Part 5: The Double Danger

1. GREED: Guard against greed’s false security Luke 12:13-21
   
   1. Greed promises control through accumulation. Ecc. 2:18-19
   2. Possessions create the illusion of safety. Ps 49:16-17
2. WORRY: Reject worry’s false scarcity: Luke 12:22-30
   
   1. Worry fears God will not provide. Phil. 4:19
   2. Anxiety exposes where trust is weak. Prov. 3:5-6

1. SEEK first God’s Kingdom. Luke 12:31-32
   
   1. Pursue God’s rule above earthly security. Mt 6:33
   2. Trust your Father’s care. Rom. 8:32
2. GIVE generously to others.  Luke 12:33-34
   
   1. Generosity loosens greed’s grip. 1 Tim. 6:17-18
   2. Invest temporary treasure into eternal treasure. 1 Tim. 6: 19, Mt. 6:19-21
3. WATCH for the Master’s return. Luke 12:35-48
   
   1. Resist spiritual apathy. 1 Thes. 5:1-8
   2. Resist worldly distractions. Heb. 12:1-2

NEXT SUNDAY: Join us next week as we for part 6 of “The Road to Jerusalem” where Jesus teaches us that we have 2 options: Repent or Perish, the first choice is by far the best! Hope to see you next Sunday.
THANKS FOR COMING! We’re glad you are here, and we hope you’ll make yourself right at home. If you are visiting with us today, we would love for you to fill out a Connection Card and place it in the offering box; or you can scan the QR code and fill it out that way! Also, please feel free to pick up a Welcome Bag on the back table. We hope you are inspired and encouraged today!
KID’S CONNECT HELPERS: We are getting there, BUT we still need 2 additional volunteers to help in our nursery for our wonderful little ones—praise God for them! Please talk with Luz or sign up on a Connection Card.
YOUTH CONNECT: Come on out tonight for a fun time at Youth Connect from 4-6. We want to see our kids grow up strong in the LORD. 4445 Story Rd, St Cloud  .
IMPORTANT TEAM EFFORT MEETING: If your student is attending this trip please meet TODAY, May 17th at 3:30pm at the Webb’s house before Youth. 4445 Story Rd.
STEP 1: BLUEPRINT FOR BELONGING. TODAY, May 17th at 12:00 is our introduction to The Connection. We will get to know one another and learn about the blueprint for our church and is our first step in membership. Lunch is included. You can still stay, just let Rick know.
BABY BOTTLE DRIVE: Please take a baby bottle and fill it up to support our local pregnancy center; due back on Father’s Day.  
CONNECTION MOTORCYCLE RIDE: TODAY SUNDAY MAY 17TH Join us for a Connection Church Motorcycle ride! All are invited! We'll hit the road together, share a meal, and enjoy great fellowship along the way. Meet up will be at
the church at 2pm.

• Congregation: $5,910
• Counseling Centers: $12,924