1. Jesus is the WELL of Life - John 4:13,14; 7:37-39

2. 1. Work of Jesus Cross & resurrection Cross & resurrection The “sin plague” – Gen.3-11; Rom.1-3; The “sin plague” – Gen.3-11; Rom.1-3; Eph.2:1-3; Mk.7:21,22 Eph.2:1-3; Mk.7:21,22 God’s amazing cure – Eph.2:4-10 God’s amazing cure – Eph.2:4-10 a. Spiritually dead come to life – v.5 b. No condemnation + heaven open – v.6 c. A free gift – v.8,9 d. Power to serve God – v.10 e. An unbelievable future – v.7

3. 2.Energy of the Spirit a. We obey God’s commands – Ez.36:26,27; Rom.8:4 b. We serve God & others – Acts 1:8; 1Cor.12-14; Rom.12; Eph.4 c. We become more like Jesus – Gal.5:22,23 d. Know God loves us – Rom.5:5; 8:15-17 e. Right relationships – Eph.5:18-6:9 f. Help us pray – Rom.8:26,27

4. Experiencing the Spirit’s power 1. Admit our need 2. Surrender to his will 3. Keep on asking & surrendering – Lk.11:9-13

5. 3. Lordship of Jesus Jesus is Lord – Acts 2:36; Rev.5:1-7 a. Your life is in safe hands Rom. 8:28 b. Enjoy the “climb” – no need to be anxious Phil.4:6,7; Mt.6:25-34; 10:29-31 Phil.4:6,7; Mt.6:25-34; 10:29-31 “Some of us have postgraduate degrees from the University of Anxiety” (Lucado)

6. Things we worry about 40% never happens 40% never happens 30% - past events we can’t change 30% - past events we can’t change 12% - what others think 12% - what others think 10% - personal health – worry damages 10% - personal health – worry damages 8% - problems we can influence 8% - problems we can influence

7. 4. Love of Jesus a. Appreciating God’s love – Eph.3:17-19 - it is constant – Is.49:14,15 - it is constant – Is.49:14,15 - we don’t earn it – Dt.7:7,8; Rom.5:8 - we don’t earn it – Dt.7:7,8; Rom.5:8 b. Rest in it – Rom.8:35-39 - NOTHING can separate you from it - NOTHING can separate you from it - “Nothing you do can make God love you more. Nothing you do can make God love you less” - “Nothing you do can make God love you more. Nothing you do can make God love you less”

8. 5. “Drinking” from the WELL – Rev.22:17 COME a. Recognize your thirst b. See the wonderful WELL - The Cross – answer to sin - The Cross – answer to sin - The Spirit – empowering a full life - The Spirit – empowering a full life - The Lordship of Jesus – answer to fear & anxiety - The Lordship of Jesus – answer to fear & anxiety - The Love of Jesus – assurance, strength & hope - The Love of Jesus – assurance, strength & hope c. Respond to the invitation