The Vineyard Church
Pastor Mark Pope
October 2/3, 2021
Question:
Have you ever had a change of heart?
Definition:
Change of Heart-a reversal in position or attitude.
Question:
Have you ever wanted a change of heart?
Acts 9:20 NIV
Psalms 51:10 NIV
Ezekiel 11:19 NIV
Luke 19:1-10 NIV
Question:
How did Zacchaeus get his new heart?
Main Point #1
Zacchaeus got a new heart by...
Pushing past the crowd.
Mark 10:48 NIV
Luke 8:42 NIV
Question:
When was the last time you saw a well-dressed, 40 year-old man in a tree?
Subpoint:
When Jesus saw Zacchaeus' unique desire, He was compelled to make a personal visit.
Questions:
How eager do I appear to God?
Are there any spiritual extremes in my life?
Is there any reason God would pick you out of a crowd?
Jeremiah 29:13 NIV
1 Chronicles 22:19 NIV
Questions:
What unique thing will I do this week?
Main Point #2
Zacchaeus got a new heart by...
Capitalizing on the present opportunity.
Subpoint:
Zacchaeus responded to Jesus' invitation with an equal sense of urgency.
Luke 19:1 NIV
Revelation 3:7 NIV
Subpoint:
If Zacchaeus misses this chance, he misses this chance.