Matthew 9:9-13 “BLESS: Eat Together”

Message: Matthew 9:9-13 “BLESS: Eat Together”

Big Idea: One of Jesus’ missional practices was to Eat with People. He ate with people who others would never have associated with. Eating with others is a way to break down barriers and ultimately draw people to Christ. Today we’ll talk about the missional practice of eating together.

John 19:16-27 “Naked”

Message: John 19:16-27 “Naked”

In Genesis God clothed the naked sinners with clothes he made for them. In this passage, God gives us his clothes to wear, while he wears our nakedness. As John becomes family to Mary, so also, in Christ, we become family with one another.

John 19:6a-16 “Power Plays”

Message: John 19:6a-16 “Power Plays”  

In this message, we continue the theme of Christ the King, but we see the use of ‘Power Plays’ as demonstrated in both Pontius Pilate and the Chief Priests. In the powers of the world we see the powers of darkness at work and are reminded to trust in the power of God alone and to not lean on our own strength or understanding. Jesus demonstrates that ‘the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.’ 1 Cor 1:25

Luke 18:35-42 BLESS: "Listen with Care"

Message: Luke 18:35-42 BLESS: "Listen with Care" 

This week we continue our intentional evangelism initiative: BLESS. The first step was to Begin with Prayer for those God was placing on our hearts. The next step is the practice of Listening with Care. To bless people on the Jesus Mission, we will listen to people’s needs and stories more than we talk. As the old saying goes, “No one cares what you know until they know that you care.”

Matthew 5:13-16 "Salt & Light in Our Community"

Message: Matthew 5:13-16 "Salt & Light in Our Community" 

This message will focus on the characteristics of Christians that are actually being “salt” and “light” in their communities. They strive to know God, and are helping other people get to know God (through inviting them to experience heartfelt worship),  They are striving to grow in their own relationship with God, and they are helping people grow in their relationship with God (through encouraging them to pursue intentional discipleship), and they are joining God in His work in the world (evangelism;  intentional compassion, mercy, justice).

John 6:48-59 “Hunger for God”

Message: John 6:48-59 “Hungerfor God”

In this fifteen-minute communion message we’ll talk about how communion calls us toward both hunger for God and intimate satisfaction through union with Christ. In communion, as in marriage, two become one flesh.

John 19:1-7 “The Coronation Ceremony”

Message: John 19:1-7 “The Coronation Ceremony”

In this week’s passage we see Jesus’ mock Coronation ceremony, but are reminded that he is our humble King and God. The way of redemption and glorification come through humility. Christ’s kingship is radically different from the examples we have in the world.