Why Sick Sinners Get Jesus and He Them | Matthew 9:9-13 | Pastor Neil McClendon

Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchWhy Sick Sinners Get Jesus and He ThemMatthew 9:9-131. Everybody moves towards God at a different pace, v. 9Following Jesus involves two things:a)glory orientationb)experiencesLuke 5:27-282. New converts are the most intentional with the faith, v. 10Ephesians 2:11-13• no capacity• no real Community• nothing beyond you to look forward to• positivity but no real hope• a gnawing alonenessB: Begin with prayerL: ListenE: EatS: ServeS: Story3. Our lives should require explanation, v. 11-13Mental worship...1. How do you expose your non-Christian friends to Jesus?2. Are you more known for talking or listening?3. If you were going to throw a party and all the guests were going to be people just like you, what kind of people would fill the room?4. How do you serve the people you profess to love?5. Does your definition of “great” come close to how God defines greatness?6. How often do you eat with “tax collectors and sinners?”Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube