Who Needs a Mircale

Series Introduction

Fall Series - “LIKE & KNOW | LIVE & FOLLOW”

You ask many students they will agree - they like Jesus

You ask many students they will agree - they know Jesus

You ask many students, does it reflect - they LIVE for Jesus

You ask many students, does it reflect - they FOLLOW Jesus

Matthew records a famous time of Jesus’ ministry - SERMON ON THE MOUNT. As you listen and learn from these sermons, we can begin to capture what Jesus is trying to show us ——— LIVE & FOLLOW.

as we look at these comparing statements over the next 10 weeks across the Gospels and life of Jesus - WHAT DO WE MEAN?

LIKE: list things I like (food, people, activity) — As much as I like, I can live without. How often do we treat Jesus this way?

KNOW: list things I know (electrical/wiring, Sonny Shroyer, know how fish/clean fish) — As much as I know and who I know, but there is no action or relationship; what does it matter? How often do we treat Jesus this way?

LIVE: live everyday as a fiance to Kiersten (talk, text, facetime, encourage, support, ask for help). live for my job (8-4:30, study, plan, encourage, minister, grow, develop). LIVE for Jesus (talk, text, not facetime, encourage, support, ask for help, 8-4:30 (no time), study, plan, encourage, minister, grow, develop)

FOLLOW: have to follow my GPS when driving because on more than one occasion I have kept driving straight not thinking about when to turn (save those stories for the semester). Follow my calendar to make sure I don’t miss a task, meeting, assignment, hangout with Kiersten (I don’t think there are any stories there - I hope not) FOLLOW Jesus means I listen to where He says go, stop where He says stop, turn where He says turn, because if not I will keep on driving out of the will of God. FOLLOW Jesus means I give each part of my day to Him so I am available and attentive for where He calls me to be.

Many people LIKE & KNOW

We’re focusing on LIVE & FOLLOW

Introduction

Who is need of a miracle? You think about life and there are some things that seem impossible or unattainable.

For Christians in the room, you know the answer is Jesus, BUT how is He goin to do it?

Some tonight are not Christians in the room, and you wonder how someone up in heaven named Jesus can offer a miracle for you. He’s moving through miracles for generations — and He sees You!

Tonight you will witness 2 Miracles within 1 Moment. These 2 Miracles within 1 Moments reveal how we can be Mended with Jesus.

If you will listen Jesus speak through the proclamation of His Word, there can be 100 Miracles on our BIG 100 Nights

Matthew 9:1–8 ESV

1 And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city. 2 And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.” 3 And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming.” 4 But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts? 5 For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’? 6 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he then said to the paralytic—“Rise, pick up your bed and go home.” 7 And he rose and went home. 8 When the crowds saw it, they were afraid, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to men.

What Does Jesus See?

What Does Jesus Know?

What Does Jesus Say?

Conclusion