We Worry when we don’t allow Jesus to do what he promises to do… He commands us not to worry because he will provide for us… we need to take him at his word
Jesus gets hurt 4 different ways…
1. A friend intentionally betrays him
2. The religious system lets him down
3. A Friend accidently hurts him
4. The political system bashes him…
Ever been Hurt? Jesus knows how you feel and wants to set you free
Jesus is facing his pending death and calls his disciples to stand with him in prayer. He shows us how to dig deep in prayer while facing trial and trauma… come learn from the master Jesus
Know the Scripture… Know the Power of God… That simple application could and should change everything. Jesus wants to take you deeper. He wants you to draw close to him as he uses you to see his Kingdom Come.
Jesus trashes the temple after cursing a fig tree… Obviously his antics were to make a point… Your life is designed to bear fruit… You are called to be fruitful…
Christianity is hard… It is, and has always been, an impossible mission. We need God! We really do! We cannot live the life Jesus calls us too unless we have God empowering us… Dave reminds us of this through the triumphal entrance of Jesus
What stands between you and Jesus? For this young man, his riches prevented his Joy in Jesus… All of us are tempted by other Gods… only Jesus will satisfy
Jesus flips the usual idea of what it means to be great… greatness in the kingdom is about being the servant of all… This is a really good sermon, with a poor recording… sorry about that
Jesus takes his 3 favorites up a mountain for a crazy spiritual encounter… we learn that intimacy with Jesus flows into Ministry opportunities and Obedience… Do you focus on intimacy with Jesus?
Everything about Jesus caused those around him to try and find out who he was. Inside and Outside, people have opinions on Jesus… Who do you say he is?
Stepping out in faith is the normal way for a Christian to live. Jesus responds to our faith. Clearly this goes beyond a magic formula or arbitrary method, this is in overflow of his goodness into our obedience.
Jesus continues doing sensational miracles, and the reaction of the insiders and outsiders is completely different. One leads to salvation and praise, one leads to separation.