Luke 14: 16-24
1.I must be aware of what Christ desires.
1.He invited many
2.He made all things ready
3.He never gives up
4.He wants His house full
2.I must make myself available to go where Christ sends me.
3.I must be authentic to those I am inviting.
4.I must anticipate lame excuses.
5.I must be anxious about my invitation.
Jeremiah 18:1-6
1.Give me control and I will shape the course of your life.
2.Give me control and I will help you with the circumstances of your life.
3.Give me control and I will remove the imperfections from your life.
4.Give me control and I will show you that it is never too late.
5.Give me control and I will show you that I will never give up on you or abandon you.
6.Give me control and I will show you how awesome our lives will be together.
Judges 6
When I am a faithless fleece follower:
1.It takes a lot before you ever believe God
1.v36, v14-16
2.You are always looking for a sign
2.We create the notion that God may be wrong after all
1.v37-40
3.We make God prove himself before we will act.
1.Thou shall not test the Lord our God.
Romans 12:9-10
Eight Good Things to Hold on to...
1.Irrational Love
2.Strong Communication
3.Celebration of Uniqueness
4.Vows against abuse
5.Common faith
1.Deuteronomy 6:5
6.Respect for others
7.A sense of responsibility
8.Play
1.Have a good time as a family
Acts 26:24-25
1.Sports fans are faithful, they don't conform.
1.Acts 1:8
2.Sports fans are spenders, they don't withhold.
1.2 Corinthians 8:7
3.Sports fans are tireless, they don't rest.
1.Colossians 3:23
4.Sports fans are loyal, they don't switch.
1.John 6:66-68
5.Sports fans are passionate, they don't give up.
1.Philippians 3:14