Balancing Ministry N' Work

1.      Over the last couple of weeks John has been letting us know that Jesus did things differently. a.       He did not let societal norms influence His actions. b.      What people thought, did not stop Him from talking to an outcast. c.       It boils down to Jesus showing love and speaking truth and the ladies life was changed. d.      Then this woman shared what Jesus said to her. e.       People listened and lives were changed. f.       Jesus used an outcast to touch others. g.      He can and does use each of us to touch people’s lives. h.      We are not going to get it right all the time. i.        We are going to say the wrong thing, do the wrong thing, but our God will still use us. j.        We nee...

1.      Jesus sitting at a well had a conversation with a Samaritan Woman. a.       He ignored societal norms. b.      He used her current situation and where they were sitting to get her attention. c.       In talking about her current marital status, Jesus showed that He was more than a man. d.      He had a greater understanding than she knew. e.       Jesus went on to point out that a time was coming when who you were and where you worshipped did not matter. f.       What matters is that you worship the Father in Spirit and in truth. g.      Worshipping God starts in our hearts and minds and becomes a way of life. h.      The woman’s eyes were being opened to the truth. i.        She understood that the Messiah would explain everything to ...