Get up
7/30/06 AM
Pastor Brad Dyrness
Sparks Nazarene Church
The morning ritual... GET UP!!!!!
Getting those stuck in a rut, out and going!
Jesus is “wowing” people.
As the man was lowered through the new skylight, the lesson was changed.
“YOUR SINS ARE FORGIVEN”
"Only God can forgive sin!”
But there’s something more -- “Get up, take up your bed roll and go home!”
What Jesus taught those gathered around
1. The Life change that Jesus offers is for everyone!
2. Jesus knows where we need to start!
Your sins are forgiven…
His sins had not made him lame, but Jesus looked into his heart and knew the true need.
Jesus knows what we need and is ready to start at the beginning.
Psalm
3. Jesus’ power is for all our life, not just Sundays!
Jesus was involved with all Life
When Jesus brought this man’s spiritual life in order, he also helped him with the rest of his life.
4. Jesus tells us to get up and get busy with life.
We can go “home” WITHOUT FEAR.