P1 WANTING WHAT MATTERS | THE MAN IN THE MIRROR

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P1 WANTING WHAT MATTERS | THE MAN IN THE MIRROR
What do you truly want? Jesus' question in John 1 reveals our deepest desires. Reflect on your priorities and align them with Christ for true fulfillment.
Man in the Mirror, Part 1 - October 6, 2024
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Intro: An uncomfortable event in my own life
“Jesus asked questions to help us determine the posture of our own heart.” Dr. Ken Boa
John 1:35-39 (NIV2011)
35 The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. 36 When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” 37 When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. 38 Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, “What do you want?” They said, “Rabbi” (which means “Teacher”), “where are you staying?” 39 “Come,” he replied, “and you will see.” So they went and saw where he was staying, and they spent that day with him. It was about four in the afternoon.
What do you want?
Your wants will shape you
Example: “I don’t have time for that”
Example: “I can’t afford that”
Matthew 6:21 (NIV2011)
…where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Your wants will shape you
Your treasure reveals your heart
Colossians 3:1-2 (NIV2011)
1 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
Matthew 6:21 (NIV2011)
…where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Your wants will shape you
Your treasure reveals your heart
Your treasure directs your heart
Example: Owning stock
Application: Never underestimate the heart-directing power of your treasure
Jesus is most worthy to be wanted
Matthew 6:28-33 (NIV2011)
…seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Jesus is most worthy to be wanted
In Christ we find what we really want
Example: Art Collector
Philippians 3:7-11 (NIV2011)
7 But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ.
8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ-the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith.
10 I want to know Christ-yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead.
Jesus is most worthy to be wanted
In Christ we find what we really want
In Christ, we find unshakable hope
Example:
John 6:67-68 (NIV2011)
67 “You do not want to leave too, do you?” Jesus asked the Twelve.
68 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.
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