Distracted by Others

Laurel Canyon church of Christ Podcast

Series: N/A

Service: Sunday AM

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Tyler Hall

Scripture reading - John 21:15-22

Introduction: Self-_______ and self-_________ don't come from focusing on others, but looking to _________.

I. "What About This Man?"

Why do we compare ourselves? Just a few examples:

- Conform to the ________

- Determine _______, __________, or _____________

- Shift ________, _________, or ____________

- Set _____________ for yourself or others

2 Corinthians 10:7-12: "When they compare themselves with one another, they are ________ _____________."

II. In Christ, our differences serve the cause of ____________--not ____________.

1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Instead of thinking too lowly of yourself - "I don't _______..."

Instead of thinking too highly of yourself - "I have no _______ of you..."

We recognize that God has _______ you for a ___________ (v. 18)

We have the ______ ________ for each other (vv. 25-26)

III. "You Follow Me!"

Fact: The only person you can truly control is ____________!

John 6:66-69 - when others leave, the apostles are ________ to __________

1 Peter 2:20-21; 3:1-2 - it's not about the other person but _________ in _____

Romans 14:10-12 - "So then each of us will give an _________ of ____________ to God."

Conclusion: Jesus is calling YOU to follow him. Don't get distracted by comparing yourself to others; obey his calling and give him your all!