2-7-2016
"Hope for an Upside Down World"
John 16:33; 1 John 2:15-17; 1 John 2:28-32

HOPE FOR AN UPSIDE DOWN WORLD JOHN 16. 33; 1 JOHN 2.15-17 I.  WE LIVE IN AN UPSIDE-_________ WORLD                            Examples: II.  JESUS TOLD US THAT WE WOULD HAVE ____________: A.  John said – a _______ of the world is an enemy of Christ B.  Also, those who follow Christ discover the ______ love of Christ C.  Jesus didn’t want His followers to be without ______ D.  His Resurrection- promises a great victory to come. III.  HOW TO LIVE RIGHT-SIDE UP A.  _____________ Choice:  Choose Jesus!  B.  Walk with Jesus: All day, every day C.  Let the Holy Spirit fill and __________you.  – The Spirit was sent to fill us, and  to guide us, and to give us strength and courage D.  ____________ God’s Promises- they are faithful, they give us great hope for living, and bright future. IV.  LIVING RIGHT-SIDE UP WILL TAKE COURAGE, FAITH, AND GOD’S         HELP A.  Takes a willingness to be different than others in your friendship circles B.  Takes some definite planning & self-discipline “be self-controlled and alert…”  (courage, faith, God’s help) C. Question: How will you _______ differently?  V.  WHAT 2-3 THINGS WILL YOU BEGIN DOING/NOT-DOING THIS WEEK TO LIVE RIGHT-SIDE UP? A.  ______________________________________________ B. _______________________________________________ C.  ______________________________________________