June 28, 2020
Darryl Mosley, Senior Pastor
Series: “Jesus >” - Part 5 of 9
Sermon: “Jesus Provides Greater Rest”
Text: Hebrews 4:1-11
Defining God’s rest
Big idea
Jesus provides the better rest as we are obedient to His teachings.
Key takeaways
1.The writer speaks of
Five points in history of God’s rest
• Creation - v.4
• Wandering in the wilderness - v.5
• Joshua leading them into the Promised Land - v.8
• David’s leadership - v.7
• Today - v.9
2.The writer urges the readers to
3.The writer warns the readers
*Slippery slope to disobedience *
A. When we decide God’s way
“Whenever my obedience is based on short term results, I will make some really stupid decisions.”
B. When we think God’s way is
“Whenever my obedience is based on what makes sense to me, I will make some really stupid decisions.”
C. When we fear
“Whenever I have a bad case of the fear of missing out, I will make some really stupid decisions.”
D. When we think our situation is “
“Whenever I think the rules for everyone else do not apply to me, I will make some really stupid decisions.”
E. When we suffer from
“Whenever I forget what God has done for me in the past, I will make some really stupid decisions.”
Solid footing——–Losing traction———Fallen down
MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS TO:
Read Hebrews 4:12-13 in preparation for next week
Commit to joining Stafford Crossing online next week
Identify your slippery slope to disobedience
How would you describe God’s rest in your life?
Trust and follow Jesus today
Share your decision to trust and follow Jesus with us