August 9 , 2009
The Invitation!
Mike Fritscher, pastor  

The Invitation!
Isaiah 9

God Invites You To the Things of the Kingdom!

1. He Invites You To Himself!

Matthew 11:28 "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. 29 "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, andYOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. 30 "For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."

2. He Invites You To Ministry!

Mark 1:14 Now after John had been taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, 15 and saying, " The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel." 16 As He was going along by the Sea of Galilee , He saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen. 17 And Jesus said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men." 18 Immediately they left their nets and followed Him.

3. He Invites You to the Nations! Acts 16:6-24

4. He Invites You to Celebrate! Luke 14:16-24

What His Kingdom Looks Like! Isaiah 9:1-7 

1. Gladness! Verses 1-3
2. Freedom! V 4
3. Victory! Verse 5
4. Relationship! Verse 6
5. Increase! Verse 7