LET THE SPARKS FLY (1 OF 5)
by Kerry Shook
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:10, Genesis 1:1-3
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Let the Sparks Fly (1 of 5)
Series: Spark - Cooperating With God's Creative Change Process
Kerry Shook
Ecclesiastes 10:10, Genesis 1:1-3
''If the ax is dull, and one does not sharpen its edge, then one must exert more strength; however, the advantage of wisdom is that it brings success.'' Ecclesiastes 10:10 (HCSB)
''In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light.'' Genesis 1:1-3 (NIV)
1. LIGHT: Inspiration from God
''And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light.'' Genesis 1:1-3 (NIV)
''Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.'' Psalm 119:105 (NIV)
''... I will guide them along paths they have not known. I will make the darkness become light for them, and the rough ground smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not leave my people.'' Isaiah 42:16 (NCV)
2. LAND: Opportunities on Earth
''And God said, 'Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear and it was so. God called the dry ground 'land' ....''
Genesis 1:9-10 (NIV)
''Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a valiant fighter from Kabzeel, performed great exploits. He struck down Moab's two mightiest warriors. He also went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion.'' 2 Samuel 23:20 (NIV)
''But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, 'Lord, doesn't it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me.' But the Lord said to her, 'My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.''' Luke 10:40-42 (NLT)
Cut Out Distractions
- Worrying about things I can't control.
- Trying to please everyone. ...
Series: Spark - Cooperating With God's Creative Change Process
Kerry Shook
Ecclesiastes 10:10, Genesis 1:1-3
''If the ax is dull, and one does not sharpen its edge, then one must exert more strength; however, the advantage of wisdom is that it brings success.'' Ecclesiastes 10:10 (HCSB)
''In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light.'' Genesis 1:1-3 (NIV)
1. LIGHT: Inspiration from God
''And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light.'' Genesis 1:1-3 (NIV)
''Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.'' Psalm 119:105 (NIV)
''... I will guide them along paths they have not known. I will make the darkness become light for them, and the rough ground smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not leave my people.'' Isaiah 42:16 (NCV)
2. LAND: Opportunities on Earth
''And God said, 'Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear and it was so. God called the dry ground 'land' ....''
Genesis 1:9-10 (NIV)
''Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a valiant fighter from Kabzeel, performed great exploits. He struck down Moab's two mightiest warriors. He also went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion.'' 2 Samuel 23:20 (NIV)
''But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, 'Lord, doesn't it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me.' But the Lord said to her, 'My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.''' Luke 10:40-42 (NLT)
Cut Out Distractions
- Worrying about things I can't control.
- Trying to please everyone. ...
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