SUNDAY SNAPSHOT (not a fan.)
CELEBRATORS… Are you a FAN or a FOLLOWER? The dictionary defines a FAN as “AN ENTHUSIASTIC ADMIRER!” FANS want to be close enough to Jesus to get all the benefits… but not so close that it requires a SACRIFICE! FANS may be fine with attending church on the weekend… having your car radio dialed into the local Christian Radio station… and maybe even slapping a Jesus Fish (or COC Decal) on your bumpers… but is that REALLY the extent of the RELATIONSHIP that Jesus wants? Here’s the bottom-line… Jesus was NEVER interested in having a bunch of ‘enthusiastic admirers!’ It’s not FANS that He is looking for! He never asked us to sit on the sidelines and cheer for His cause… He wants us IN THE GAME! He’s looking for Completely Committed… FOLLOWERS! Don’t miss this exciting New Series… starting this week at COC – it could be LIFE-CHANGING!?
Below is a sneak-peek for this week… (1) Yes… No… Maybe?
Jesus isn't interested in things remaining CASUAL between the two of you… He's after a COMMITMENT with you!
FANS cheer when things are going GOOD -- but walk away when things get DIFFICULT! FANS know ABOUT HIM… but don't actually KNOW HIM!
There's no way to FOLLOW Jesus without Him INTERFERING with YOUR LIFE!
Diagnosing FANdom…
Have you made a DECISION for Jesus… or have you COMMITTED to Jesus?
-Following Jesus always COSTS YOU SOMETHING!
Diagnosing FANdom…
Do you just know ABOUT Jesus…or do you really KNOW Him?
-The PROBLEM isn't KNOWLEDGE… it's about INTIMACY with HIM!
Jesus didn't want Nicodemus AT NIGHT… He wanted him DURING THE DAY… TOO!
Does He HAVE YOU... ALL DAY… EVERY DAY?
See You Sunday Celebrators… (9a / 10:45a)
RunTheRace! (Heb 12:1-2)
Pastor Josh