Recommended Resources: February 8, 2021
Book Recommendation from a Pastor “Christ-Centered Worship” by Bryan Chappell Recommendation by Pastor David Lee My first real experience with Christian worship was the small, conservative Lutheran church connected with my elementary school. Its corporate worship practices were alien to me. A formal altar at the front of the sanctuary, stained glass windows lining the […]
Glory in the Gospel (John 17:1)
Glory – The manifestation of God’s holy goodness and greatness. Kevin DeYoung: “The glory of God refers to his splendor, his majesty, his beauty, his weightiness, his gravitas, his wow, his awesomeness, his unbelievable-ness. [Thus] To glorify God means to honor God. When you glorify someone, you celebrate them, you give them honor… [To use […]
The Fiery Furnace
Songs from Seeds Family Worship – https://www.seedsfamilyworship.com/ Used with permission – We’re Alive (Ephesians 2:4-5) Shout (Psalm 100:1-3) The Rock Eternal (Isaiah 26:3-4) Craft Supplies: –PDF Download -white paper (watercolor paper or card stock preferable) -watercolor paint (red, orange, yellow) -white crayon -scissors -glue stick Activity sheet for younger kids Activity sheet for older kids
The Gospel of John: Session 2 (Spring 2021)
Session 2 – Small Group Study Guide Download: Word | Download: PDF Word: How this truth should be understood Why are the phrases “When Jesus had spoken these words” and “the hour has come” important to understanding the context of this prayer? Jesus begins this prayer with “glory.” Glory is at the heart of this […]
A Life Well Lived (Ecclesiastes 9-10)
Snapshots of Jesus: Attitude of a Humble Servant (John 13:1-17)
I. Jesus’ Intention: Christ’s Love Fuels His Humility (John 13:1-5) II. Disciples’ Dissention: People Don’t Want to be Humble (13:6-11) III. The Messiah’s Revelation and the Disciples’ Application: Humility in Service is Our Call (12-17)
Recommended Resources: February 1, 2021
Book Recommendation from a Pastor “The End of the Christian Life” by Todd Billings Recommendation by Pastor Eric Cai About eight months ago, my wife and I had the profound, no, sacred and bittersweet privilege of visiting a beloved member of our church in her family’s home as she was nearing the end of her […]
The Gospel of John: Session 1 (Spring 2021)
Session 1 – Small Group Study Guide Download: Word | Download: PDF Word: How this truth should be understood According to vv. 7 and 8, what is the foundation of our love for others? What enables us to love? How does that foundation provide hope? How does the manifestation of God’s love through sending […]
Loving our Family (1 John 4:7-12)
1 John 4:7-12 Loving our Family Key Idea: Three realities of God’s love that strengthen our family in this unique season God’s love enables our love (v. 7-8) God’s love guides our understanding of life (v. 9-10) God’s love working through us makes Christ visible (v. 11-12) Practical ways to make our Savior visible through […]
Ezekiel Gave Hope
Songs from Seeds Family Worship – https://www.seedsfamilyworship.com/ Used with permission – If We Confess (1 John 1:8-9) Out of the Mud (Psalm 40:1-2) Crushed (Psalm 34:18) Craft Supplies: – PDF Download – Q-Tips – Brown Construction Paper – Crayons/Markers Activity sheet for younger kids Activity sheet for older kids