Pastor: Olu Brown

Sermon Title: The Year 2021

Scripture: Luke 2:22 CEB

22 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Therefore, I say to you, don’t worry about your life…"

Don’t Worry

· Luke 12:25 “Who among you by worrying can add a single moment to your life?”

· We are more valuable to God than lilies in the field and God cares for them so God will care for us.

· Worrying is not about God’s ability to care for us but our ability to trust in God.

Don’t Fear

· Luke 12:32 “Don’t be afraid, little flock, because your Father delights in giving you the kingdom.”

· All fear is not bad but fearing the future because of the past is not faith but doubt.

· Don’t let 2020 hinder your dreams, plans, and goals for 2021.

Stay Positive

· Luke 12:34 “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be too.”

· Attitude and Trust are Connected.

Stay Curious

· In these unsettling times, don’t lose your love for life and dare yourself to live boldly in the new year.

· “Choosing to be curious is choosing to be vulnerable because it requires us to surrender to uncertainty. It wasn’t always a choice; we were born curious. But over time, we learn that curiosity, like vulnerability, can lead to hurt. As a result, we turn to self-protecting—choosing certainty over curiosity, armor over vulnerability, and knowing over learning…Curiosity is an act of vulnerability and courage.” Source: Brene Brown, Rising Strong