 2.8-9; 2 Corinthians 12.9; 1 Corinthians 15.9-11 I.  GRACE- What is it?        It is UN- _______________ A.  It is FAVOR- B.  It is a ________-  Given from a loving…generous heart II.  OUR _________________COMES BY GRACE: A.  God’s grace B.  It is not something we can _____ by doing good C.  It is not something God ________ us III.  WHY IS GRACE – AMAZING? A.  It is given to those who are ______________ B.  Usually involves a sacrifice for the giver C.  Often has no __________ attached D.  Usually causes a WOW!  IV.  GRACE MUST BE _______________:  A.  If we do not accept the grace or apply it to our lives…it is worthless.  B.  A gift, or a grace unopened is of no value… V.  GRACE RECEIVED SHOULD BE __________ WITH OTHERS: A.  Matthew 18 gives and example of how ____ to respond to grace B.  Have you ever been the Un-merciful servant? C.  In what ways have you received GRACE? VI.  HOW COULD YOU ______ GRACE TO OTHERS- This Week? A.  Show greater _____________ of graces we have received B.  Forgive others- just as you have been forgiven by Christ C.  Look for opportunities to show grace