All Praise to God

All Praise to God - a follow-up to Psalm 113 sermon (8/28/22 AM Service)
1 Corinthians 1:26-31

I. Consider God's Calling. 26
1 Corinthians 1:2
1 Corinthians 1:9
1 Corinthians 1:23,24
Romans 8:29,30
Luke 10:21

II. Understand the Reason for God's Calling. 27-29
Luke 16:14-15

III. Celebrate the Graciousness of God's Calling. 30-31

Implications:

1. The self-image of a Christian is not who he is in the world but who he is in
   Christ.
2. Whenever you talk about yourself, give credit where credit is due.
3. Practice equal respect and acceptance of all whom God has called.
4. Never think yourself above others.
5. Never think yourself beneath others in the church.
6. God's work through the church doesn't depend on individuals with money,
   power, or influence.
7. Like Jesus, be a friend to sinners.