Luke 15:11-32 (CEB) The Great Escape 11 Jesus said, “A certain man had two sons. 12 The younger son said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the inheritance.’ Then the father divided his estate between THEM. 13 Soon afterward, the younger son gathered everything together and took a trip to...
INTRODUCTION: Jesus is walking with His disciples. On their journey some of the disciples start a discussion that’s going to lead to a dispute! What’s the topic? They’re talking about who’s GOING TO BE THE GREATEST! Imagine that conversation! JESUS NEVER CORRECTS THEM FOR WANTING TO BE GREAT! IN FACT HE TOLD THEM WHAT...
Exodus 19:1-3– “Exactly two months after the Israelites left Egypt, they arrived in the wilderness of Sinai. After breaking camp at Rephidim, they came to the wilderness of Sinai and set up camp there at the base of Mount Sinai. Then Moses climbed the mountain to appear before God. The Lord called to him from the mountain and said,...
INTRODUCTION: A House of Worship! God is looking for Worshippers! John 4:23– “But the time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship him that way.” When God used Moses to deliver the Children of Israel...
INTRODUCTION: Has God ever brought you out of some stuff! The stuff that was keeping you from being who He created you to be! When God brings you out friends it’s to bring you to Himself! Exodus 19:4– “You have seen what I did to the Egyptians. You know how I carried you...
Exodus 25:8-9– “Have the people of Israel build me a holy sanctuary so I can live among them. You must build this Tabernacle and its furnishings exactly according to the pattern I will show you.” The tabernacle was important to Israel’s national life; it symbolized God’s dwelling among His people. Exodus 29:45– “Then I...
INTRODUCTION: Share the story of Monday morning prayer. Matthew 6:31-33– “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His...
The important thing to remember when waiting on God is that our timing is not his timing. 1.Patience is key (James 5:7-8 NLT) Dear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord’s return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring. They eagerly look...
Discipline– Regimen, practice, training, raise up, nurture! 1 Corinthians 9:24-27– “Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal...
INTRODUCTION: My marriage was in chaos! If you were to look from the outside in and discover what was going on “in the house” you would have said “no hope!” I was telling someone the other day a story that the Holy Spirit reminds me of when I get to the place and I’m...
