Scriptures Cited: Matthew 24; Luke 21:9; John 15:18; John 3:19; John 17:15-16, 22; Philippians 2:2; John 4:39; John 13:35; Genesis 1:27; Genesis 2; 1Peter 1:16; 2 Timothy 2: 19, 22; Revelation 1:8; Malachi 3:6, 22; Ephesians 4:14; Revelation 3:21

I. Introduction

1. The world is changing, and not for the better
2. Jesus told us to expect this
3. Jesus reminds us He is greater than the world

II. The world is dividing; Jesus is uniting (vs 1-3)

1. The world divides but Jesus tells us to unite in love for each other
2. We show love to those who ask (vs 2)
3. We show love to those who can’t ask (vs 3)

III. The world is corrupting; Jesus is sanctifying (vs 4-7)

1. The world corrupts morality
2. Jesus wants the best for our lives
3. The best and happiest life is a sanctified life

IV. The world is about quitting; Jesus is about persevering (vs 8-9)

1. We live in a “throwaway world” – everything is designed to be replaced
2. Truth has been replaced with relativism
3. The truth of God transcends the opinions of the world

V. Closing

1. We live in a spiritually hostile environment
2. There will be times when it seems easier to quit and go back
3. The world can be a great challenge; Jesus is greater.