Curiosity leads to Questions Some questions are more important than others The crowd around Jesus created curiosity Important questions demand answers Who is Jesus? (Matt. 21:10) The crowd knew something…
Attention on the Temporary Disciples were looking at the temple (Luke 21:5) Our focus can be directed toward things of the world The Signs of the Times Jesus described the…
Mind Your Own Business Where is your focus? (Exodus 3:1) Business and busyness are great distractions God is Present God's presence might surprise us (Exodus 3:2) God introduced Himself to…
Zacchaeus was a wee little man Sometimes we feel small and unimportant We can overreact to our limitations He Climbed up in a Sycamore Tree (Luke 19:4) He overcame his…
Life under the Law God’s Law is written on our hearts (Romans 2:15) We fail to keep the commandments (John 8:34) We deserve God’s wrath The Gift of Grace Luther…
He shifts our perspective - WATCH God shapes us ALL through His-story Psalm 121:8, John 1:39, Ephesians 3:6 He gifts us with patience - WAIT God surprises us with His…
Kudos and Credit We desire recognition for what we do We easily overestimate our effort (Luke 17:7) We are Unworthy Servants (Luke 17:10) Our sins separate us from God We…
Five Things Faith Does: Faith Believes It is conviction of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1) Faith Forgives Recipients of God's grace share it (Luke 17:3-4) Faith Grows Even a small…
The Winter of Discontent Desire is powerful (1 Timothy 6:9) Success doesn’t always lead to satisfaction (1 Timothy 6:10) Cravings challenge faith Living the Motto on our Money In God…