September 18, 2016
Our Invitation to An Influential Life! Luke 5:1-11
Mike Fritscher, Pastor

John 20:22 And When He had said this, He breathed on them and said to them, Receive the Holy Spirit.

John 6:63 It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing; the words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life.

The Essentials of Your Faith That Never Changes:

I. Belief and Response! – When God Invites You – Just Do It!

Even when it does not make sense!

The Gospel Does Not Make Sense to the World! 1 Cor 1:23-27

When You Obey, God Shows Up!

II. Humility – Always Be Ready to Confess Your Weakness, Your Sinfulness, Your Struggle!

What does this posture of Humility do for Your Life?

• It roots out entitlement,
• It Brings Grace!

1 Peter 5:5 and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE. 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, 7 casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 8 Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

• It Brings Forgiveness! 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

• It Brings Justification! Luke 18:9-14

• It Brings a Brand New Life! And if you are in the middle of the brand new life, it will bring new chapters to your life!

III. Hold It All Loosely! Always Be willing to Let Go of anything and everything God asks you to Let Go!