The Mind Of Christ
Lance preaches on Philippians 2:5, "Have this mind in you which was also in Christ Jesus." He contrasts the mind of the flesh, which is self-serving and leads to death, with the mind of Christ, which is characterized by selflessness, service, and ultimately leads to life and peace in the Holy Spirit.
Lance emphasizes that Christians are called to live according to the mind of Christ, even though it means going against the current of this world. He uses the illustration of a Boeing 747 overcoming gravity to explain how the superior law of the Spirit enables believers to overcome the law of sin and death. He also highlights the importance of surrendering to God's will, even when it seems difficult, and finding joy in serving others, following the example of Christ who humbled Himself even to death on the cross.
Lance concludes by urging the congregation to examine their lives and choose to live according to the mind of Christ, allowing God to work in and through them to build His kingdom.
Outline of Main Points:
- Introduction (Philippians 2:5): "Have this mind in you which was also in Christ Jesus."
- Two Minds:
- The Mind of the Flesh (Self-first, leads to death).
- The Mind of Christ (Others-first, leads to life and peace).
- Living by the Superior Law of the Spirit
- Overcoming the Law of Sin and Death (Like a 747 overcoming gravity).
- Don't be a defeated Christian; embrace the Spirit's power.
- The Mind of Christ and the Will of God
- God's will is for our good, not misery.
- Surrender control and trust in His plan.
- The Mind of Christ and Service
- Servanthood, not self-fulfillment, should be our motive.
- True leadership is about serving others, like Christ.
- The Mind of Christ and Fellowship
- Unity and teamwork require self-sacrifice.
- Building the house of God requires relatedness and love.
- Conclusion:
- Exaltation comes through humility (following Christ's example).
- Call to surrender to the mind of Christ and experience His peace and victory.
1 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
