Window Shopping – or
Really Searching?
A
guy named Skip loved animals and had a
special interest in a pet monkey that was for sale in a local pet shop. He went to see
the monkey often and enjoyed playing with it. He even dreamed about the monkey at
night. Clerks who saw how much he liked the monkey kept hoping for a sale, but they
always received the answer, “I don’t make a lot of money. If I bought a monkey I’d
have to move; my neighbors think a monkey is a weird pet. Besides, I enjoy just coming
here to see him because I get the benefit of enjoying him without the responsibility of
caring for him and buying his food.”
Skip was a
confirmed window-shopper. He refused to get involved or make a firm decision.
Skip couldn’t honestly say, “I went shopping today for a pet monkey, but I couldn’t find
one.”
A lot of
people are window-shopping for Christianity. They are drawn by Jesus’ love and the
benefits of living for Christ. Because they may go to church and even read the Bible,
they might be saying, “I’m seeking for God, but I just can’t find Him.” The truth is
if they didn’t care what their friends thought, if they were willing to let God change their
lives, if they would assume responsibility and if they’d consider God more important than
any possession or friendship, they would find Him.
“You will
seek me and find me; when you seek me with all your heart” (Jer. 29:13).
“And as He
was setting out on His journey, a man ran up and knelt before Him, and asked Him, ‘Good
Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ …And Jesus looking upon him loved him, and
said to him, ‘You lack one thing; go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will
have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.’ At that saying his countenance fell,
and he went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions” (mark 10:17, 21, 22).
- Was the
rich man really seeking Jesus, or just window chopping? Why?
- Notice
that Jesus went straight to the point – to the thing this man wouldn’t give up to follow
Him. What was it?
- What other
things keep people from following Jesus?
- If you or
another person is endlessly searching for God, what is the basic reason for not finding
Him?
Wake up you Guys and Gals !
Often people are given nicknames or titles by
which they are called. Match the nickname with the person.
____1.
That fox (Luke 13:31-32)
a. Abraham
____2.
Boanerges (Mark 3:17)
b. Athaliah
____3.
Didymus (John 20:24)
c. Herod
____4.
Beloved disciple (John 19:26) d.
James & John
____5.
Friend of God (Jas. 2:23)
e. Jesus
____6.
That wicked woman (2 Chron. 24:7)
f. John
____7.
Buff
g. Jacob
____8.
Saten (Isa. 14:12)
h. Adam
____9.
Voice in the wilderness (John 1:23)
i. Joshua
___10.
Bus Driver
j. John the Baptist
___11.
Israel (Gen. 35:10)
k. Luke
___12.
Beloved physician (Col. 4:14)
l. Lucifer
___13.
Wonderful Counselor (Isa. 9:6)
m. Missy
___14. Jupiter
n. Thomas
Congratulations to Stacy &
Melissa Dunn & Matt Hendrix for successfully completing their quiz in Septembers Newsletter.
They will receive a Music CD. Complete the quiz above and you can be a winner for
October.
Big Spring Jam
– THIRD DAY,
THIRD DAY, THIRD
DAY,
THIRD DAY
THIRD DAY!
Sunday Night, September 30th
Tickets are $15.00
Leaving Church at 6:00pm
Make Plans NOW To Catch A Ride For This Exciting Trip To
Huntsville!
For More Information See Pam & Richard Baker
TEENS
IN ACTION
T I A
- NBC Youth, Witnessing to
the city of Arab and the surrounding communities through Bible Studies held at area
businesses. Jr and Sr High Youth will be meeting this Wednesday Night at Kentucky
Fried Chicken in Arab at 6:00pm. We will leave the church at 5:45pm. Looking for
a great time of sharing, fellowship and studying God’s word. See YOU There!
WONDERFUL
WEDNESDAY DINNER – October 17th
– Serving will begin at 5:45pm followed by a “Special Worship Service” led by Bro Sammy and
word has it that there will be a special guest in attendance that night. Come ONE,
Come ALL!
YOUTH REVIVAL
– October 28 – 31 – New Brashiers’ Chapel UMC & Old Brashiers’ Chapel UMC joining together
for this GREAT Event!
Evangelist Tommy Gray with
nightly performances from area Youth Drama, Signing and Video Teams. NBC & OBC
Drama Teams will be performing on Sunday Night and Wednesday Night. Special Wednesday
Night Service – Hallelujah Blow Out Featuring “P
150” in Concert. Listed below is a schedule of
times and events for these four days.
Sunday Night – 5:30 NBC
Performing Arts Team
OBC Human Video Team
C J’s Human Video Team – Home Street UMC
6:00 Praise & Worship Followed by Evan. Tommy Gray
Monday & Tuesday Night – 6:30
Wednesday Night – 5:30
FREE Pizza
6:30 NBC Performing Arts Team
OBC Human Video Team
7:00 “P 150” in Concert
Come and join us on Wednesday nights
for a great time of Bible study and Christian fellowship along with basketball and … well
whatever God happens to send our way
Don’t forget Sunday School at 9:45
every Sunday morning and Worship Service at 10:45am.
See You at God’s House
