The Vineyard Church
Pastor Andrew Kurtz,
February 15/16, 2020
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NIV
2 Corinthians 5:15 NIV
Definition:
Free time –– time when you do not have to work, study, etc. and can do what you want.
Jesus went to weddings (John 2:2)
Jesus shared meals (Matthew 9:10-12)
Jesus went on walks (Matthew 12:1-2)
Jesus sat by a lake (Matthew 13:1)
Mark 6:31 NIV
Matthew 11:19 NIV
Ecclesiastes 2:1-6, 24-25 NIV
Main Point #1:
We can make the most of our down time if we…
Let wisdom guide our pursuits.
2 Samuel 11:1-2, 27 NIV
Subpoint:
David's misuse of down time resulted in a trail of trouble.
Proverbs 3:13 NIV
Wise Questions:
1. What are my motives?
2. Have I done this before?
3. Who is watching?
Main Point #2:
We can make the most of our down time if we…
Remember its source.
Psalms 16:11 NIV
Subpoint:
Our free time should include "God awareness."
1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV
Subpoint:
Does my down time include God?