1. Tribute to Mothers: Proverbs 31

2. Proverbs 31:10-31 10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. 11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. 12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. 13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. 14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. 15 She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls. 16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. 17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.

3. 18 She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. 19 In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers. 20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. 21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. 22 She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. 23 Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. 24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. 25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.

4. 26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. 27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 29 "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. 31 Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

5. “LOST and FOUND” Reaching our World Acts 15:1-32 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church, Pastor Dave Martin – May 10, 2015

6. 30-Day Challenge, Acts 2:41-47 Cultivate authentic community Experience worship as part of your daily lifestyle Take successive steps of spiritual growth Practice personal stewardship Today: Reach out to the world around us

7. Acts 2:47 “ …Praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.”

8. Parable of the lost sheep, coin and son

9. Reaching Out…

10. 1. Finding the Wandering Sheep Luke 15:7 7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.

11. 1. Finding the Wandering Sheep Isaiah 53:6 All of us, like sheep, have strayed away. We have left God’s paths to follow our own. Yet the Lord laid on him [Jesus] the sins of us all. nlt

12. 2. Finding the Valuable Coin Luke 15:10 10 In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."

13. 2. Finding the Valuable Coin Luke 9:25 What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit his very self [soul]?

14. 3. Finding the Wayward Son Luke 15:11-12 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, 'Father, give me my share of the estate.' So he divided his property between them.

15. 3. Finding the Wayward Son Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

16. The Son’s Life… Unwise Decisions Unwise Decisions Luke 15:11-12 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, 'Father, give me my share of the estate.' So he divided his property between them.

17. The Son’s Life… Unwise Decisions Unwise Decisions Running Away Running Away Luke 15:13 "Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country …

18. The Son’s Life… Unwise Decisions Unwise Decisions Running Away Running Away Life Wasted Life Wasted Luke 15:13 “… set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living. Luke 15:30 But when this son of yours who has squandered your property with prostitutes …

19. The Son’s Life… Unwise Decisions Unwise Decisions Running Away Running Away Life Wasted Life Wasted Trials Mounted Trials Mounted Luke 15:14-16 14 After he had spent everything, there was a severe famine in that whole country, and he began to be in need. 15 So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed pigs. 16 He longed to fill his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating, but no one gave him anything.

20. The Son’s Life… Unwise Decisions Unwise Decisions Running Away Running Away Life Wasted Life Wasted Trials Mounted Trials Mounted Thinking Shifted (Repentance) Thinking Shifted (Repentance) Luke 15:17 "When he came to his senses, he said, 'How many of my father's hired men have food to spare, and here I am starving to death!

21. The Son’s Life… Unwise Decisions Unwise Decisions Running Away Running Away Life Wasted Life Wasted Trials Mounted Trials Mounted Thinking Shifted (Repentance) Thinking Shifted (Repentance) Course Changed Course Changed Luke 15:18-19 18 I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired men.'

22. Luke 15:20-23 20 So he got up and went to his father. "But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. 21 "The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.' 22 "But the father said to his servants, 'Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate.

23. The Father’s Response… He Saw, v20 He Saw, v20 He Loved, v20 He Loved, v20 He Ran, v20 He Ran, v20 He Hugged, v20 He Hugged, v20 He Kissed, v20 He Kissed, v20 He Gave, vs22-23 He Gave, vs22-23

24. Luke 15:24 For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.' So they began to celebrate. GRACE JESUS FORGIVENESS REJOICING ETERNAL LIFE

25. Reaching our World… Pray: Lord, give me a heart for the lost! Pray: Lord, give me a heart for the lost! Invite: A relative or friend to church next week! Invite: A relative or friend to church next week! Share: Your personal faith with someone this week! Share: Your personal faith with someone this week!

26. "And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” Reaching Souls for Eternity!