080706-0830-Randy Smith - Know The Heart Of God

2008-07-06-0830 Dr. Randy Smith is the guest speaker this morning July 6th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Luke 14Topic: PurposeNotes:- Story of homeless man approaching Pastor Jim Cymbala- We get caught up in religiosity and lose our Father's heart- Jesus teaching at banquet at Pharisee's home on Sabbath- Explanation of banquet, triclinium, invited guests and onlookers- There is a cost to know Jesus, He laid down His life for us and we must give our lives for Him to live through us- Parable of lost coin, lost sheep, prodigal son- We each sit in one of three chairs: David (dramatically saved), Solomon (organizational with real moments with God), Reheboam (cynic, disbelief)- Story of Brazilian girl who ran away to the city and her mother who searched without judgement.