Funny American Idol spoof video.

Describe chairs

CHAIR 2 ILLUSTRATION parable sower, Ben grass seed backyard, seeds planted but spiritual vacation

Bible example of chairs 2&3 Joshua 24:14-15a (starts chair 1)

Judges 2:6-7.8.10 sliding backwards

CHAIR 1 =relationship prayer real conversation

ILLUSTRATION Ben

CHAIR 2 =religion not relationship enjoyed but rituals endured

"do, do . . .  watch where you step!"

comes w furniture= chest drawers for ... family, fun, work, and things I keep hidden

CHAIR 3 =rejection

ILLUSTRATION Ben friend Chris used to be believer "I'll take my chances"

CHAIR 1 CEO= God "who calls shots"

CHAIR 2 CEO= God & self

CHAIR 3 CEO= self

CHAIR 1 submit to Bible

ILLUSTRATION Evan Almighty scene "who told you build boat" "God told me"

CHAIR 2 respect  Bible

CHAIR 3 own Bible

What do you think about the church?

CHAIR 1 church= community organism

CHAIR 2 church= club organization

CHAIR 3 church= custom

What do you think about marriage?

CHAIR 1 covenant w God

CHAIR 2 contract

CHAIR 3 convenience

What kind of kids do I want to raise?

CHAIR 1 godly kids

CHAIR 2 good kids

CHAIR 3 successful kids

TAKEAWAY kids of chair 2 parents see their compromises, so they become chair 3 kids

How do I see my job?

CHAIR 1 blessing

CHAIR 2 benefit

CHAIR 3 bucks

TAKEAWAY If you're in . . .

CHAIR 1 rededicate

Luke 9:23 “take up cross daily”

CHAIR 2 repent turn to God recalibrate

Matt7:21 not everyone who say Lord, Lord. . . .

Rev 3:15-16 lukewarm

CHAIR 3 “glad you're here – your next step= RECEIVE Jesus”

Baptism Splash next week