Text Box:                    When is Enough, Enough? Text:       James 4:1-6 Thesis:    Jesus replied, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of  Man has no place to lay his head." (Matthew 8:20)    I. What are the desires that wage war ______________________you? (vs1)              A. ____________________ the desires that battle within you.              B. _________________ the real source of your frustration.              C. ____________________________ if the desires within are:                           1. Sinful or not sinful.                           2. Wholesome or unwholesome.                           3. Will draw me __________ to God or lead me away from God.                           4. A genuine __________or a want.                           5. Can I live without it or not?    II. We ____________ be ruthlessly honest with ourselves and ask, “When is enough, enough”?              A. We must begin by asking God to help us set ______________ and              give us the _______________to say “no” to ourselves.              B. The reality is that most 21st century Americans live way beyond our              _____________ and are _______________stretching to grasp just a              little more.                           1. We are still in debt with what we have, yet we continue to                           scheme on how we can buy more.              C. Allow yourself to find inner peace by determining with God’s help to              be satisfied with ______________.                           1. Less can mean more.                                      a.) Less rich food will result in less body fat and a lean fit                                body.                           b.) Less material goods means less maintenance.                           c.) Less debt can mean more surplus cash.                           d.) Less work allows more time for God and family. D. When you think you have it bad think about Jesus.     20 Jesus replied, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have                                nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head."                                   (Matthew 8)   III. The result of not surrendering your inner battles to God is _________ destruction. (vs2-3)              A. The number one cause of martial problems in America is                               money.              B. Envy leads to strife among family and friends.              C. Our children are being infected by our material lifestyle.              D. The name of Jesus is tarnished as the world watches                  Christians feud over land, wealth and possessions.              E. The prayers of our heart are selfish.    IV. The Spirit controlled Christian has a ______________ in appetite.              (vs4-6)              A. We should no longer hunger after things of the ___________.              B. We should have an appetite for the things of God.                    6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,                      for they will be filled. (Matthew 5)               

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Text Box: Things You Should Know! Text Box:   OPENING MUSIC...................................................... “I Will Enter His Gates”                                                                                        INVOCATION   WELCOME        GREETING...................................................................  “Bless His Holy Name”   WORSHIP IN SONG.................................................  “He’s Everything to Me”                                                                                        “My Wonderful Lord”                                                                                        FAMILY ALTAR.........................................................”The Potter’s Hand”                                                                                   “More of You”                                                                                        “Fill My Cup, Lord”                                                                                                                     CHILDREN’S CHURCH..........................................  Children Dismissed                                                                                        (ages 4-6th grade)                                                                                        TITHES & OFFERINGS   SPECIAL MUSIC.........................................................Loucks Kids                TODAY’S MESSAGE.................................................. Pastor Chuck Ryan     CLOSING......................................................................”Higher Ground”   BENEDICTION ef   Christmas Choir Practice 4:45 pm.   Join us for Evening Worship! 6:00 pm.   Argentina Mission Meeting - 7:00 pm.                            

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Text Box: Our Staff:         Senior Pastor..................  Chuck Ryan                    NMI President........  Eula Dunn         Assoc/Youth Pastor.......   Jeff Edmiston                 Youth Intern............ Jayson Martindale          Visitation Pastor.............  Bill Watson                    Secretary..................  Sherry Sheets         Children’s Pastor............  Susan Dwello                  Receptionist............   Audrey Morten office: 208-337-3151  *  fax: 208-337-6176  *  www.mvcnaz.org  

Text Box: October 28, 2007

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