People Who Rise Up Pt. 1: Through the Roof - 11/3/2024

Pastor John KeatingCapernaum is significant to Jesus because Matthew 4 says that when Jesus left His childhood town of Nazareth, He lived in Capernaum. Capernaum would have been a familiar place to Jesus, where He was comfortable. While Jesus was in a comfortable place, He was there looking for someone willing to be uncomfortable!Luke 5:17-19 (NLT)- Are you surrounded by people who will make you comfortable with your condition?- Are you surrounded by people who recognize the challenge in your life and point you to Jesus?- This story is about four men who brought their friend to Jesus to see what God had in store for his life.We've been conditioned to think 2+2=4. We evaluate our life and position and rate ourselves at a 2.I'm too:- Young- Sick- Old - Alone- Busy- Tired- Poor - Hurt God wants to check your attitude because you're too focused on what you can add together, and He wants to show you another path.Some of you immediately say Pastor John, I know about 3+1; that's been my prayer to God for so long...God, if You'd send me one more chance:- One promotion - One baby- One good man - One sign - One miracle- One more time Jesus wants to address your relationship with Him first, your spiritual life, and your sins to be forgiven.You may need to know 5-1=4. What must be removed from your life to receive what God has for you?What's the one thing that's:- Holding you back - Keeping you from Jesus This may be uncomfortable, but it may mean healing!Luke 5:20 (NLT)