Nobody wakes up one day and decides to walk away from God.
It's never that dramatic. It's a slow little drift. A little busy here, a little tired there — and before long, what used to be central to your life is completely gone.
In Luke 21:34-36, Jesus issues one of his most urgent warnings. He's not talking to his enemies. He's talking to his followers. And what he tells them has everything to say to anyone who has ever felt spiritually numb, distracted, or disconnected — and isn't quite sure how they got there.
This message is a wake-up call. Not a guilt trip — a lifeline.
Big Idea: The return of Jesus is certain. The drift is subtle. The call is urgent — stay awake, stay prayerful, stay ready.
In this message:

What Jesus actually meant by "stay awake" — and what it looks like practically
The three things that quietly put people to sleep spiritually
Why most people don't drift because of catastrophic events — and what actually pulls them away
One practical step you can take this week to guard your spiritual life

📖 Scripture References: Luke 21:34-36 | 1 Thessalonians 5:6 | Matthew 24:42-44

New Horizons Christian Church | Clermont, FL
11340 Howey Cross Rd, Clermont, FL

Four men had a friend who couldn't get to Jesus on his own. So they carried him. When the crowd blocked the door, they climbed to the roof and cut a hole in it.
Jesus saw their faith — and changed everything.
In Luke 5:17-26, we encounter one of the most vivid scenes in all of the Gospels. A paralyzed man. Four determined friends. A packed house full of religious leaders. And a moment that forces everyone in the room to decide what they actually believe about Jesus.
This message is for anyone carrying a burden they can't fix on their own. And it's for anyone who has someone in their life who is far from God — someone who needs friends willing to tear through every obstacle to carry them to Jesus.
Big Idea: Jesus still responds to desperate faith. The greatest miracle in this story wasn't the man walking — it was the man's sins being forgiven.
In this message:

Why Jesus dealt with the sin before the sickness — and what that reveals about what we need most
The obstacles that keep people from coming to Jesus today
What determined, carrying friendship actually looks like
Why Jesus is not merely a great teacher or miracle worker — and why that distinction matters

📖 Scripture References: Luke 5:17-26 | Matthew 9:1-8 | Mark 2:1-12

New Horizons Christian Church | Clermont, FL
11340 Howey Cross Rd, Clermont, FL

She was doing everything right. The cooking, the serving, the hosting — all of it good, all of it important. And Jesus didn't rebuke her for any of it.

But he did tell her she was missing something.

In Luke 10:38-42, we meet Martha — a woman who is working hard, serving faithfully, and slowly coming undone. And when she finally speaks up, Jesus doesn't fix her to-do list. He redirects her heart.

This message is for anyone who has been so busy doing good things that they've drifted from the one thing that matters most. It's for the person who has been in the kitchen for a long time — serving, providing, holding everything together — and hasn't stopped long enough to just be with Jesus.

Big Idea: You can be doing a lot and miss what matters most. The presence of Jesus isn't found when everything else gets done — it's found when you choose to slow down and be with Him.

In this message:

Why busyness — even godly busyness — can become a spiritual danger
The difference between serving Jesus and sitting with Jesus
What Jesus actually said to Martha — and what he didn't say
A practical next step for protecting the one thing that can never be taken away

📖 Scripture References: Luke 10:38-42 | Matthew 6:33 | Hebrews 12:2

New Horizons Christian Church | Clermont, FL
11340 Howey Cross Rd, Clermont, FL