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JESUS > GREATER THAN MY SIN

1 John 1:1-10

#1 JESUS’ LIFE CHANGED EVERYTHING vv.1-2

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God……The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:1,14 (NIV)

#2 OUR LIFE CHANGING GOSPEL vv. 3-4

We are writing these things so that you may fully share our joy. 1 John 1:4 (NLT)

#3 THE GOOD NEWS AND THE BAD vv. 5-7

Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Matthew 5:48 (NIV)

#4 THE HONEST TRUTH  ABOUT SIN vv. 8 & 10

For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Romans 3:23 (NLT)

#5 JESUS IS GREATER THAN YOUR SIN v. 9

Since by the one man’s trespass, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive the overflow of grace and the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ. Romans 5:17 (CSB)

ACTION PLAN FOR VICTORY OVER SIN

1. Own your own sin – No EXCUSE – 1 John 1:8 & 10

2. Understand the CONSEQUENCES of your sin – Romans 6:23

3. Give your sin to Jesus – Confess FULLY – 1 John 1:9

4. Find a WINGMAN – James 5:16

5. LIVE in the victory! – Romans 6:17-18

Famous Duos (Having a Wingman)

• Maverick and Goose Top Gun
• Batman and Robin
• Lone Ranger and Tonto
• Hans Solo and Chewbacca
• R2D2 and C3PO
• Captain Kirk and Spock
• Sherlock and Holmes and Watson
• Mario and Luigi
• Buzz and Woody

Famous Duos in the Bible

• Adam and Eve
• Moses and Aaron
• Joshua and Caleb
• David and Nathan
• Ester and Mordechai
• Cain and Abel MAYBE NOT
• Ruth and Naomi
• Joseph and Mary
• Paul and Barnabus
• Mary and Martha
• Aquilla and Pricella
• Jesus and John