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“ A tremendous sermon ” Intro - We should pray that we never return to the carnal ways that God took us from. An Illustration of Alabastra: vessels used to carry perfume. We know the Lady to be Mary of Bethany, she brought it to Jesus (perhaps it was a beloved possession). The ointment is suitable for burial. Mary seemed to understand more so than the disciples themselves about the death and ressurection of Jesus. What we do for Christ will be scoffed by men. BUT she was praised by God. IF you want someone to defend you it is best if God did the defending. (OUTLINE):
1. Identifying Your Alibaster Box.
2. Breaking the Box.
3. When to Break the Box.
4. The Reason for Breaking that Box.
-There are enough Judas' in this world that would say don't waste your life in being a preacher of the gospel.
-We are of no eternal value until there is a crushing of ourselves and give it to the Lord.
-What haven't you given to God?
-She put an end to anything that she owned. She burned her bridges, and we need to follow that example.
-The vessel is not the point - the content is what needs to be poured out!
-We don't break the box so that people can know who we are, but rather that God may be glorified, so that Jesus may enjoy it. For no other reason so that God could enjoy my life. He is worhty!
