Posts tagged with ‘sacrifice’

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Beyond the Walls

by Steve

For the most part we already know the basics of the Easter story. What I mean is we know the timeline. Palm Sunday is followed by the Lord’s Supper (although we may not call it Maundy Thursday or know that it is derived from the Latin “mandatum” for command. Check out John 13:34 to see […]

Palm Sunday: Staying Power

by Steve

  Based on Matthew 21:1-4 Sermon Notes 04.01.12 Staying Power Announcement Slides 4.01.12 Worship 04.01.12 Palm Sunday Late Service   Early Service   Related posts: Footprints: Staying Power Beyond the Walls What is Heaven? part 1 You Are Here pt1

Why VBS is Important!

by Steve

For Them  – Every Child deserves a chance to experience, explore and embrace God’s love in and among God’s people. When children see real life men and women living as disciples, they are encouraged to learn about God’s dream for their lives too. They deserve to have a place where people give generously of the time, talents and […]

Our Values: Mission Minded

by Steve

“I will say to the captives, ‘Come out,’ and to those in darkness, ‘Be Free!'” Isaiah 49:9    The highest aim of mission-minded people is not self-protection but self sacrifice, to empty themselves of themselves in order to be used by God and filled with the Spirit of God. They know first hand what addictions […]

Holy Communion

by Steve

      As early as the Emmaus experience on the day of Resurrection, recorded in Luke 24:13-35, Christians recognized the presence of Jesus Christ in the breaking of bread. The traditional Jewish practice of taking bread, blessing and thanking God, and breaking and sharing the bread took on new meaning for them. When followers of Christ […]

Christian Independence

by Steve

 Week of July 3, 2011 As Christians we have an obligation to pass on those values and beliefs to the next generation. As a church I hope we can pass along to our children these key values Christ Centered  /  Kingdom Focused  /  Mission Minded.  Scripture Verse          Deuteronomy 6:20-25 Sermon Slides             worship 07.03.11 Christian Independence […]

The Invisible Woman

by Steve

A good message about leaving a legacy and being used for a noble purpose that is beyond meeting our own needs. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YU0aNAHXP0] Related posts: Conversations for Parents Haiti Mission Society Video Should Churches do Commercials? Day 3 – What Drives Your Life?

That’s Your Opinion!

by Steve

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaObvOYaTSA] Opinion n belief stronger than impression and less strong than positive knowledge Truth n the state of being the case : (2): the body of real things, events, and facts What you choose to believe about Jesus and what he shows us about life is the most important decision of your life.  When Jesus says, “I […]