A.     We have all experienced “yes and no” decisions

1.      In the end, we must decide the best course of action.

2.      Yes AND no is not a satisfactory answer

B.     The apostle Paul, however, had no such misgivings about a visit to Corinth

1.      He had not made a personal visit as he at first intended. (1 Cor. 1:15-16)

2.      This was not due to a “yes and no” attitude (1 Cor. 1:17)

C.     Paul knew that Christ is the model of commitment, of “Yes, Yes!”

1.      His word is not Yes and No (1 Cor. 1:18)

2.      Paul learned this from the character of Jesus. (19)

3.      Paul understood the importance of imitating the attitude of Christ (1 Cor. 11:1)

D.     What lessons do we need to learn from this example?

II.     Jesus is Yes!

A.     He was fully committed to our salvation (Phil. 2:6-8; Matt. 26:39)

B.     He is fully capable of carrying out His promises (2 Cor. 1:20)

C.     We can put complete confidence in the “Yes” of Jesus

1.      He is fully capable of atoning for any sin, offering anyone life. (Heb. 7:25)

2.      Nothing in this world could be any surer.

III.   Jesus demands a “Yes” commitment

A.     His teachings reflect that requirement

1.      No “but first” priorities (Luke 9:59-60)

2.      No putting the hand to the plow, and looking back (Luke 9:61-62)

3.      No conflicting allegiance (Luke 16:13)

4.      No outranking affection (Matt. 10:37)

B.     Since He is committed 100% to us, He has the right to expect 100% from us.

1.      “If just a cup of water I place within your hand, …”

2.      He has emptied Himself; we are called to have the same mind (Phil. 2:5)

3.      He calls for us to come and join Him in death. (Matt. 10:38-39)

IV.  How do we live a “Yes” life?

A.     Determine to say Yes to personal stronger relationship with God

1.      Know Him through study

2.      Talk to Him in prayer

B.     Determine to say Yes to living the transformed life of a disciple of Jesus

1.      To letting our light shine (Matt. 5:16)

2.      To confessing Him before men (Matt. 10:32)

3.      To making Him our only master, the One we love above all

C.     Determine to say Yes to His church

1.      To the assembling with the saints. (Heb. 10:25)

2.      To active service (Romans 12:6)

V.     Conclusion

A.     Jesus continues to proclaim Yes.

B.     Won’t you answer with Yes?