Does Jesus Care?

Introduction:
One of the most effective tools of Satan is his power to cause us to focus on our problems. If we fall prey to this regularly, it will destroy our soul! We must not lose our perspective in life! Remember the strength to overcome is found in Jesus Christ! We can find solutions through Him! (1 Cor. 10:4; 2 Cor. 12:9-10) Keeping our eyes focused on Jesus is a top priority! Remember Heb. 13:5-6. Today we’ll discuss why it is so important to look to Jesus at all times!

I. Does ____________ care?
    A. Jesus cares that man is __________________ with sin.
        1. Rom. 3:23—sin restricts _______________ with God. See also 2 Cor. 6:14.
        2. Gal. 6:7-8
    B. Jesus cares for us when we ___________ with our trials.
        1. Come in all forms. Let Jesus help with answers to daily problems.
        2. Heb. 11:28-30
    C. Jesus cares that we not ___________ with the world. 2 Peter 3:9-10
        1. There is ________________ on our part! See 2 Peter 3:14.
        2. Do we ______________?

II. We must __________ with Jesus.
    A. How do we start? Through ________________ to the gospel!
        1. Step out in __________. More than just an acknowledgement of the resurrection!
        2. Involves ________________. A changing of the ways—for better!
        3. Involves a public promise of ________________ - through confession.
        4. Requires ________________.
    B. Then,….we must walk in His ____________. See 2 Tim. 2:15
    C. Then,...we must walk in His _____________.
        1. Jesus is the essence of love—Rom. 5:8-9
        2. We must learn to ___________________ for others! See also Mt. 5:44
    D. Then...we must deny _________ & ___________ Him! Mt. 16:24-27
        1. If this means putting away sinful _______; bad habits; questionable _________ aside—then I must do it!
        2. Mt. 6:33—put Jesus first!
    E. Then...we must follow the ____________ of Jesus!
         1. John 13:15—Jesus expects us to follow His ____________.
        2. This is done through possessing the spirit of Christ. Is Jesus reflected in my:
            a) ________________? Personality?
            b) ________________?
            c) ________________?

III. Four Facts About Jesus:
   A. Jesus __________ you! Eph. 5:1-2
    B. Jesus ___________ for you! Gal. 2:20
    C. In Jesus, there is freedom from _________________ - Rom. 8:1
    D. In Jesus we are more than __________________ - Rom. 8:31, 37; 1 Cor. 15:57

Conclusion:
A. Are you focused on Jesus? Heb. 12:1-3?
B. Do you love Jesus w/all your heart? Enough to obey? John 15:12-15



Does Jesus Care? Introduction: One of the most effective tools of Satan is his power to cause us to focus on our problems. If we fall prey to this regularly, it will destroy our soul! We must not lose our perspective in life! Remember the strength to overcome is found in Jesus Christ! We can find solutions through Him! (1 Cor. 10:4; 2 Cor. 12:9-10) Keeping our eyes focused on Jesus is a top priority! Remember Heb. 13:5-6. Today we’ll discuss why it is so important to look to Jesus at all times! I. Does ____________ care? A. Jesus cares that man is __________________ with sin. 1. Rom. 3:23—sin restricts _______________ with God. See also 2 Cor. 6:14. 2. Gal. 6:7-8 B. Jesus cares for us when we ___________ with our trials. 1. Come in all forms. Let Jesus help with answers to daily problems. 2. Heb. 11:28-30 C. Jesus cares that we not ___________ with the world. 2 Peter 3:9-10 1. There is ________________ on our part! See 2 Peter 3:14. 2. Do we ______________? II. We must __________ with Jesus. A. How do we start? Through ________________ to the gospel! 1. Step out in __________. More than just an acknowledgement of the resurrection! 2. Involves ________________. A changing of the ways—for better! 3. Involves a public promise of ________________ - through confession. 4. Requires ________________. B. Then,….we must walk in His ____________. See 2 Tim. 2:15 C. Then,...we must walk in His _____________. 1. Jesus is the essence of love—Rom. 5:8-9 2. We must learn to ___________________ for others! See also Mt. 5:44 D. Then...we must deny _________ & ___________ Him! Mt. 16:24-27 1. If this means putting away sinful _______; bad habits; questionable _________ aside—then I must do it! 2. Mt. 6:33—put Jesus first! E. Then...we must follow the ____________ of Jesus! 1. John 13:15—Jesus expects us to follow His ____________. 2. This is done through possessing the spirit of Christ. Is Jesus reflected in my: a) ________________? Personality? b) ________________? c) ________________? III. Four Facts About Jesus: A. Jesus __________ you! Eph. 5:1-2 B. Jesus ___________ for you! Gal. 2:20 C. In Jesus, there is freedom from _________________ - Rom. 8:1 D. In Jesus we are more than __________________ - Rom. 8:31, 37; 1 Cor. 15:57 Conclusion: A. Are you focused on Jesus? Heb. 12:1-3? B. Do you love Jesus w/all your heart? Enough to obey? John 15:12-15