Message by Daniel Broyles.
Message by Daniel Broyles.
Message by Justin Ray.
Message: Paul Mermilliod Big Truth: Jesus Follower Are Fellow Heirs Through the Gospel Big Ideas: Our Adoption Into God's Family Is A Mystery Our Adoption Into God's Family Is A Miracle Our Adoption Into God's Family Is A Ministry Our Adoption Is God's Masterpiece
Message by Mike Laughrun. Big Truth: Jesus Followers Are Brought Near To God By His Blood. Big Ideas: In Christ, Jesus followers have peace with God and peace with one another. In Christ, Jesus followers are one. In Christ, Jesus followers possess kingdom citizenship. In Christ, Jesus followers belong to God’s family. In Christ, Jesus followers are being built into a dwelling place of God.
Message by Mike Laughrun. Ephesians 2:11:22 (11) Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands– (12) remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. (13) But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. (14) For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility (15) by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, (16) and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. (17) And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near. (18) For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. (19) So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, (20) built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, (21) in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. (22) In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit. BIG TRUTH: JESUS FOLLOWERS ARE BROUGHT NEAR TO GOD BY HIS BLOOD “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” Ephesians 2:13 BIG IDEAS: In our sin, we were separated from Christ. In our sin, we were alienated from God’s people. In our sin, we were strangers to God’s promises. In our sin, we were hopeless and godless.
Message by Paul Mermilliod. Big Truth: Jesus Followers Are Saved By Grace Through Faith In Him “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9) Big Ideas: __ We Were Dead In Sin, Now We Are Alive In Jesus! (2:1, 5-6) We Were Slaves To Sin, Now We Are Seated In Freedom With Jesus! (2:3, 6) __ How Does God Save Us? Big Idea: __ __ Why Did God Save Us? Big Ideas: __ __
Message by Paul Mermilliod. Big Truth: Jesus Followers Are Saved By Grace Through Faith In Him “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9) BIG IDEAS: __ __
Message by Mike Laughrun.
Message by Daniel Broyles.
Message by Daniel Broyles.
BIG TRUTH: Jesus Followers Are Called According To His Purpose “… In love he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will…” (Ephesians 1:4-5)
Message by Paul Mermilliod. Big Truth: Jesus Followers Are Called To Be Faithful Saints Big Ideas: Faithful saints are called according to His purpose. Faithful saints walk according to His calling. The calling and walking of faithful saints are fueled by grace and peace. _________ Know: Paul wrote this letter to remind the church at Ephesus of the gospel and encourage them to live accordingly. This week, read through the whole book of Ephesians. Do: Be purposed to study and be transformed by God’s Word in 2024. Invite someone to take a next step in following Jesus alongside you. Feel: God has given us grace and peace. Respond in thanksgiving. Want: Long to live as a faithful saint in Christ. Don’t be satisfied to stay where you are; be diligent to grow in maturity.
Message by Mike Laughrun. Big Truth Luke 21:27-36 Jesus Followers Wait With Prayers Big Ideas: In our waiting, prayer guards our hearts and minds. In our waiting, prayer strengthens our faithfulness. In our waiting, we pray intimately. In our waiting, we pray scripturally. In our waiting, we pray worshipfully. In our waiting, we pray dependently. In our waiting, we pray urgently. In our waiting, we pray consistently and specifically. In our waiting, we pray missionally. In our waiting, we pray expectantly.
Message by Mike Laughrun. Big Truth Jesus Followers Wait With Joy Big Ideas: In Our Waiting, We Rejoice In God’s Faithfulness. In Our Waiting, We Rejoice In God’s Favor. In Our Waiting, We Rejoice Anticipating Our Lord’s Return. Luke 2:1-7 (1) In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. (2) This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. (3) And all went to be registered, each to his own town. (4) And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, (5) to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. (6) And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. (7) And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. (8) And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. (9) And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. (10) And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. (11) For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. (12) And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” (13) And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, (14) “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
This Advent, we remember to anticipate by living on mission. Message by Mike Laughrun.
Message by Daniel Broyles. Big Truth: Jesus Followers Wait With Hope (Prize Jesus As The Treasure) Philippians 3:20-21 From [heaven] we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself. Philippians 3:12–4:1 [12] Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. [13] Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, [14] I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. [15] Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. [16] Only let us hold true to what we have attained. [17] Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. [18] For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. [19] Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. [20] But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, [21] who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself. [4:1] Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved. BIG IDEAS: Jesus Is The Treasure Of His Followers Jesus Is The Love Of His Followers Jesus Is The Hope Of His Followers
Message by special guest Troy Temple.
Message by Mike Laughrun. Big Truth The Church is radically generous. Big Ideas: We give regardless of circumstances. We give proportionally, sacrificially, and willingly. We give missionally. We give worshipfully. We give consistently and joyfully. We give trusting God as our faithful provider.
Laura hosts a conversation with Mike Laughrun and Zane Pratt.
Message by Mike Laughrun. Big Truth: Jesus followers are called to go make disciples together. Big Ideas: Together, we are disciples on mission. Together, we go to our neighbors. Together, we go to the nations. Together, we give to go.
Message by Paul Mermilliod. Big Truth: God Equips His Church To Do His Will Big Ideas: God’s will is not a guessing game or a mystical feeling, but instead His purposes and commands revealed in Scripture. (21-22) God’s church can do His will because of who He is. (20) In Jesus, we are being equipped to do God’s will. (21) Through Jesus, we labor to faithfully do God’s will. (22) Through Jesus, God’s church accomplishes His will together. (22)