United In Christ · Growing In Grace · Reaching Out In Love

Sunday Morning Sermon Summary 

Pastor Paul Lundberg

Series: “Taking Care of Business”
Part 5: “Careful and Responsible!” (Proverbs 3:1-4)
August 17, 2008

POP QUIZ!

ME Backpacking: Difficulty picking a time and place to go (so many choices); Frustration with not going; Blaney Meadows

WE (Christian) life is a journey

►1. If you have no destination any path, or no path at all, will do

►2. Having a map and a guide (GPS!) is only useful if you follow them

►3.Nothing is worse than a heavy pack loaded with unnecessary stuff

GOD ►Proverbs 3:1-4 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.

►To get where you’re going, you need to follow directions!

YOU:

►1. We’re on a journey toward Heaven; we’re not “camping” on earth. (elaborate, comfortable)
The destination AND the journey are rewarding (Favor and a good name in the sight of God AND man)
“Lay up treasures in heaven” “Seek first…all will be added”

►What God does for His glory always works for our good! only thing about heaven: it’s better than here!

►2. “The law of God” (WRITTEN WORD) is our map;

►Jesus (LIVING WORD) is our guide (“Follow me!”)

►a. Teaching and commands (principles vs. cultural instructions: “pluck out your eye”, etc.)

►b. Love and faithfulness: CARE-FULL (love) and RESPONSIBLE (faithfulness)

►3. Carry only those things that you need for the journey to heaven

Hebrews 12:1, 2 Therefore…let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

►a. Lay aside EVERY weight (use up – pack gets lighter – goal is not to come home with food and fuel)

►b. “Run the race marked out for us” (follow directions)
Camping is for relaxation, back packing is for exercise (and the scenery is great)
(look behind you; mile markers, “you will find rest for your soul”)

WE
What if? We considered ourselves to be ON A TRIP together instead of JUST CAMPING (to win favor and a good name with God and man)? What if we agreed to have FAITH in the map and compass (keeping our eyes on Jesus), What if we agreed to provide ENCOURAGEMENT for each other to keep going (CARE-FULL and RESPONSIBLE)?
What now? Small group, spiritual “buddy”

►Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust GOD from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for GOD's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he's the one who will keep you on track.

FBC pastors in Atlanta (to get where you’re going…)

Legend:

Green: Mission and Vision
Blue: Illustrations and quotes
Red: Scripture

Note to the visitor:  These are Pastor Paul’s sermon notes from Sunday Morning.  They probably won’t make much sense if you weren’t in the service.  Feel free to contact Pastor Paul if you’d like more detailed information.
For past sermons, please visit the Sermon Archive. 

E-MAIL THIS LINK TO A FRIEND
Enter recipient's e-mail: