3 things that happen when you have a genuine encounter with Christ

1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. 3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. 4 And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way. 5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house. 6 And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. 7 And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. 8 And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold. 9 And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham. 10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

Luke 19:1-10

1. What needs to change is      revealed.
2. What is broken is fixed.
3. You will be set free from      what enslaves your life.

3 things that happen when you have a genuine encounter with Christ

1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. 3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. 4 And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way. 5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house. 6 And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. 7 And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. 8 And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold. 9 And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham. 10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

Luke 19:1-10

1. What needs to change is      revealed.
2. What is broken is fixed.
3. You will be set free from      what enslaves your life.

Old Faithful

"Remarkable Consistency"

1.  God wants us to be faithful in the small      things.
 
1. Luke 16:10

He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

1. God wants us to be faithful      in church attendance.
 
1. Hebrews 10:25

Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

1. God wants us to be faithful      in serving.
 
1. Matthew 24:45-46

45 Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? 46 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.

1. God wants us to be faithful      in the message.
 
1. 1 Corinthians       4:1-2

1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.

1. God wants us to be faithful      in our giving.
 
1. Luke 16:11

If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?

How Do I Prepare For The End?

2 Timothy 3

1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

2 Tim 3:1-2

Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,

2 Tim 3:3

Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

2 Tim 3:4

Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

2 Tim 3:5

What do we do in a world like this?

1. Don't fall asleep on the job.
2. Follow Godly leaders.
 
1. They have nothing       to hide (vs. 10)
 
2. They teach the truth.
 
3. They practice what they       preach. (vs. 10)
 
4. They aren't afraid of       persecution. (vs. 11)
3. Anticipate persecution      yourself. (vs. 12)
4. Trust God for your      deliverance. (vs. 11)
5. Stay involved with God's      mission. (vs. 14)
6. Isolate yourself from their      wickedness. (vs. 5)
7. Immerse yourself in God's      Word. (vs. 16)

How Do I Prepare For The End?

2 Timothy 3

1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

2 Tim 3:1-2

Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,

2 Tim 3:3

Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

2 Tim 3:4

Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

2 Tim 3:5

What do we do in a world like this?

1. Don't fall asleep on the job.
2. Follow Godly leaders.
 
1. They have nothing       to hide (vs. 10)
 
2. They teach the truth.
 
3. They practice what they       preach. (vs. 10)
 
4. They aren't afraid of       persecution. (vs. 11)
3. Anticipate persecution      yourself. (vs. 12)
4. Trust God for your      deliverance. (vs. 11)
5. Stay involved with God's      mission. (vs. 14)
6. Isolate yourself from their      wickedness. (vs. 5)
7. Immerse yourself in God's      Word. (vs. 16)