Sunday, January 10, 2021 John 17:20-26 “One For All and All for One” Service Orientation: Our mission as a church and as followers of Jesus is only realized and accomplished to the degree that we live united to, and in unity with, other believers. Memory Verse for the Week: “Therefore if you have any encouragement...
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“Locked and Loaded” – John 17:6-19
Sunday, January 3, 2021 John 17:6-19 “Locked and Loaded” Service Orientation: Although we are in the world, we are not to be of it, and we most certainly are not to retreat from it either. In Christ, we are called to overcome the world. Memory Verse for the Week: John 2:15 – “Do not...
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“The Ultimate Gift” – John 17:1-5
December 27th, 2020 John 17:1-5 “The Ultimate Gift” Call to Worship: Selected verses from Psalm 116 Aux. text: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Service Orientation: The glory of God finds its ultimate expression on the cross. “In Christ” death becomes the supreme festival on the pathway to freedom {Bonhoeffer}. “In Christ” death is transformed into the...
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“The Gift of an Advocate” – John 16:5-15
Sunday, December 20, 2020 John 16:5-15 “The Gift of an Advocate” Service Orientation: In Christ, you have been given the gift of the Holy Spirit. Merry Christmas! Memory Verse for the Week: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all...
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“Warned” – John 15:18-16:4
December 13th, 2020 John 15:18-16:4 “Warned” Call to Worship: Psalm 69 Aux. text: Matthew 10:17-42
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Pruned to Produce – John 15:1-17
Sunday, December 6, 2020 John 15:1-17 “Pruned to Produce” Service Orientation: Jesus’ people are called to bear fruit. And bearing fruit requires connection, abiding, and even pruning. In Christ, all three serve to help advance Jesus’ mission in bringing light to a darkened world. Memory Verse for the Week: Ephesians 2:19-20 Consequently, you are no...
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“Our Holy Helper” – John 14:15-31
Sunday, November 29, 2020 John 14:15-31 “Our Holy Helper” Service Orientation: In Jesus, we have been given a Holy Helper to live in and through us; giving power to truly live and power to truly overcome. Memory Verse for the Week: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you...
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“Home Sweet Heaven” – John 14:1-14
Sunday, November 22, 2020 John 14:1-14 “Home Sweet Heaven” Service Orientation: When we know Jesus for who he truly is, and trust him as our savior, we have heaven to look forward to. In him alone is life eternal. Memory Verse for the Week: “‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be...
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“Love” – John 13:31-38
November 15th, 2020 John 13:31-38 “Love” Call to Worship: Psalm 100 Aux. texts: Matthew 22:35-40 & 1 John 4:19-21
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“Deceptive Disciple” – John 13:18-30
Sunday, November 8, 2020 John 13:18-30 “Deceptive Disciple” Service Orientation: Proximity does not directly correlate with integrity. While Judas was close to Jesus in proximity, his betrayal revealed him to be an eternity away. Memory Verse for the Week: “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” Romans 12:10