Text Box:   The Exact Time   Text:       John 4:43-54 Thesis:  “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”  (Matthew 6:33)    I.  The official ___________________ Jesus out to come and heal his son.       “He went to him (Jesus) and begged him to come and heal his son.” (vs. 47)      A.  The official did not sit at home and just __________Jesus would come.              *  “Ask. . . seek. . . knock”  (see Matthew 7:7-12)              *  And he said unto them, “This kind can come forth by nothing, but by                    prayer and fasting.” (Mark 9:29 KJV)      B.  The official’s ______________ in Jesus compelled him to go the extra               mile to find Jesus.              “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man (or woman) availeth                much.” (James 5:16b KJV) 1.  “Righteousness” produces power – keep yourself pure before God. 2.  “Fervency” produces power – put your heart & soul into it. Action Step:  In this New Year ask God to train your eye to keep it always, and intently focused on Jesus.    II.  The official’s fervency was ____________________________by Jesus.       A.  There was a supernatural ___________________ in Jesus’ heart.      “Who touched me?” Jesus asked.  When they all denied it, Peter said; “Master, the people are  crowding and pressing against you.”         But Jesus said, “Someone touched me; I know that power has gone out from me.”  (Luke 8:45-46)       B.  The official was not _______________________ by Jesus’ comment              concerning people’s lack of faith.      “Unless you people see miraculous signs and wonders, “ Jesus told them, “you will never believe.”  (vs. 48)      1.  Jesus wants our faith in him to be __________________ than having our problems solved. Action Step:  Not only seek answers to your problems but seek a deeper relationship with Jesus.    III. The official discovered that his son was healed at the __________ time that Jesus spoke the words.     “Then the father realized that this was the exact time at which Jesus had said to him ‘your son will live.’” (vs. 53)      A.  Jesus is never early, he is never late, he is always right on time.           1.  The disciples learned this in the midst of a __________.                            (see Mark 4:35-41) Action Step:  In the New Year (’08) ask God to recalibrate our perspective on time.  May we move from a microwave mentality to trusting in Jesus – the Alpha & Omega, the beginning and the end.       Text Box: Sermon Notes Text Box: Praise & Worship Text Box:     Visitors    Please take a moment to fill out the yellow “First-time Visitor” slip in front of you.  Bring it                  to the welcome center in the foyer after the service where you’ll receive a free gift! Nursery    Nursery care is available for newborns thru 3 years old. Children’s Church                  4, 5 & 6 yr. olds not yet in 1st grade meet in the kindergarten room.                  1st thru 6th grades meet in the fellowship hall. Sermon Tapes/CDs                  Tapes & CDs of sermons are available for a suggested donation of $2 per tape                  Sermons can also be heard on the church website—www.mvcnaz.org. See Steve, or                  Larry in the sound booth.   Text Box: Things You Should Know! Text Box:     OPENING MUSIC....................................................”What a Mighty God We Serve”                                                                                              INVOCATION   WELCOME   PRESENTATION........................................................Stacy Fisher   GREETING..................................................................”Bless His Holy Name”   WORSHIP IN SONG.................................................“Great is Thy Faithfulness”                                                                                    “Friendship with Jesus”                                                                                                       FAMILY ALTAR.........................................................”Here I Am to Worship”                                                                                                                  “In His Time”                                                                                   “Through It All”                                                                                                                                                                              TITHES & OFFERINGS     SPECIAL MUSIC.........................................................Katie Rhodes              TODAY’S MESSAGE.................................................. Pastor Chuck Ryan   HOLY COMMUNION   CLOSING......................................................................”Higher Ground”            BENEDICTION ef   Extreme Argentina Mission Team Packing Party immediately following Morning Worship Service  in the Fellowship Hall - Lunch will be provided! Packing will begin at 1:00 pm.   ef    Evening Worship has been cancelled Text Box: Welcome to... Text Box: Church of the Nazarene 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                                                      Receptionist............       Audrey Morten office: 208-337-3151  *  fax: 208-337-6176  *  www.mvcnaz.org   Text Box: December 30, 2007

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