Series: Christmas Pure & Simple Simpler Schedules Pastor Dave Jansen December 2, 2018 Series: Christmas Pure & Simple

is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it. You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it. --Matthew 7:13-14 (NLT)

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. --Romans 12:2 (NLT)

--Luke 10:38-42 (NLT) As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught. But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that... (cont’d) --Luke 10:38-42 (NLT)

it, and it will not be taken away from her.” ...my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me.” But the Lord said to her, “My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.” --Luke 10:38-42 (NLT)

To have a simpler schedule this Christmas…

To have a simpler schedule this Christmas…

To have a simpler schedule 1. Use “no” or “or,” not “and” this Christmas… 1. Use “no” or “or,” not “and”

To have a simpler schedule this Christmas…

To have a simpler schedule this Christmas… 2. Be fully present

Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught. But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. --Luke 10:39-40 (NLT)

To have a simpler schedule this Christmas… 2. Be fully present

To have a simpler schedule this Christmas…

To have a simpler schedule 3. Hurry less so you can love more this Christmas… 3. Hurry less so you can love more

--Luke 10:41-42 (NLT) My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her. --Luke 10:41-42 (NLT)

To have a simpler schedule 3. Hurry less so you can love more this Christmas… 3. Hurry less so you can love more

When Judas had eaten the bread, Satan entered into him When Judas had eaten the bread, Satan entered into him. Then Jesus told him, “Hurry and do what you’re going to do.” --John 13:27 (NLT)

To have a simpler schedule 3. Hurry less so you can love more this Christmas… 3. Hurry less so you can love more

To have a simpler schedule this Christmas…

To have a simpler schedule this Christmas… 4. Sit at the feet of Jesus

--Matthew 11:28-30 (NLT) Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” --Matthew 11:28-30 (NLT)

To have a simpler schedule this Christmas… 4. Sit at the feet of Jesus

--Mark 6:31 (NLT) Then Jesus said, “Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” He said this because there were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his apostles didn’t even have time to eat. --Mark 6:31 (NLT)

To have a simpler schedule this Christmas… 4. Sit at the feet of Jesus

To have a simpler schedule this Christmas… 1. Use “no” or “or,” not “and” 2. Be fully present 3. Hurry less so you can love more 4. Sit at the feet of Jesus

Series: Christmas Pure & Simple Simpler Schedules Pastor Dave Jansen December 2, 2018 Series: Christmas Pure & Simple