This is an important episode to me. I’ve always longed for our churches to connect in meaningful ways. Sometimes we do great at it. Other times not so much. And now, after (I know it’s not over) a pandemic, we need to focus on doing so even more. Here are a few ways some…
SERMON TITLE: The Necessity of Grace BIBLICAL REFLECTIONEphesians 2:8-10 Summarize the passage by asking Who? What? When? Where? Why PERSONAL REFLECTION How do you explain what God’s grace is? How have you experienced God’s grace recently? What “vile” ways can the church share God’s grace today? RECALLING THE MESSAGE How does this message help…
1 John 5:1-5 Jesus said, “my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:30). That has been an encouraging invitation for many weary souls. And for good reason! It removes the burden of having to prove yourself worthy of salvation and love. You aren’t and you don’t have to be. Jesus has…
Worrying doesn’t change what you’re worried about, but it does stress you out more. Read Proverbs 12:25
James 1:2-11 We all know the saying: What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. You may have heard that in a country song or know it comes from a 19th century philosopher. How do your life experiences affirm or challenge that notion? Some believe the opposite is true. That what doesn’t kill you doesn’t make…
When you can’t see yet where God is taking you, reflect on where God has already brought you. Read Nehemiah 9:12