Abstract and Theme- We live in a world and culture of broken promises and relationships. Broken families, friendships, marriages, relationships with co-workers… It happens in our schools, neighborhoods, homes, government, and our churches. As we move into a culture that has found itself living into the idea of expressive individualism and "my truth," how … Continue reading Encounter The Promise
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Advent – Encounter The Light
Abstract - Light - the very first created thing. The way God chose to reveal His Glory: a burning bush, a fire on top of Mount Sinai, a pillar leading the Israelites. It was no accident when Jesus taught that He was the Light of the World. The fulfillment at the festival and feast of … Continue reading Advent – Encounter The Light
Encounter The Call
Abstract - "The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance." - 2 Peter 3:9 A wise pastor once summarized the story of Abraham as- God says to Abraham: "I'm going to send you … Continue reading Encounter The Call
(I AM)* Loved
Exploring who God is through the lens of Jesus’ “I AM” statements in the Gospel of John and the Old Testament pictures they ultimately fulfill. Week 1: The Bread of Life – “Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who … Continue reading (I AM)* Loved
Keep Church Weird
An in-depth exploration of what the imperfect early church looked like and exploring what that means in our own communities of faith as we follow Jesus, living a life of discipleship. Week 1: Introduction – Keep Church Weird Week 2: “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching.” -Acts 2.42 (Scripture) Week 3: “And … Continue reading Keep Church Weird
Covenant & Kingdom: Kingdom Parables
Exploring the theme of Covenant and Kingdom in light of the Kingdom Parables & the progression found in Matthew 13 – 25. The focus in the midst of all of this will be seeing how our story connects with God & His Kingdom. Intro theme of Covenant & Parable of the Sower; Matthew 13.3-8, 8-23 … Continue reading Covenant & Kingdom: Kingdom Parables
Job
During Lent, we will be taking this opportunity to explore who we rightly are as humanity. Each session is done through the lens of a person, and this person and their arguments occur multiple times throughout the book of Job. You’ll note that originally this fell on Palm Sunday as we explored God’s response to … Continue reading Job
Scandal In The Bible
Through the lens of Scandal in the Bible, we spend 7 weeks pondering who God really is. Looking at scandal and pointing forward to the cross & the empty tomb. Christmas: John 1.1-14 Rahab: Joshua 2 Gideon: Judges 6 & 7 David & Dance Worship: 2 Samuel 6 Jonah Daniel & the Lions’ Den: … Continue reading Scandal In The Bible