Dying To Self Mike and Barb Stelzer CCM Celebration June 16, 2014 Graceland University Lamoni, Iowa

Table Of Contents II. THE WORD III. THE W5/H QUESTIONS WE NEED TO ASK I. THE INTRODUCTION II. THE WORD III. THE W5/H QUESTIONS WE NEED TO ASK IV. SCRIPTURES TO STUDY ON DYING TO SELF V. SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION The Objective Of The Class The Meaning Of Dying To Self Help Us All Understand Why We Need To Deny Self And Die To Self The Meaning Of Dying To Self Do Not Mean A Physical Death, Rather The Absence Of Sin And Self Indulgence In Sin The Invitation Given To All Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me Testimonies The Dilemma In Which We Find Ourselves World Philosophy Am I Still The Center Of The Universe Is It All About Me The End Result Decisions We Need To Make Do I Want To Be A Disciples Of Jesus Christ Or Just Believers Am I Prepared To Follow In The Same Path He Walked

THE WORD Dying To Self: Give Up Worldy Things, Sinful Nature, And All Sin Which Leads To Death And Follow Jesus, In His Foot Steps No Longer Controlled By Sin And Sinful Passions Aroused By The Law Set Aside What We Want In This Moment Value Others As Highly As We Value Ourselves Move Away From Self-Centeredness And Become Openhearted Followers of Christ Who Care Deeply For Others To See The Old Self Die And the New Self Come To Life

DYING TO SELF “When You Are Forgotten, Neglected, Or Purposely Set At Naught, And You Don’t Sting Or Hurt With The Oversight, But Your Heart Is Happy Being Counted Worthy To Suffer For Christ; That Is Dying To Self. When Your Good Is Evil Spoken Of, When Your Wishes Are Crossed, Your Advice Disregarded, Your Opinion Ridiculed And You Refuse To Let Anger Rise In Your Heart Or Even Defend Yourself, But Take It All In Patient, Loving Silence; That Is Dying To Self. When You Lovingly And Patiently Bear Any Disorder, Any Irregularity, Any Annoyance; When You Can Stand Face To Face With Waste, Folly, Extravagance, Spiritual Insensibility, And Endure It As Jesus Did; That Is Dying To Self. When You Are Content With Any Food, And Offering, Any Raiment, Any Climate, Any Society, Any Solitude, Any Interruption By The Will Of God; That Is Dying To Self. When You Never Care To Refer To Yourself In Conversation Or Record Your Own Good Works Or Itch After Commendation, When You Can Truly Love To Be Unknown; That Is Dying To Self. When You Can See Your Brother Prosper And Have His Needs Met, And Can Honestly Rejoice With Him In Spirit And Feel No Envy, Nor Question God, While Your Own Needs Are Far Greater And You Are In Desperate Circumstances; That Is Dying To Self. When You Can Receive Correction And Reproof From One Of Less Stature Than Yourself And Can Humbly Submit, Inwardly As Well As Outwardly, Finding No Rebellion Or Resentment Rising Up Within Your Heart; That Is Dying To Self.  (Anonymous)

The W5/H Questions We Need To Ask Who What When Where Why How

WHO Jesus Christ: (Matt. 16:24-26) (Luke 9:23-26) Apostle Paul: (Rom. 6, 7:5-25, 8:1-17) (I Cor. 15:3, 31-34) Each Of Us: (I John 3: 4-10 Sin Is Lawlessness) (I John 2:15-17) (I Peter 1:13-16) We Are Born Into Sin Raised And Living In A Worldy Environment Be Holy Because I Am Holy Others: (Matt. 7:15 - Watch Out For False Prophets. They Come To You In Sheep’s Clothing, But Inwardly They Are Ferocious Wolves.) (Proverbs 2:12-19 - Those Who Tempt You And Lead You Astray.) (Proverbs 9 - Wisdom And Lady Folly) Tempters Influencers Instructors

WHO: Personal Profile Problems: I Can Be Really A Self-Centered Person When Not Looking To Jesus, My Eyes Focus On Me Horrible, Ugly Personality Flaw I Have An Attitude Not Good At Surrendering Not Easy Forgiving Myself Profane The Name And The Work Of The Lord Dishonor God Daily Struggle Like I Am In A Hopeless Battle I Am Addicted To Sin Poor Representative Of The Lord’s Character I Am Rebellious I Have Idols I Have Issues All The Self Things Seem To Overwhelm Me At Times Focused On I, Me, Mine It Is About My Ego Old Ways Are A Stumbling Block For Me Not Ready To Change Not Asking The Right Questions

WHO: Personal Profile Solution: God’s Grace In My Life Now A New Heart Learn To Live By The Spirit And Not Walk In The Flesh A New Spirit In Me Go Through A Purging Process (Self-will, Selfishness, Self-esteem, And Anything That Causes Me To Think About Myself First And God Second) To Be More Like Jesus Christ To Walk Uprightly Before The Lord And Obey His Rules And Commandments Dying To Self Is A Choice A Better Relationship With God, Jesus And Holy Spirit Personal Time With The Lord Understanding And Conviction About Christ’s Crucifixion Keep My Focus On Jesus And What He Did On The Cross Learn Humility, Exercise My Faith, See And Do Deeds Of Action That Help Me Result In Holiness Wisdom, Revelation, Knowledge, Mercy, Grace, Breakthough, And Favor

WHAT Dying To Self: What Does Dying To Self Include: Shining A Light On Sin To Expose It And Laying Axe To The Root Of The Sin Walking In The Spirit And Not Walking In The Flesh (Romans 8:1-4) Living Victorious In Christ And Giving Praise And Glory For Everything Putting On The Full Amor Of God Everyday Calling Upon Warring Angels For Protection Giving The Holy Spirit Permission To Live And Operate Within Me (Gal. 2:20)

WHAT (cont’d) Denying Self: What Am I Denying: Self And The Sinful Acts And Pleasures Of This World What Sin(s) Am I Committing: Get Real And Admit You Are Still Sinning Make A List Of Your Sins And Surrender Them What Self Looks Like After Surrendering: Dying To Self Daily and Bearing The Cross Daily Giving Thanks And Honoring God, Jesus And Holy Spirit Daily Giving God The Glory In All Things Opportunities To Follow And Serve The Lord As He Taught

WHAT (Cont’d) Dying/Denying Self: Is Making A Conscious Choice Daily To Live A 24 X 7 Christ-like Lifestyle Is Knowing That Every Good Gift Comes From God Is Receiving Confidence From God Check Your Spirit Right Now And See Where You Are: How Is Everything Working For You ??? Whose Plan Are You Following??? Whose Agenda Are You Operating From??? What Poor Choices Are You Still Making ??? Dying To Self Is The Difference Between You Living A Defeated Life Or A Victorious Life.

WHEN / WHERE WHEN - No Better Time Than Now (Submission) WHERE - It All Starts Right Here, At The Point Of Submission (Making The Choice)

WHY So You Are Not Separated From God, Jesus, And The Holy Spirit So You Can Get Rid Of The Selfish Tendencies And Behavior Patterned To The Flesh (Titus 2:12) So You Can Have All Of Jesus In You And None Of You In You Selfishness Do Nothing From Selfishness (Phil. 2:3,4) SelfishNess

WHY So You Can: 1. Create A Relationship With God, Jesus , And Holy Spirit And Walk Daily With Them No Longer Try To Get Your Own Way Or Try To Get People To Look Up To You Stop Offering Unasked For Advice, As If We Think We Always Know Better Than Others Let Go Of Trying To Make A Good Impression On Others Find Freedom From The Self-focused Life No Longer Be In A Perpetual State Of Unrest For Craving, Clutching Or Fussing About Things 7. No Longer Be Obsessed With Self 8. No Longer Focus On What Do “I Want”, What Do “I Need To Have”, What Am “I Going To Do Next 9. Honor Others Above Oneself 10. Be Secure In God’s Love Without The Need For Public Recognition Or Being In The Spotlight 11. Receive God’s Approval And You Won’t Need Approval Of Others Create A Relationship With God, Jesus, And Holy Spirit, Walking In Sanctification Have Spiritual Eyes, Spiritual Ears, And A Spiritual Heart To Function In The Spirit

HOW Faith: Trust: Obedience: Faith And Trust In God To Grow By The Roadmap To Follow Him And Walk In His Path The Spirit Of Truth Power, Dominion, And Authority As Believers Of Jesus Christ Trust: – To Develop Confidence In The Relationship Trust In The Lord With All Your Heart And Lean Not On Your Own Understanding; In All Your Ways Acknowledge Him, And He Will Make Your Paths Straight (Proverbs 3:5-6) Obedience: – Obeying God’s Commandments Obedience Brings Forth: Relationship, Downloads, Direction, Protection, Prosperity, Healing, Dominion, Peace, Safety, Eternal Life, Forgiveness, Balance, Lining Up With The Word, Good Gifts From God Sin Brings Forth Disobedience: Self, Rebellion, Fear, Uncertainty, Unforgiveness, Walking In Darkeness (I John 1, 2), Death (Rom. 6:23), Disconnectedness, No Provision, No Protection

HOW The Knowledge Of The “WORD”. Forgiveness: (Getting Rid Of The Sins In Our Life) Surrender Forgive Release Receive

SCRIPTURES TO STUDY ON DYING TO SELF Gal. 2:20 Matt. 16:24-25 Luke 9:23 Rom. 6:1-23 Rom. 7 Rom. 8:1-17 Rom. 8:35-37 Rom. 12:1-2 I Cor. 15:3, 31 Isaiah 54:17 Eph. 4:20-24 John 15:1-27 I John 2:1-29, Titus 2:12 Phil. 2:1-30 Gal. 2:20, 5:16-26 Col. 2:18, 3:3 II Cor. 4:8, 5:17, 10:5 Mark 8:35 Matt. 10:38 I Peter 2:24, 4:1-11 Luke 14:26 John 3:30

Summary Completely Surrender To God’s Will and Walk In The Spirit And Not In The Flesh “He Must Become Greater And Greater, And I Must Become Less And Less” (John 30:31) Seek God’s Direction Before Making A Decision And Respond Accordingly – Always Ask WWJD In This Situation Lay Axe To The Root Of All Sin Be Careful What You Do And Remember To Give God The Glory For All Things Large And Small Care More About What God Thinks About You Than What People Think About You Care About Others More Than You Care About Your Own Well Being And Comfort Live Counter Culture “Do Not Conform Any Longer, To The Pattern Of This World” (Romans 12:2 ) See Things And Situations Through God’s Eyes And Respond According To His Direction Only By Dying To Self Can We Live In Christ And Follow Him.

Songs and Videos “That’s My King – Do You Know Him” – SM Lockridge – You Tube “I Believe”, the News Boys “Your Great Name”, Natalie Grant “City On A Hill” Toby Mack