FROM MINA LEAGUE TO MAJOR LEAGUE (11 OF 11)
by Keith Krell
Scripture: Luke19:11-27
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From Mina League to Major League (11 of 11)
Series: Church Matters!
Keith Krell
Luke 19:11-27
''He or she had so much potential.'' You hear this phrase again and again in sports, business, and education. It's a phrase usually spoken about someone who failed to do what was expected or what others perceived was possible. The words may be applied to the highly touted college star, the gifted (but lazy) student, the talented but recklessly indulgent actor or actress, or the savvy businessperson with no people skills. It's the sad story of ''what might have been.''
In the spiritual realm, God has given every believer unlimited potential. Sadly, many will never realize their God-given potential. Instead, they'll always wonder, ''What might have been.'' Fortunately, you may be living up to your potential in Christ. If so, this message will encourage you. However, if you recognize that you're not currently living up to your potential in Christ, there's hope. By God's grace, you can decide today to change the course of your life. ''He or she had so much potential'' doesn't have to be your epitaph. Rather, you can live up to your full potential in Christ and fulfill His dreams for your life.
In Luke 19:11-27, we'll study three slaves who exhibit three different responses to their potential. Jesus' words will remind and motivate us that we only have one life to live and we must live it to the fullest. His bottom line is this: If we don't use what we've been given we will lose it. Or, if you prefer: Use it or lose it. Jesus' provides two primary warnings in this parable.
1. Invest your life while Christ is away (19:11-14). Luke provides an introduction to Jesus' parable in 19:11: ''While they were listening to these things, Jesus went on to tell a parable, because He was near Jerusalem, and they supposed that the kingdom of God was going to appear immediately.'' Jesus is moving toward Jerusalem for the great Triumphal Entry (19:28-48). The excitement is bu ...
Series: Church Matters!
Keith Krell
Luke 19:11-27
''He or she had so much potential.'' You hear this phrase again and again in sports, business, and education. It's a phrase usually spoken about someone who failed to do what was expected or what others perceived was possible. The words may be applied to the highly touted college star, the gifted (but lazy) student, the talented but recklessly indulgent actor or actress, or the savvy businessperson with no people skills. It's the sad story of ''what might have been.''
In the spiritual realm, God has given every believer unlimited potential. Sadly, many will never realize their God-given potential. Instead, they'll always wonder, ''What might have been.'' Fortunately, you may be living up to your potential in Christ. If so, this message will encourage you. However, if you recognize that you're not currently living up to your potential in Christ, there's hope. By God's grace, you can decide today to change the course of your life. ''He or she had so much potential'' doesn't have to be your epitaph. Rather, you can live up to your full potential in Christ and fulfill His dreams for your life.
In Luke 19:11-27, we'll study three slaves who exhibit three different responses to their potential. Jesus' words will remind and motivate us that we only have one life to live and we must live it to the fullest. His bottom line is this: If we don't use what we've been given we will lose it. Or, if you prefer: Use it or lose it. Jesus' provides two primary warnings in this parable.
1. Invest your life while Christ is away (19:11-14). Luke provides an introduction to Jesus' parable in 19:11: ''While they were listening to these things, Jesus went on to tell a parable, because He was near Jerusalem, and they supposed that the kingdom of God was going to appear immediately.'' Jesus is moving toward Jerusalem for the great Triumphal Entry (19:28-48). The excitement is bu ...
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