“The Beliefs of those Around Jesus: Part 2, The Edge of Readiness”

April 18, 2021 | David Mosgofian Koeker | Message and Music

Associate Pastor David Mosgofian Koeker delivers the message “The Beliefs of those Around Jesus: Part 2, The Edge of Readiness”, with music from Kathleen Sieck.

Sermon

Children’s Story Time

Youth & Family

References and Resources

Scripture:

Matthew 15:21-28

21 Jesus left that place and went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. 22 Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started shouting, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is tormented by a demon.” 23 But he did not answer her at all. And his disciples came and urged him, saying, “Send her away, for she keeps shouting after us.” 24 He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” 25 But she came and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, help me.” 26 He answered, “It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.” 27 She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” 28 Then Jesus answered her, “Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” And her daughter was healed instantly.

Ruth Washington the super fan and her sister Lisa Lamb.

Five avenues allowing deeper room for Jesus to work in your life:

Become fluent with your own neediness
Pursue unattached living – but live attached to Jesus above anything else
Walk toward Jesus
At the edge of readiness, keep walking towards Jesus
Invite the transformation of Jesus

The picture of David’s notes showing the synergy cycle of ‘Believe’ —> ‘Room to Work’ —> ‘Experiences of miraculous work’

Lyrics:

No Longer Slaves

Bethel Music

You unravel me
With a melody
You surround me with a song
Of deliverance
From my enemies
'Til all my fears are gone

I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God

From my mother's womb
You have chosen me
Love has called my name
I've been born again
Into a family
Your blood flows through my veins