SERMON NOTES
MATTHEW 9:10-13 (NLT)
(10) Later, Matthew invited Jesus and his disciples to his home as dinner guests, along with many tax collectors and other disreputable sinners. (11) But when the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with such scum?” (12) When Jesus heard this, he said, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do.” (13) Then he added, “Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: ‘I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.’ For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.”
JESUS CAME FOR THE SICK…
- As a church, we need to be a hospital.
- I am so thankful that Jesus came for the sick because addictions come in all shapes & sizes.
JESUS CAME FOR THE SICK, HE CAME TO SHOW MERCY…
- Matthew 9:13 (NLT)
- It’s pretty likely that some of us in this room have open or hidden addictions…and it’s just as likely that some of us in this room struggle with judgment against those who are addicted.
- He came for the sick and He came with mercy in His heart.
- Celebrate Recovery at the Vineyard
- The LoveFoco Show
JESUS CAME FOR THE SICK, HE CAME TO SHOW MERCY, AND HE CAME TO SET YOU FREE
- Luke 4:18-19 (NLT)
(18) “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free, (19) and that the time of the Lord’s favor has come. ”
- Jesus loves addicts, He desires to show you mercy, and He came to set you free.
- Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ you can experience freedom starting today.
APPLICATION QUESTIONS:
- How did addiction impact your childhood?
- How does addiction impact you today?
- How can you experience mercy (for yourself or for others) surrounding addiction?
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