1. Face The Truth
Ephesians 2:1-8

2. 2 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.

3. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh[a] and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath…..

4. 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.

21. We are born sick
Eph 2:2

22. Humanity’s Nature was Good
Gen 1

23. We are born sick
Eph 2:2

24. sexual immorality,
impure thoughts,
eagerness for lustful pleasure,
idolatry,
participation in demonic activities,
hostility,
quarreling,
jealousy,
outbursts of anger,
selfish ambition,
divisions,
the feeling that everyone is wrong except those in your own little group,
envy,
drunkenness,
wild parties and
other kinds of sin… Galatians 5:19-21a (NLT)

25. Our Sickness (Sinful Nature)
Broke His Heart Eph 2:3

26. Why do we Need the Cross?

27. We need to cross because……
We Need the Cross because We're sick, powerless to get better and in in need of a Cure vs4
4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—

28. “…..  For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. – ROMANS 7.18

29. What is Denial?
1. A REFUSAL or UNWILLINGNESS to believe the truth…about whatever, even though the truth often seems obvious to most healthy people around you.

30. Sounds Like…. Minimizing
“You don’t know what you’re talking about; I don’t have a problem; you do, so deal with it.”
“You think I’m hard to live with? Check out the witch Jimmy has at home!”
“It’s just a movie – not like it’s X-rated or anything…it’s no big deal; lighten up!”

31. Sounds Like…. Reasoning
“re pornography: “My wife has been sick a lot lately. What am I supposed to do, become a monk?”
re withdrawing: “nobody cares about me; no one understands me”

32. Sounds Like…. Blaming “You have no idea the pressure I’m under!”
“This is his problem! He’s the one who brings that garbage into our house. Don’t talk to me about my part in this!”

33. Sounds Like…. Comparison
"My anger bothers you? Your weight bothers me!“

34. Sounds Like…. Comparison
"My anger bothers you? Your weight bothers me!“
: “Now you know how I feel when you…”
“You do the exact same thing…”

35. We need to cross because……
we are powerless  in our own strength, we are powerless to rise above our hurts, resentments, unhealthy behaviors and attempts to control.   Our lives have become unmanageable.

36. Ephesians 2:1-10 & 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
Face The Truth
Ephesians 2:1-10 & 1 Corinthians 15:3-4