I’m Not Here to Watch

Mark Estepp - 8/18/2024

Hebrews 12:1-3
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, 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, 

2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 

3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

I’m Not Here to Watch

I’m here to WORSHIP God. 

I’m here to WELCOME people home.  

Romans 15:7
Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.

I’m here to be a WITNESS for what Jesus can do.  

Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

I’m here to do good WORK.  

Ephesians 2:10
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

I’m here to hear and do the WORD. 

James 1:22

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.

I’m here to follow the WAY.   

John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.