Walked Away: Became Very Sad
Episode 197 of the St. John's United Methodist Church - Edwardsville, IL podcast, hosted by St. John's Communications Team, titled "Walked Away: Became Very Sad" was published on June 14, 2020 and runs 18 minutes.
June 14, 2020 ·18m · St. John's United Methodist Church - Edwardsville, IL
Summary
by Rev. Grant ArmstrongSunday, June 14, 2020Luke 18:18-30Donate Online - Secure, web-based giving for St. John's UMC SERMON NOTES I. Jesus wants would-be followers to do a heart check.II. What we refuse surrender for Jesus becomes the ceiling on our growth. III. Jesus is greater than all we surrender for His sake. FOR DISCUSSION AND REFLECTION- You left home without your cell phone. Is your response: 1) panic, 2) relief, or 3) I'll survive?- The young leader was convinced he could earn his way into eternal life. What are ways we might reflect that attitude today?- Does a refusal to follow Jesus into deeper faith mean we reject Jesus, or we just remain in a less mature state? Why?- What are some things / thoughts at risk of being an idol in your life? What does it look like to surrender those things / thoughts for Jesus?- What specific step can you take this week to focus on the eternal goodness of God?- What is God saying to you through today's scripture?
Episode Description
by Rev. Grant Armstrong Sunday, June 14, 2020 Luke 18:18-30 Donate Online - Secure, web-based giving for St. John's UMC
SERMON NOTES I. Jesus wants would-be followers to do a heart check. II. What we refuse surrender for Jesus becomes the ceiling on our growth. III. Jesus is greater than all we surrender for His sake.
FOR DISCUSSION AND REFLECTION - You left home without your cell phone. Is your response: 1) panic, 2) relief, or 3) I'll survive? - The young leader was convinced he could earn his way into eternal life. What are ways we might reflect that attitude today? - Does a refusal to follow Jesus into deeper faith mean we reject Jesus, or we just remain in a less mature state? Why? - What are some things / thoughts at risk of being an idol in your life? What does it look like to surrender those things / thoughts for Jesus? - What specific step can you take this week to focus on the eternal goodness of God? - What is God saying to you through today's scripture?