Sunday Morning Service - The Business of Jesus!

Praise the Lord for a wonderful service today.

We had a first time visitor and we had one new believer baptized. It was awesome.

The music was right in line with the message which was very neat since I don't pick the songs and the musicians had no idea what I was planning to preach about. Even the very special music was right - He Touched Me. The message was on Jesus.

The sermon began with a little bit of emphasis on how Christ is the same; yesterday, today, and forever. Then we went to Luke 4 and focused on the example He set for us.

He served in the power of the Spirit.
He sat in the synagogue.
He searched the scriptures.
He saved sinners.
He spared the sick.

It closed out with three thoughts on some things that Jesus wasn't interested in:

He wasn't interested in fame or wealth.
He wasn't interested in rest and relaxation. Yes, He rested and he slept, but the focus wasn't on being slothful, lazy, or an unproductive life - He worked and worked hard to fulfill the will of His Father!
He wasn't interested in popularity with the people. Phil. 2 teaches us how He humbled Himself and became a servant! Amen.

Christ is all we need.
Christ is our ultimate example.
Chirst is, or should be, paramount in the life of a Chirstian. Not ourselves, our money, our time, our ANYTHING. It is by the Grace of God that we are not consumed. Without Christ, I am nothing. Without Christ, I am headed for HELL! Without Christ as a vital part of our Christian life, our life will be hell on earth. We need HIM and we need HIM badly! Praise God for salvation; Praise God! Thank God for Jesus! Amen!

What a great day. I can't wait for church tonight. I love church!

I hope that you all have had a wonderful day and that your evening is just fantastic!