By Karen Polich
I don’t care too much for money. Money can’t buy me love. – The Beatles
Isn’t it amazing how much stuff we have? We all have stuff we need, stuff we want, stuff we would like to get rid of. Beginning a new sermon series, Stuff, Pastor Michael Cook took us into three moments where Jesus addressed our “stuff”.
There is a difference in my worth and my net worth. Read Luke 12:13-21.
A shout from the crowd puts a demand on Jesus. As Jesus responds, He speaks to every one of us.
Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions. Luke 12:15
What I have, or don’t, is not who I am.
Possessions can never deliver true happiness! Read Matthew 13:1-22.
When you live in “good soil”, you will be rooted and fruitful. Our hearts tend to seek stuff, but we are called to something very different.
The one who received the seed that fell among the thorns is the man who hears the Word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it, making it unfruitful. Matthew 13:22
Could it be that we have an empty space in our hearts to fill that can’t be filled by the stuff?
Followers often become financially independent but spiritually bankrupt. Read Revelation 3:17-20.
We often push to create stability in our lives, protecting our future.
You say,’ I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. Revelation 3:17
The “STUFF” series is about what we have, what we need, what we want and who we are.
This is the beginning of a potential life changer. Jesus stands at the door of your heart, knocking…
- What is it in my life that is defining who I am?
- What is it in my life that is preventing me from growing?
Project for the week: Count your shoes (every pair) and your shirts. Share what you find by leaving a reply on our blog.
Listen to Pastor Michael Cook via podcast here. For more information about the Hope Effort, go to www.AFBCHope.com
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