Acts 16:20/25
In council settings, I often inquire about individuals' habits regarding solitary prayer.
As time progresses, we tend to struggle with finding time to be alone with Jesus.
Life's responsibilities can be overwhelming, causing us to get caught up in the cycle of daily routines.
But I'd like to ask you: when was the last time you truly prayed?
I'm not talking about casual prayers, such as 'Lord, be with the sick."
I'm referring to sincere prayer, where you seek God's guidance and ask, 'What do you want me to do?'
It's crucial to understand that each person here has a distinct calling and divine purpose.
God has established a foundation for us, and we are destined to worship and live a life that honors our calling as followers of Jesus.

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I want to ask you to search your heart while I present you with this word the Lord gave me this week. Does your sin hurt? Does it bring you to a point of discomfort, and does it bring you to a point where you feel like the burden is unbearable? I sat down with a young lady this week who asked me if I thought she was a false Christian or a lukewarm Christian. She had a lot of things going on at one time, and my heart broke for her as she listed all these things. After I listened to her concerns, and because of her trials and difficulties and conviction, I said, 'Definitely not.' The explanation I gave was this: A lukewarm Christian, while they have conviction, they don’t have the desire to do anything different. A false Christian will appear to live a life publicly committed to Christ, while their heart is far from Him. Jesus even addressed that in Matthew 15:8, saying, 'These people draw near me with their mouth, but their heart is far from me.' So I ask you all this morning, and even myself, does our sin hurt?

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Come Jesus Come

John 11:1/3 The Bible highlights significant instances where Jesus shows up, and remarkable events unfold. In the story of Lazarus' death, we see a family that had lost faith in a miracle. They were broken-hearted and believed death had triumphed. However, Jesus arrived at the perfect time. This teaches us that even in our darkest moments, Jesus can bring hope and turn things around

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Over the years, I've been blessed to preach in different churches and stand behind many sacred desks. I can honestly say that Protemus is definitely a blessing to me and my family. In many of those churches, including this one, I hear the same thing: we want to make an impact for the kingdom of God and we want to grow. I want to point out that when Jesus shows up, either at church or in our homes or lives, we experience a life-altering encounter that we can't explain except by saying, 'Jesus showed up.' However, there are times when we close that door. Jesus is a gentleman; he never goes where he isn't welcomed. This statement is based on the Gospel of Luke, where Jesus and his disciples weren't welcomed in Samaria, and the Bible says they simply moved on. But I want us to look at what happens when Jesus shows up.

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For years, we've heard people say, "Follow Jesus." But have we taken the time to understand what that really means? Following Jesus is more than just having a personal relationship or a close walk with him. It's more than just socializing with other believers on Sundays. To truly follow Jesus, we must be willing to wholeheartedly seek him and follow his purpose for our lives. We must also accept that our role is not just to pray and spend time with him, but to depend on him completely. The New Testament clearly instructs us to follow Jesus, but what about the Old Testament? While it doesn't explicitly say, "Follow Jesus," it does prophesy his coming. Interestingly, Jesus says, "Follow me," 21 times in the Bible. As we follow Jesus, we learn not only who he is but also who has called us to be. So, what does it mean to walk as he walked? We're empowered by the same Holy Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead.

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Roman 8:10-13 The Death of The Flesh This morning I want to start by saying that the flesh is the biggest struggle we all face, whether it is our sinful nature or the most common thing that keeps us from being in tune with the Holy Spirit. I know we have been to the Book of Romans recently, but not these verses. There is a lot to unpack here, so let's dive in. The flesh is a deep connection to the sinful nature we are all born with. The Greek word for flesh, sarx, is often used to refer to human sinfulness. The flesh, in itself apart from the blood of Jesus, is wicked and vulnerable to the enemy. Let's look at these verses one by one. Verse 7 talks about being carnally minded. Verse 8 tells us that if we are in the flesh, we cannot please God. Verse 9 says that if we are not in the flesh but in the spirit, the spirit is in us, and if we don't have the spirit, we are none of His.

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I invite you to turn to John 14:27 in your Bibles with me. This morning's message, 'Rejoice in the Brokenness,' explores the concept of brokenness. It's not just about sin or feeling down; it's also about feeling distant from the Father. Jesus shared this with the disciples to prepare them for his departure, but they still weren't ready. We've been taught to give our problems to God, but we often take them back.

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We've often heard "return to your first love." This morning, let's examine Revelation 2:4, which says, "Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love." This verse is key, and I also want us to read verse 5 for context. Jesus isn't saying our salvation will be taken away; let's be clear about that. The candlestick metaphor symbolizes the church's light and influence. God's warning shows his desire to restore his relationship with his people. Believers can renew their spiritual commitment by returning to their initial devotion and faith actions, avoiding the loss of God's guidance.

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