Announcements:
- LFC workshop September 26 at 4pm
- Youth every Saturday at 6:30pm
- Nursery has been re-designed (take a look!)
- Pray for a blessed new school year
Sermon Notes:
Main Point: Make it Happen. Grow with intent. Be purposeful in strengthening your relationship with God and you will see God move in your circumstances.
3 Ways to grow with intent. (Memorize these phrases)
- Run to the Cross – Sin is dealt with at the cross.
- Put yourself in situations to experience God – Be intentional about being were God is. (church, etc)
- Don’t be afraid to get uncomfortable for God’s Kingdom – Stepping out of your comfort zone is where you will see signs and wonders.
Luke 19:1-10. Zacchaeus made it happen.
Pastor’s Thoughts:
- I love the story of Zacchaeus because it highlights a very important point about growing with intent as a Christian. The point is this Zacchaeus made it happen.
- He couldn’t see Jesus so he climbed the tree and when Jesus saw the effort, Jesus responded.
- Before this event happened, it is evident that Zacchaeus was known as a thief and a chief sinner. He was morally corrupt. So what changed? Why dis Zacchaeus want to see Jesus.
- Why did Zacchaeus make it happen? Why do sinners repent? Sinners repent when they are tired of being morally corrupt and they recognize they need a Savior.
- Jesus saw that Zacchaeus, made it happen because Zacchaeus wanted to change and be right with God.
- Do not be satisfied with your current walk with God. Choose to grow with intent.
- Zacchaeus wasn’t satisfied.
- If you find yourself felling empty from time to time as a Christian, that is a sign that it is time to press in. Time to make it happen.
- Pray more. Read your bible more. Serve others more. If you in debt, find opportunities to help others financially or otherwise with a little help here and a little help there. God is looking to and fro for godly hearts. Make it happen.
Matthew 6:19-21. Lay treasures in heaven not treasures on earth. Earthly treasures die. Heavenly treasures are eternal.
Pastor’s thoughts:
- In life there are things we can control and there are things we can’t control.
- We can’t control what others do. We can guide and recommend but we can’t control others.
- We can’t control all circumstances in our lives.
- But we can control where we lay our treasures
- God is calling his church to action. Make it happen.
- Pray daily. This is a heavenly treasure. Make it happen.
- Read your bible daily. This is a heavenly treasure. Make it happen.
- Be faithful to church attendance. This is a heavenly treasure. Make it happen.
- Be faithful in giving. This is a heavenly treasure. Make it happen.
- Used your spiritual gifts. This is a heavenly treasure. Make it happen
