Because of the Cares

of the World

Last week’s sermon:• Communication Problems: Silence,

arguing, hateful words, etc.• Self-absorbed: work, recreation, friends,

etc.

Today:• We zero in on why we lack in healthy

communication and being self-absorbed.• We also look ahead to seeing the practical

application of…• Christ living in our families…• ‘Getting off the edge’

Luke 8:14The seed which fell among the thorns, these are the ones who have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with

worries and riches and pleasures of this life,

and bring no fruit to maturity.

Why?

CHOKED WITH WORRIES, RICHES AND

PLEASURES OF (THIS) LIFE

Bills, Broken Relationships,

Poor Health,Unstable Job,

Etc.

Worries

Bigger/Better, More, More, More

Time Made for Pleasure

Riches & Pleasures

God’s Word – choked outFruit – fruit lacking maturity

Result

Luke 8:14

The Gospel Is Desperately Needed• Jesus is the Good News to your worries.

Matthew 6:27-33• Jesus is the Good News: Not the riches and

pleasures of this life. Cp. James 5:1-5• Jesus is the Good News – the foundation

for your family and eternal life with God’s eternal family! Ephesians 2:19