November 22, 2020
Dave Irwin, Pastor of Ministry
Series: “Jesus >” - Part 12 of 19
Message: “Pursuing Holiness”
Text: Hebrews 12:14-17

Big idea
Because of Jesus’ greatness over everything and everyone, we can live holy lives.

What is holiness?
1. Holiness is a state of

.
2. Holiness is a state of

Reveal Answer

and separation.

Why should I want holiness?
Holiness

the life God calls us to live.

Holiness wreckers
1. Trade

for any other spiritual path.
2. Prioritize and

Reveal Answer

the things of this world over God.

MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS TO:
 Trust and follow Jesus today. Accept God’s invitation to be made righteous by Jesus.
 Commit my life to the pursuit of holiness. Ask God to make it a priority in my heart and mind.
 Acknowledge how I have traded Jesus for some other spiritual path and recommit my heart and life to Him.
 Ask God to reveal any way that I am prioritizing and pursuing something in this life more than Him. Make whatever change is necessary to put God back in first place in my life.
 Read Hebrews 12:18-29 in preparation for next week.