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
You Are How You Worship (1 Corinthians 14:33b-40)
Episode 82: Lifting the Stigma of COVID
“Whether we come alongside to help someone weighed down with shame or we help confront the sources of stigma in our community, our great motive must be to fix our eyes more fervently onto Christ. Let’s take these steps to care for one another. As we do this, we will not only bring healing but […]
Recommended Resources: January 25, 2021
Book Recommendation from a Pastor “Conscience: What It Is, How to Train It, and Loving Those Who Differ” by Andy Naselli and J.D. Crowley Recommendation by Pastor Francis Chow Pastor Gavin preached a couple Sundays ago about our need to pursue unity in Christ despite the many differences that might exist within the church. But […]