Come and Connect

Bethel Church Temple TX Podcast (Sermons)

Come and Connect
April 28, 2024 Elwyn Johnston

Matthew 11:28 – 30
Verse of the Week: “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3
1.Come to Me
“Come to Me” Matthew 11:28
“I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” John 14:6
“you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” John 8:32

• Remind yourself of God’s character

“The LORD is the one who personally goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Deuteronomy 31:8

• See the situation as God sees it.

“nothing will be impossible with God.” Luke 1:37
“that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe.” Ephesians 1:18 & 19

2. Connect with Me
“Take My yoke upon you and learn of Me” Matthew 11:29
“My yoke is “easy.” Matthew 11:30
“You shall not plow with an ox and a donkey together.” Dt. 22:10

“Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.” Ephesians 4:24
“whoever believes in Me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things” John 14:12

Learn Christ’s…

• Priorities of life

“You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind….Love your neighbor as yourself.” Mt. 22:37 & 39

• Plans for our lives.

“Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33

• Promises for our lives

“I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28
“you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:29

• Emotional peace – peace with self

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts” Colossians 3:15

• External peace – peace with others

“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Romans 12:18

• Eternal peace – peace with God

“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3