What if you had one week left to live? What would you do with it?

"One Week Left to Live" is a message series on Jesus' last week on earth. We can learn some things about how Jesus handled his last week on earth. 

During this message, we take a look at someone other than Jesus. In comic books, this would be considered a tie-in. In video games, this would be considered a side-quest. In TV shows, this would be considered the episode where you focus on someone other than the main protagonist. In the message, we take a look at someone else who has a name that starts with J. Someone who was very involved in the last week of Jesus' life. Someone who is actually seen as the antagonist. That someone is Judas. 

What will you choose in life when things are difficult? 

When it's hard to be a believer? 

When your life could be in danger? 

Will you choose devotion over deception?

What if you had one week left to live? What would you do with it?

"One Week Left to Live" is a message series on Jesus' last week on earth. We can learn some things about how Jesus handled his last week on earth. The third thing we learn occurs while Jesus gives his Olivet discourse. Jesus knew that his time on earth was ending. Bearing this in mind, he wanted to prepare his disciples for what was to come. He wanted them to see how glimpsing the future, should motivate them to prepare in the present. While looking at Mark 13:1-37, Pastor Sam shares 7 pro-tips that Jesus gives us to prepare us for the end. 

Jesus shows us from these passages that no matter how much time we have left, we should always be prepared for the end. We prepare now by sharing with others about who the Son of Man is, and that he is coming back.

What if you had one week left to live? What would you do with it?

"One Week Left to Live" is a message series on Jesus' last week on earth. We can learn some things about how Jesus handled his last week on earth. The second thing we learn occurs surrounding Jerusalem and the temple on the next day. In this message, Pastor Sam answers the question, "What moved Jesus emotionally on the second day leading up to his earthly death?" In Luke 19:41-48, we see Jesus was moved in two ways. 

Jesus shows us from these passages that even when life is short or difficult, we should not allow ourselves to become self-absorbed. We must consider our feelings and ask If we are moved by the right things. We must choose to be moved by those that reject Jesus, praying that their spiritual blindness would be removed. We must also choose to be moved by those exploiting the church for gain or convenience. This should upset us, and we should challenge those who want to take shortcuts with their faith. Ask yourself if the things that moved Jesus, move you. If not, pray that God would break your heart for them.

What if you had one week left to live? What would you do with it?

"One Week Left to Live" is a message series on Jesus' last week on earth. We can learn some things about how Jesus handled his last week on earth. The first thing we learn occurs on Palm Sunday. Jesus knew that he was going to die here. Rather than running from this, he walked toward it and toward the Father as a result. 

In John 12:9-19, we see three different areas of obedience:

This passage teaches us through the obedience of these men that following the Father is costly, but worth it. Are you ready to follow the Father? You might have 7 days left to live. You might have 70. You don’t know. Jesus only had 7. He used those 7 to follow the Father. Choose to use your remaining days to follow the Father too.

When you feel anxious, what do you do? Where do you run to?

In Philippians 4:4-9, Paul gives us three three things to replace our anxiety with. 

It is entirely possible to rejoice always, pray in every situation, and think on the “whatever’s” when we feel anxiety creeping in. It’s up to us to put it into practice.

Our mission is to build a Christ-centered community by preaching, teaching, and reaching our community through Christ-centered ministries.

Paul’s mission was to build a Christ-centered community through the church where Timothy was left to pastor. One of the tasks used to do that was reaching people with his ministry. In 2 Timothy, Paul was going to die soon in prison and wanted to make sure Timothy knew what things were most important.

When it comes to reaching people, many times the biggest obstacle to overcome, is ourselves. We let our fear and our shame make us retreat from opportunities that God wants to give us to reach other people. Make a commitment that you will give God your fear and your shame, and ask Him to show you who He wants you to reach in 2020. Reach.

Our mission is to build a Christ-centered community by preaching, teaching, and reaching our community through Christ-centered ministries.

Paul’s mission was to build a Christ-centered community through the church where Timothy was left to pastor. One of the tasks used to do that was preaching the word. In 2 Timothy, Paul was going to die soon in prison and wanted to make sure Timothy knew what things were most important. We see 3 steps to fulfilling our mission to preach in 2 Timothy 4:1-5.

We are called to preach the gospel. We learn about our task, about the times, and about the traits that are necessary in this message. Will you accept the mission in 2020? Pray and commit that God will use you to bring at least one person to Him this year. Preach.