When Christ entered the city of Jerusalem he was greeted by a lot of people. Where they all that were there on His side? NO!

We see many today the line up and watch Him as He goes by. Who, what ,where are they?
 

They are standing and lining up along the wayside. SEE THEM?

I. God's Answer for Our Lives is at Hand - vs. 29-34

  A. He wants to use us

  B. He knows how to use us

  C. He will use us if we allow

  D. He will allow us if we use Him

 II. There are people gathering along side the way! - 35-40

  A. Curious

    1. Could this thing be real?

    2. Could this thing be better than what I have?

    3. Could God be real?

  B. Hungry

    1. Physically looking for food

    2. Spiritually craving nourishment

  C. Critics

    1. Nothing that they do not do is right

    2. They are looking for faults

    3. Jealous

  D. Searchers for a closer walk/better life

    1. Realize there IS something better in this life than getting all of the "gusto".

    2. Realize that there is a better place to go!

    3. They have experienced the falseness of worldly experiences.

    4. That nagging voice (conscious) calls to them.

  E. Supporters

    1. Cheerleaders

• Can't do the job themselves
• Thoroughly happy and willing to cheer on God's work

• Do all they can do to help God's work
• Do their JOB
• Do what others wont do - STONES
• Do what others cannot do!

    3. Enjoyers (some people just like top be around God's people)

• Not too involved
• Not too good (woman whose husband announced calling)
• Not too sold out
• Not too sure
  
  
4. Helpers

• Pliable servants
• Presentable servants
• Promising servants

  A. We must listen to Him and His Spirit while we can!

  B. We should see with good spiritual eyes.

  C. We should cleanse "our temple" or He will!

  D. Will we do what He calls for us to do?
 
 

East 38th St. 03-23-97 AM Gary Marcum