Wasting Time With God

Dallas Willard challenges us to "ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life." John Mark Comer was so moved by this line, he titled his book "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry." We wonder why we can't hear the voice of God, or find his presence in the busy-ness of life. Perhaps the still, small voice still speaks in those inner rooms and deserted places Jesus chose to frequent throughout his life. Could it be that "doing more" is actually standing in the way of "being with"?

The sermon today is titled "Wasting Time With God." It is the eighth installment in our series "Follow Me", and the fourth in the sub-series "Be With Jesus." The Scripture reading is from Luke 10:38-42 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on March 23, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under GROW: Spiritual Formation.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• John Mark Comer, Practicing the Way.
• Rich Villodas, The Deeply Formed Life.
• Luke Timothy Johnson, Luke (Sacra Pagina).
• Tim Keller, "With the Anxious" (Feb 9, 1997).
• Eric Pickersgill Photos.
• Jonathan Storment, "Rise & Shine" (notes from this sermon), preached at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ; generously provided by Jonathan; used with permission.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Intro Highlight: Martha Is A Story For Those Serving Jesus
• 0:55 Andy Griffith, "The Sermon For Today"
• 3:29 The Sin of Distraction
• 5:55 I Feel The Need For Speed
• 9:44 Distraction
• 12:46 Mary And Martha
• 21:03 Three-Mile-An-Hour God
• 22:10 Find A Secret Place
• 27:34 Conclusion: Being With