21 Feb Get Real: Spiritual Health
Pastor Pete Hartwig
Notes
SLIDE: Get Real: Spiritual Health
Get Real!
CONTEXT
Jesus – a deserted place to be alone.
13 When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place.
His cousin John the Baptist has been killed.
A happy meal… feeds… 5,000.
YOU FEED THEM.
JESUS IS CROWDED OUT!
Being around Jesus is an amazing thing.
Matthew is a Jesus follower!
a “test”, reveals, a “Get Real” moment
a spiritual health assessment!
SLIDE: Matthew 14:22-36 READ
Pg. 796
“Get Real” moment a “test”, reveals
SLIDE: THE GET REAL SURVEY!
Ushers:
No names!
Weekly email! Sermon readings and worship!
WORD FOR TODAY!
SLIDE: Getting into the boat = follow Jesus!
BOATS AND DISCIPLES 12
SLIDE: A Follower vs. A Fan
Know the songs. Have a T-shirt. Know some facts.
Even get a bumper sticker and
“friend a few FB sites and websites”.
Follow them on twitter.
SLIDE: Getting into the boat = follow Jesus!
Following Jesus is very different than being a fan.
- You step into the boat.
- It is JESUS and not just his teachings.
Who he is and what he did matters.
Jesus is inseparable from His teachings.
“another person in my life.”
- The cross of Christ matters.
- There is a spiritual change in me.
- 24-28
WE ARE STUCK! Life is in control of us!
Exhausted… tired…
We thought we would be further along!
SLIDE: Who is Jesus – The Son of God or a ghost?
A ghost? Someone Mystical or fake?
Jesus is the difference maker.
The scene makes NO SENSE without Jesus.
SLIDE: To Peter: Jesus is FAR MORE!
FEET TO YOUR FAITH.
Peter asked and walked
Peter steps out of his comfort zone!
NT Christians – walking on water
THIS IS ABOUT FOLLOWING JESUS.
overcoming fear.
We fix our eyes on Jesus!
We listen for His voice. He calls we follow.
We make requests of him.
SLIDE: THE GET REAL SURVEY!
WE WANT TO SERVE YOU & HELP!
Chapter 14!
Disciples should have been farther along!
- Put feet to your faith!
- Be honest about where you are at!
- Prayerfully prepare your schedule to make time for your relationship with Jesus.
Weekly email.
Sermon & Worship
WORD for TODAY
- Is there a boat you are stuck in?
- What can you ask God for?
Follow Jesus!
SLIDE: THE SURVEY!
Ushers:
No names!
Peter did amazing!
Peter sank!