Religion & Spirituality
Speaker: Pastor Andy Searles Series: Forever Young Scripture Focus & Sermon Notes Matthew 18:1-6 (HCSB) At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, “Who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” Then He called a child to Him and had him stand among them. “I assure you,” He said, “unless you are converted and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child—this one is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one child like this in My name welcomes Me. “But whoever causes the downfall of one of these little ones who believe in Me—it would be better for him if a heavy millstone were hung around his neck and he were drowned in the depths of the sea! Spiritual Benjamin Buttons Stay Young by Turning & Becoming (1-3) • Competition causes people to start counting accomplishments, comparing achievements & condemning others. • The entry way to heaven is way too small for ego to get through. Stay Young by Pursuing Humility (4-5) • Humility means avoiding two extremes – thinking less of yourself than you should and thinking more of yourself than you should. • The call of the world is to be a celebrity. The call of Jesus is to be a servant. Stay Young by Protecting Innocence (6) • The sin of sins is to teach another to sin.