October 25, 2020 John 12:37-50 “Believe THEN Be Freed” Service Orientation: The idea that “seeing is believing” just isn’t true. People see things all the time and still refuse to believe the truth. In order for seeing to become believing, the eyes of the heart must first be opened. Memory Verse for the Week: “For...
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Selfless Celebration – John 12:1-11
Sunday, October 4, 2020 John 12:1-11 “Selfless Celebration” Service Orientation: Knowing and serving Jesus is better than having anything. Everything is a loss compared to the treasure we have in being fully-devoted to him. Memory Verse for the Week: “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom...
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“Hopeless Hearts” – John 11:45-57
Sunday, September 27, 2020 John 11:45-57 “Hopeless Hearts” Service Orientation: Pride and power often cripple the ability to see and accept reality. And while Jesus saves those who turn to him, it requires egos to be checked, agendas to be released, and Jesus to be pursued over and above anything this world has to...
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“A Heartbroken Hero” – John 11:17-37
Sunday, September 13, 2020 John 11:17-37 “A Heartbroken Hero” Service Orientation: Jesus’ resurrection is the guarantee that death is dead. In Christ, there is no ultimate death for those who live by believing in him.
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“Listen, Believe, Follow” – John 10:22-42
Sunday, August 30, 2020 John 10:22-42 “Listen, Believe, Follow” Service Orientation: Belief compels a response. And while Jesus left no margin for doubting who he is, he places the responsibility of responding to who he is in the hands of people. How are you responding?
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“One Way, One Gate, One Shepherd” – John 10:1-21
Sunday, August 23, 2020 John 10:1-21 “One Way, One Gate, One Shepherd” Service Orientation: Jesus is the good shepherd. Those who belong to him discern and follow his voice. Whose voice are you hearing? Whose voice are you following?
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Reagan’s Letter
From Pastor Dave… “Either [Jesus] was who he said he was or he was the greatest faker and charlatan who ever lived. But would a liar and faker suffer the death he did when all he had to do to save himself was admit he’d been lying?” That was a quote from...
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The “I Am” Claims – John 8:48-59
Sunday, June 19, 2020 John 8:48-59 “The ‘I AM’ Claims” Service Orientation: Jesus claimed to not only be the Son of God, but to be in very nature God himself. He left no room for us to consider him otherwise. The question isn’t whether Jesus is God, but rather, do we take him at his...
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“Like Father Like Son” – John 8:31-41
Sunday, July 5, 2020 John 8:31-41 “Like Father Like Son” Service Orientation: Slavery is the default status of everyone, unless they’re freed and adopted by the Father. In Jesus, we’re not only free, but adopted to live free as children of God.
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“No Stones Allowed” – John 8:1-11
Sunday, June 21, 2020 John 8:1-11 “No Stones Allowed” Service Orientation: In a world of shame and guilt, Jesus offers something superior… grace. Following Jesus not only involves a recognition of sin and a reception of His grace, but it also calls for an extension of grace to others when we recognize sin in them.