How to always triumph!

II Corinthians 2:14-16

I.                     You must be “in Christ”!

a.      We are justified freely by His grace in Christ Jesus. Romans 3:24

b.      In Christ Jesus there is no condemnation. Romans 8:1-2

c.      In Christ we have the love of God which will never be taken from us. Romans 8:39

d.      We are all made alive in Christ. I Corinthians 15:21-22

e.      We are the very righteousness of God in Him. II Corinthians 5:21

II.                   Allowing God to work in our lives

a.      Abiding in Christ Jesus we will bring forth much fruit. John 15:4-5

b.      In Christ we get our prayers answered. John 15:7

c.      We work according to His mighty working in us. Colossians 1:27, 29

III.                  Show what the Lord Jesus Christ has done in your life

a.      It was obvious that they had been with Jesus. Acts 4:13

b.      Before the testimony they all want Him to depart! Luke 8:37

c.      He was told to go home and tell how great things that the Lord had done in His life Mark 5:19-20

d.      After the testimony they are all waiting for Him and gladly receive Him. Luke 8:40

IV.               We always triumph—that is a promise!

a.      Through Him we are “more than” conquerors. Romans 8:37

b.      We shall do valiantly but it is He that shall tread down our enemies. Psalm 60:12

c.      It is the Lord’s right hand that does valiantly. Psalm 118:15