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Title: The Collection For The Saints Series: Grow Passage: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 There’s a famine in the land! A severe food shortage has hit Jerusalem and the followers of Jesus are in serious need. This week we learn that they received relief from an unlikely source. As we learn the story, we receive not only hope for our needs, but also a timeless example for followers of Jesus everywhere. This week we find another “mark of maturity" as we tune into The Collection for the Saints.
Title: All Hands On Deck Series: Grow Passage: 1 Peter 4:10-11 All Hands on Deck! This is what the captain of a ship would cry when everyone, and both of their hands, was needed up top. The moment required that everyone take their skills and expertise and get busy for the good of the ship. No one could afford to stay sleeping below. If they were going to make it, they needed everyone. This week in 1 Peter, the Lord is addressing a group of beleaguered believers. As they are figuring out how to stay standing and keep growing in the midst of harsh opposition, the Lord gives them a clue as He shouts, All Hands on Deck!
Title: Man On A Mission Series: Grow Passage: Matthew 28:16-20 What were Jesus’ last words before leaving earth? As the gospel of Matthew comes to a close, He leaves His disciples with some final instructions. As we mull over those final words ringing in our ears, they will shape our understanding of the Church and show us that to be a mature follower of Jesus is to carry on His mission.
Title: Don't Drop The Baton Series: Grow Passage: Deuteronomy 6:1-12 Israel is on the doorstep of the Promised Land. As they prepare to enter it, God’s instructions to them reveal to us another important mark of maturity. This week we see that God calls the community of faith to...
Title: Don't Hate, Cultivate Series: Grow Passage: Acts 2:42-47 Followers of Jesus GROW! This week we look for the second “mark of maturity” and we find it at Ground Zero of the Church. As we go back and follow the lives of Jesus’ first followers, we find that this growing movement of people was marked by a very particular mentality – and the world took notice. Join us this week as we ask the Lord to help us understand this trait and to empower us to cultivate it on our own lives. Don’t miss it as we continue with Don’t Hate, Cultivate
Title: Take A Walk Series: Grow Passage: Psalm 1 God is at work to make us GROW! He is actively at work in us to move us toward maturity. This week you’ll need your sneakers, because God is inviting you… on a walk! Our Creator will take us on a stroll, and along the way He will point out some sights as He reveals to us the first picture of a mature and godly follower of Jesus.
Title: God's Plan Series: Grow Passage: Colossians 1:21-22, 28-29 Happy New Year! As most people are thinking about the resolutions and intentions they want to fulfill this year, we’re going to begin the new year by asking an even bigger question: What is God’s plan for my life? Join us as we look at God’s Plan and determine how we’ll respond to this plan in 2023 as a community of faith.
Title: Good News of Great Joy Series: Hope of the World Passage: Isaiah 61:1-3 Good news can change your entire life. All it takes is a few words to let you know that things will never be the same. This Christmas Eve, our messenger makes one final appearance to share with us a few words that will change your world... from the Creator of the world. He comes to us as a man on a mission, carrying Good News of Great Joy.
Title: He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not Series: Hope of the World Passage: Isaiah 43:1-7 If actions are louder than words, than what is the most powerful way to say, “I love you”? This week, God arrives with a declaration of love for His people as His people look forward to the ultimate demonstration of His affection: The advent of Love Himself. Join us on Sunday for He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not.
Title: When Peace is in Pieces Series: Hope of the World Passage: Isaiah 25:6-9 & 26:1-4 Invasion. War. Factions. Displaced refugees. Not much has changed since 586 B.C. Globally, our peace is in pieces. Relationally, our society is not much better as gossip, division and hostility rule the day. Most of us can’t even spell the word “peace” behind our keyboards, even with 140 characters. This week, Isaiah, God’s messenger comes to God’s people to tell them of a day when peace will rule the land and our hearts.