Sunday Service Soma Eastside Church

Whose table are you setting? Do you tend to be Mary or Martha?

“Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:38-42

Growing in Jesus Christ.

1. BIG IDEA = Living in the Spirit.
2. FOCUS: Gift of the Spirit = Discernment.

John 4:23 But the time is coming- indeed it's here now- when true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship him that way.

Whose table are you setting?
Confess - What "Table" idol keeps you from Jesus?
Repent - Re-order your priorities with Jesus leading.
Ask - Infilling of the Holty Spirit (Ephesians 5: 15-20)

What are your priorities?
- You have one life to live.
- What is your primary God-given purpose for the 70-80 years you have on this earth?
- Our priorities reflect our purpose. What are you focused on?
What is the meaning of it all?​
- One life to live with one purpose: to give God glory and honor.
- We are to give God glory individually as well as in community.
- How do we give God glory in community with our Soma Eastside family?
Strive for unity.
- Live in harmony with one another.
- Recognize our influence. Our actions as a group are a witness to the world around us.

Journey Towards Christ.
Observer -- Believer -- Disciple.

God's path compared to our path.​
- His path is not easily understood.
- Lose yourself to find your true self.
- Give up your desires to find your deepest desires.
Paradox of the Disciple of Christ.
- Draw closer to Him to become aware of your own sin.
- Confess your sin to become free of it.
- Being made pure through suffering.

Is the career, education, house, money, car, and family really enough?

The rich young ruler. Can you relate?
1. He desires eternal life with God.
2. He is a good person.
3. He is seeking to find deeper meaning, purpose and peace in his life.

How can we respond?
1. Be like children and follow Jesus.
2. Recognize Jesus is "Good" and, "No one is good except God alone." (Mark 10:18)
3. Recognize God's grace, through Jesus, who loves you, is the only way to eternal life.