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The Gift of God — December 24, 25, 29, January 5
In the season of Christmas, we receive the gift of God. That does not simply mean we receive the gifts God gives. When we look into the manger, we see that God is the gift. In the person of Jesus, God gave us himself. And because our God became true man and did everything necessary for our salvation, he is able to give us so many other Christmas gifts: forgiveness, hope, peace, a place in his family, eternal life in paradise. We could not and need not earn these. Because they are gifts, given by our gracious God to show us his favor.
A Real Christmas — December 1-22
In the season of Advent, Christians observe the connection between the first time the Son of God came into our world as the Savior and the second time he will come as the Judge. Advent prepares our minds and hearts, so that we might soon celebrate a real Christmas.
Live Like You’ll Live Forever — October 27 – November 24
“Live each day like it’s your last.” You have probably heard that advice. It sounds wise—an encouragement to take advantage of the time you have. However, that advice is completely backwards. Because the reality is, thanks to Jesus, we have an unending amount of time. Let that sink in. Really think about it. Jesus has given you the gift of eternal life. You are going to live forever.
If you really thought it was your last day, that belief would shape how you lived that day. In this series, let us consider how the gift of eternal life shapes how we live each day. Live like you’ll live forever!
- Oct 27 (Reformation) – Live a Life of Fearless Witness
- Nov 3 (All Saints’ Day) – Live Knowing Life Only Gets Better
- Nov 10 – Live a Life of Startling Generosity
- Nov 17 – Live Free from the Fear of Judgment
- Nov 24 – Live with Your Eyes on the Skies
The Need For Followership — September 1- October 20
“We need better leadership!” Have you ever said that? You knew that no matter how many resources an organization has, it will flounder if leaders do not lead well. Leadership is extremely important.
Jesus Christ is the leader of our congregation, our home, our lives. And his leadership is perfect in every way. Therefore, when things are amiss in any of those arenas, what is needed is not better leadership, but better followership. In this series, we ask Christ to empower us with his Spirit so that we might better follow his lead. Our worship follows this path:
- Sept 1 – Followers of Christ Obey His Law from the Heart
- Sept 8 – Followers of Christ See the True Purpose of His Power
- Sept 15 – Followers of Christ Are Armed for Battle
- Sept 22 – Followers of Christ Are Humble Servants
- Sept 29 – Followers of Christ Have Powerful Allies
- Oct 6 – Followers of Christ Know How to Love Their Families
- Oct 13 – Followers of Christ Maintain Proper Priorities
- Oct 20 – Followers of Christ Make Selfless Sacrifices
I Am The Bread Of Life — August 11-25
Bread is a staple food. Scripture will sometimes refer to bread and water as all one needs to sustain physical life. What is Jesus saying when he calls himself “the bread of life”? Why would people would abandon Jesus for saying such? Are we ever tempted to do the same? These and other questions we will ponder in this series. Our worship will follow this path_: I Am the Bread of Life…
- August 11-12 – …Spiritual Food for Those Focused on the Earthly
- August 18-19 – …the Bread that Gives Wisdom and Life
- August 25-26 – …the Only Food We Really Need
Meaningful Ministry — July 21 – August 4
“Ministry” is one of those churchy words that is often used, yet perhaps not fully understood. Ministry comes from the Latin word for “service.” Ministry involves serving others with love, compassion, and empathy. Helping someone with physical needs is sometimes called “compassion ministry.” Helping someone with their spiritual needs, sharing the good news of Christ, is generally called “gospel ministry.” We misunderstand ministry if we think of it as something only ministers do. While pastors are called to perform gospel ministry on behalf of others, ultimately every believer is called by God to reflect Christ-like love and share the message of salvation as God provides those opportunities.
In this worship series we will see our efforts to meet the needs of those God brings into our sphere of influence as meaningful ministry. In our service to them, those people see God’s love and God sees our faith.
- July 21 – Jesus Models a Compassionate Shepherd’s Heart
- July 28 – God Meets Our Needs to Meet Others’ Needs
- August 4 – Fear Not, for the Lord Is with You
Spiritual Warefare — June 2 – July 14
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms” (Ephesians 6:12). We don’t always remember this. We often only consider the enemies we can see and hear—those in this world with us. But the enemy behind all our enemies is hidden, and cunning, and wicked. How do we take our stand against such enemies—seen or unseen? That is the focus of this series as we are reminded how to “be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power” (Ephesians 6:10)!
- June 2-3 – The Preparation for Battle
- June 9-10 – Know the Enemy’s Method
- June 16-17 – The Battle Outside the Church: Trial of Faith
- June 23-24 – The Battle Within the Church: False Teachings
- June 30-July 1 – The Battle Within My Heart
- July 7-8 – Our Offensive Weapon: The Word of God
- July 14-15 Call-In Support: Prayer
The Trinity — May 26
Scripture teaches that there is only one God. Yet that God exists as three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Incomprehensible! It is the type of teaching about which the psalmist declares, “Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain” (Psalm 139:6). We believe in the Triune God without fully comprehending his existence, simply because the Spirit has given us the gift of faith. Our belief in the triune God came from the top down.
Not only is the concept of the Trinity itself something unique to the Christian faith, but what the triune God does for us and offers us is also completely unique. Our triune God invites us into the blessed relationship that is part of his very nature. The members of the Trinity share with us an intimacy that they have enjoyed with each other from eternity. Our triune God makes us not servants or subjects but blessed members of his family.
Resurrection Reality — March 31-May 19
Easter is not just a holiday. Easter is history. If Christ remained dead, he is a fraud and failure. But Christ has indeed been raised. The reality of the resurrection does not just change our future, but the way we look at life now.
- 3/31 (Festival) – All Will Be Made Alive
- 4/7 – The Living Lord Gives Proof and Peace
- 4/14 – We Have a Meaningful Message to Share
- 4/21 – The Risen Savior Provides Good Shepherding
- 4/28 – The Living Lord Produces Active Faith (Youth Confirmation, 10:30)
- 5/5 – Jesus’ Business Is Love; Therefore, So Is Ours
- 5/9 (Ascension) – Christ’s Ascension Means His Is Closer than Ever
- 5/12 – We Will Overcome this Broken World
- 5/19 (Pentecost) – Christ Has Not Left Us Alone
God on Trial — March 28 and 29
The unbelieving world has always insisted on putting God on trial. This series takes us back to the moments when God was literally on trial before men in the person of Christ. In these inspired episodes, we find forgiveness for us and all people, love for our enemies, strength for our faith, and courage to testify to the truth.
- Mar 28 (Holy Thursday) – Respite
- Mar 29 (Good Friday) – Evidence
