2019 Japan VBS: Landed in Japan!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ohayougozaimasu (good morning) from Japan! We’re all settled in Nagoya. Just a little recap of the last 24+ hours… Our team arrived at LAX around 9AM and checked in our luggage and supplies for VBS. We were joined by Pastor Gavin, Chris, David, Seichi, and the rest of the Kato fam (Christina will be joining […]
A Sincere and Pure Devotion (1 Corinthians 7:25-40)
Key idea: A life centered on Messiah means a life of sincere and pure devotion to Messiah. A life of sincere and pure devotion consists of two characteristics: 1. A sincere and pure devotion enables us to have a unique involvement with the world (vv. 25-31) We have a unique perspective on relationships (vv. 25-28) […]
Stand Firm (2 Thessalonians 2:13-17)
Key Idea: Secured by the Gospel described in Holy Scripture – believers can find immeasurable comfort to stand firm against attacks on their faith.
Ambassadors for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:16-20)
Key Idea – We must be ambassadors for Christ through the Gospel of Christ I. The Gospel changes how we understand ourselves ||. The Gospel changes how we understand others
Against Deception (2 Thessalonians 2:1-12)
Key Idea: A steadfast life that anticipates Christ’s return requires vigilance against the dangers of deception.
The One Who Saves and Satisfies (John 6:48-59)
Key Idea: The truth that Jesus saves and satisfies is the reality that we must daily embrace by faith.
Faithful Endurance (2 Thessalonians 1:1-12)
God’s Gracious Gift (John 6:35-47)
Needed Faith (v. 35, 40, 47) Obscured Faith (v. 36, 41-42) Granted & Gracious Faith (v. 37, 44) Transforming Faith (v. 35, 37, 39, 40, 47)
What Kind of King Do You Seek?(John 6:22-35)
Key Idea: Our self-focused following robs us of the soul satisfying nature of Christ-focused faith. I. Beware a self-focused following A self-focused following makes a god out of his gifts A self-focused following makes God about his gifts II. Pursue a Christ-focused faith A Christ-focused faith sees gifts as pointing to the greatness of Christ […]
Marks of a Steadfast Life (1 Thessalonians 5:25-28)
Three marks of a steadfast and faithful life in Christ: I. A life of dependence II. A life of community III. A life of learning