That Name Christian (part I)
Sermon prepared by the Holy Spirit and Pastor Andrew T. Okai
17th Sunday after Pentecost
October 1, 2017
Sermon text: Philippians 2:5–11
Sermon Theme: That Name Christian (Part 1)
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Introduction
Grace, mercy, and peace...
The first time I was told the definition of the word Christian I was surprised.
Before we delve deeper into the definition of the name Christian, let’s first talk about the origin and purpose of names...
Let’s define the word Christian: a person who is a baptized follower of Jesus Christ
To push this a little further, looking at our Lord’s own life, let’s see some of the attributes that Christians need to reflect
A Humble Mindset
- Made himself nothing
- Servant
The mark of true servanthood begins with the emptying of oneself.
(TO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK)
Topics:
Christian attributes, names