Main Point: God’s on the line. Will you take the call?

Synopsis:

• Three different people struggle in different ways about talking to God on the phone.
• Comedic look at a woman talking on the phone to God about her new love interest – only to put him on hold when her boyfriend interrupts the call.
• While playing basketball, a mentor talks to a younger guy about talking to God. The younger guy –not part of the Church says, “I don’t believe he’s going to answer”.
• Poignant perspective as a young husband tries to no avail to get his wife to take God’s call—she’s angry because God let something happen and she doesn’t know if she’ll ever talk to God again.
• Video ends with a receptionist taking a call and turning to the camera saying; “it’s for you”.
• Professionally presented as the vignettes are interwoven in a way that speaks to the culture.
• The scenes with the young woman angry with God are shot in black and white.

Application:

• Universal application--this video speaks to everyone—those too busy for God, those angry at him and, those who haven’t given Him a try yet.
• Everyone can probably identify with the woman who puts God on hold to talk to someone else—how often do all of us turn to man when we have God wanting to talk with us?
• The young guy shooting hoops has tattoos and indicates that he doesn’t belong in church—his mentor represents being a good disciple—someone who befriends those outside the faith and points them to the Lord.
• The young married couple represents the Church body—patiently the young husband tries to get his defiant wife to talk to the Lord.
• God wants to talk to everyone. He created each of us in His image for a great purpose.

Suggested Uses:

• Talk to God series—showing how everyone is at a different place in their journey
• Sermon starter --What it really means to pray

Biblical Reference:

• Seek and you shall find.