“Sprouting Up”
“Embracing the Future”
January 27, 2007
Pastor
Embracing the
Future
The Three Vital
Investments
•
Time
in the Bible
•
Time
in Prayer
•
Obedience
to the Holy Spirit
Matthew 6:33 NIV
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and
all these things will be given to you as well.
Our Three
Biggest Obstacles
•
Fear
•
Unbelief
•
Indifference
Reasons for the
Three Vital Investments
•
To
develop an abiding relationship with Jesus
Mark 3:14 NIV
He appointed twelve—designating them apostles—that
they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach
Reasons for the
Three Vital Investments
•
We
all need fresh oil
Reasons for the
Three Vital Investments
•
We
all need fresh vision
Reasons for the
Three Vital Investments
•
We
all need regular cleansing
Reasons for the
Three Vital Investments
•
We
all need increasing faith
Romans 10:17 NIV
Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message,
and the message is heard through the word
of Christ.
Reasons for the
Three Vital Investments
•
We
all need to surrender daily