Luke 10:38-42
(picture of Mount of Olives)
Don’t be too busy for God
Don’t be too busy for God, er no?
Luke 10:41-42
Jesus highlighted the importance of prioritizing our spiritual nourishment
In the midst of our busyness, don’t neglect the one thing that truly matters—our relationship with God
Mary made a conscious decision that prioritizing Jesus in that moment was what she needed
We must be purposeful in finding harmony between work/activities and spiritual growth
1 John 4:15-21
John 11:20 — just up to the point where it ends “went to meet Him”
John 11:21-22
John 11:23
John 11:24
John 11:25-27

We often struggle to be present in the present.
The past can paralyze the present.
Isaiah 43:18-19
2 Corinthians 5:17
The future is never more than a maybe.
Luke 12:16-20
James 4:14

A Better Way
Matthew 11:28-30
Exodus 20:8-11
Matthew 23:2-4

Living in the present requires surrendering a past you can’t change, and trusting God with a future you can’t control. (Craig Groeschel)

Our Focus is Jesus
The Gospel is Central
We are a Family
We is Greater than Me
Worship is a Lifestyle
Generosity is Normal

We are Kingdom People
Colossians 1:13-14
Philippians 3:20-21
We live for something more.
Matthew 6: 19-21, 33
We look different than the world around us.
Colossians 3:1-17
We are part of something bigger than us.
Acts 1:8
We Endure with Hope
1 Peter 1:3-9

Love is Our Greatest Asset
Love is a Command
John 13:34-35

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another
just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.
Love must be learned
John 13:35
Love Can Change the World

We can Rest When We’re Dead
John 9:4-5
Acts 1:8

Worship is a Lifestyle
Romans 12:1
Worship Starts in the Heart
Matthew 15:8-9
Worship is Done in Spirit and Truth
John 4:23
We Worship What We Value Most
Philippians 3:8-9

Generosity is Normal
Mark 12:41-44
Giving is not the same as Generosity
2 Corinthians 8:1,2, 7
Generosity Reflects His Heart
Romans 8:32
Generosity Reframes Our Heart
Matthew 6:19-21
Generosity Results in Blessing
Proverbs 11:24-25
Luke 6:38
2 Corinthians 9:6
Generosity Releases Our Grip
Deuteronomy 15:7-8
2 Corinthians 9:7

We need each other
Ecclesiastes 4:7-12
We need to pursue each other
John 15:12-13
Real Love is Really Messy

We is Greater Than Me
Matthew 28:18-20

IMPACT our world with the truth, hope and love of God
LEAD those around us to become passionate followers of Jesus
GROW together in faith as a worship community

We sacrifice Our Lives
Romans 12:1-2
Colossians 3:3
Galatians 2:20

“It’s easy to find someone that’s willing to die, but it’s not easy find someone that’s willing to live.” ~Disciple.

Our Focus is Jesus
Colossians 1:13-22 (reference)
Colossians 1:13-22

The Gospel is Central
1 Corinthians 15:1-8
The Gospel is our Priority
Matthew 28:18-20
The Gospel is our Power
Romans 1:16