1. They had a Dismissive Spirit 2. They has a Deceitful Spirit 3. They had a Faithless Spirit 4. They had an Exaggerating Spirit 5. They had a corrosively contagious spirit Then... 1. We find a Calming Spirit 2. We find a Spirit of Confidence 3. We find a Spirit of Complete Trust 4. We find a Spirit of Strength

I. Introduction: The Lie of Boredom A. The Paradoxical Title B. The Two-Fold Purpose of This Message (Your Goals) C. The Scriptural Basis for Urgency II. Purpose in the Present A. Finding Satisfaction in God's Gift (Ecclesiastes) B. The Urgency of Effort C. The Abundant Life (John 10:10) III. Purpose in the Pause A. The Challenge: Fight Youthful Temptations (2 Timothy 2:22) B. The Call to Contentment and Growth C. The Christmas Break Challenge: Be a Better You

1. Keep the light on in the area of our Morality 2. Keep the light on in the area of our Ministry 3. Keep the light on in the area of our Motivation 4. Keep the light on in the area of our Message

1. Is He your Father? 2. Is He first in your Life? - He desires to be first, but he will not force himself there - He deserves to be first 3. Do you fellowship with Him?