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Are you RULE-IGIOUS?
May 3 2013 at 2:15 pm 0 Comments
Joshua Harris titled his message this past Sunday “Rule-igion.” He taught from Matthew 12:1-14 how we are often tempted as Christians to be focused on rules to the detriment of a relationship with Jesus Christ.
After viewing or listening to the message, take this ARE YOU RULE-IGIOUS? Test by Don DeVries:
In what ways do you drift toward “rule-igion” instead of resting on Jesus? Consider the following list:
• Do you feel more confident and more accepted by God when you are doing well spiritually?
• Do you wonder if God has forsaken you, turned his back or finds you unacceptable when having a bad day spiritually?
• If God asked you, “Why should I answer your prayer?” would you inventory any unconfessed sins, remind God of your consistent quiet times, or tell him of your good works towards others?
• When reading your Bible, what does your heart and mind notice first and most—the things you need to do or the works done by the Savior?
• Which are you more aware of, all the ways you need to grow or who you are in Christ?
• Can others’ personal examples or practices bring guilt or discouragement?
• Do you think that God’s forgiveness only kicks in after you have reached some mysterious level of remorse, repentance or suffering for your sin?
• Do you find that being led by the Spirit and trusting in God’s sovereign wisdom are not nearly as appealing as having a set of rules that will settle every question?
• When you hear teaching that includes practical instruction, do you tend to leave discouraged because your already overwhelming task list just increased?
• Do you feel discouraged or condemned when you fail, make a mistake or sin?
• Do you tend to relate to Jesus as the new Lawgiver? Is your prayer and plea to ask the Lord how to do it?
• Do you tend to be critical, perfectionistic, or self-righteous?
• Do you find it difficult to relate to others who practice differently than you do on nonessential or disputable matters? Do your personal convictions on disputable matters tend to become laws everyone should follow?
Sunday Recap
April 30 2013 at 1:19 pm 0 CommentsRecap of Sunday: April 28
We worshipped the Lord in song:
• We praised God for his glory in creation and redemption with How Great Thou Art
• We then focused on the power and authority of Jesus with Authority of Christ and Your Great Name
• We then remembered God’s care for us in every circumstance of our lives with the song Cornerstone.
We welcomed guests and shared news in our church life.
We heard God’s Word:
• Joshua Harris preached a message titled Rule-igion on Jesus’ command to follow him from Matthew 12:1-14.
We were sent into the world with a benediction from 2 Corinthians 13:14.
Resources for your Family and Care Group:
• Sermon Outline and Application Questions
• Kids in Discovery Land learned about Jesus being presented in the temple (Lesson 3 in Old Story New) from Matthew 2 and Luke 2:22-52.
• 12:13 students studied Ephesians 1:15-20 and learned that God wants us to experience the life-giving joy of his grace in our hearts.
Sunday Recap
April 23 2013 at 10:45 am 0 CommentsRecap of Sunday: April 21
We celebrated the gospel through song and the Lord’s Supper:
• How Great is Our God
• Responsive reading on the gospel
• Savior of the World
• The Lord’s Supper (during distribution, the worship team sang My Faith Has Found a Resting Place)
• Bless the Lord (Son of Man)
• As Long As I Have Breath
We welcomed guests and shared news in our church life.
We heard God’s Word:
• Mark Mitchell preached a message titled Come and Find Rest on Jesus’ command to follow him from Matthew 11:25-30.
We reflected on the preaching of the Word by listening to Come to Me and singing The Lord Is. We closed with Matthew 11:28 as a benediction.
Resources for your Family and Care Group:
• Sermon Outline and Application Questions
• Kids in Discovery Land learned about the foretelling of Jesus’ birth (Lesson 2 in Old Story New) from Matthew 2 and Luke 2:1-20.
• 12:13 students studied Ephesians 1:7 and learned that we are redeemed by Christ.
Sunday Recap
April 18 2013 at 12:17 pm 0 CommentsRecap of Sunday: April 14
We celebrated Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection:
Following the call to worship from Psalm 96:1-2, we responded by singing:
• Christ Is Risen (He Is Risen Indeed)
• Scripture Reading - Isaiah 53:4a, 5
• Behold the Lamb
• Holy
• It is Finished
We welcomed guests and shared news in our church life.
We heard God’s Word:
• Ben Wikner preached a message titled Follow Me! on Jesus’ command to follow him from Matthew 4:19, 8:22, 9:9, 10:38, 16:2-4 and 19:21.
We responded in song with All I Have is Christ and closed with a doxology from Ephesians 3:20-21.
Resources for your Family and Care Group:
• Sermon Outline and Application Questions
• Kids in Discovery Land learned about the foretelling of Jesus’ birth (Lesson 2 in Old Story New) from Matthew 2 and Luke 2:1-20.
Sunday Recap
April 9 2013 at 12:04 pm 0 CommentsRecap of Sunday: April 7
We worshipped God in song:
Our songs focused on praise of God’s character and giving thanks for God’s abundant generosity. Following the call of Psalm 96:1-3, we celebrated God’s work to save people from among the nations and considered how that affects our expression of worship. Joshua Harris commented: “God is actively saving people, here in our community, who don’t all look the same. So why not let that diversity shine through in the songs we’re singing?”
• All Creatures of Our God and King
• You Are Holy (Prince of Peace)
• Bless the Lord (Son of Man)
• As Long As I Have Breath
• Jesus, Thank You
We welcomed guests and shared news in our church life.
We heard God’s Word:
• Robin Boisvert preached a message titled Are You The One Who Is To Come? from Matthew 11:1-24.
Resources for your Family and Care Group:
• Sermon Outline and Application Questions will be available soon.
• Kids in Discovery Land learned about the story of Nehemiah (Lesson 78 in Long Story Short) from Nehemiah 1-6.
Sunday Recap
April 3 2013 at 11:56 am 1 CommentsRecap of Easter Sunday: March 31
We worshipped God in song:
• Christ the Lord is Risen Today
• Christ is Risen (He is Risen Indeed)
• You Are Our Hope
• Baptisms (first meeting)
• In Christ Alone
• Christ is Risen (second meeting)
We welcomed guests and shared news in our church life.
We heard God’s Word:
• Joshua Harris preached a message titled Do Not Disbelieve, But Believe from John 20.
We responded in song with The Saving One.
Join us in praying that many guests would continue to come on Sundays or come to Introducing God to learn more about the significance of Christ’s death and resurrection. Christ is risen, he is risen indeed!
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