1. Because of the Cares of the World

2. Last week’s sermon: Communication Problems: Silence, arguing, hateful words, etc. Self-absorbed: work, recreation, friends, etc.

3. Today: We zero in on why we lack in healthy communication and being self-absorbed. We also look ahead to seeing the practical application of… Christ living in our families… ‘Getting off the edge’

4. Luke 8:14 The seed which fell among the thorns, these are the ones who have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with worries and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to maturity. Why?

5. CHOKED WITH WORRIES, RICHES AND PLEASURES OF (THIS) LIFE

6. Bills, Broken Relationships, Poor Health, Unstable Job, Etc. Worries

7. Bigger/Better, More, More, More Time Made for Pleasure Riches & Pleasures

8. God’s Word – choked out Fruit – fruit lacking maturity Result Luke 8:14

9. The Gospel Is Desperately Needed Jesus is the Good News to your worries. Matthew 6:27-33 Jesus is the Good News: Not the riches and pleasures of this life. Cp. James 5:1-5 Jesus is the Good News – the foundation for your family and eternal life with God’s eternal family! Ephesians 2:19