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United by Grace | April 28, 2018

United by Grace – April 28, 2018

Introduction: Following Jesus -> Paul’s Journey -> Peter in Antioch

Big Idea: Jesus set us free so we can live for Him.

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21 (NLT)

Galatians 2:11-14 (NLT)

But when Peter came to Antioch, I had to oppose him to his face, for what he did was very wrong. When he first…

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Living Faith | April 21, 2018

Living Faith – April 21, 2018

Introduction: Following Jesus -> Paul’s Journey -> Antioch (3rdlargest city in Roman Empire, first place where disciples called Christians, base for Paul and Barnabas’ missionary journeys)

Big Idea: What do I do when I become a Christian? (next steps / original meaning -> living faith)

Scripture: Acts…

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Faith Over Fear | April 14, 2018

Faith Over Fear – April 14, 2018

Introduction: Following Jesus -> Paul’s Journey -> From Pharisee to Preacher

Big Idea: The resurrection of Christ changes everything (do not be afraid / fear not)

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31 (CSB)

Acts 9:19-25 (CSB)

Saul was with the disciples in Damascus for some time. Immediately he began…

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Saul Became Paul | April 7, 2018

Saul Became Paul – April 7, 2018

Introduction: Following Jesus -> Paul’s Journey -> Before Agrippa II & Fetus

Big Idea: The Gospel of Christ should change our hearts (the resurrection sets us free).

Scripture: Acts 26:12-29 (NLT)

Acts 26:12-18 (NLT)

“One day I was on such a mission to Damascus, armed with the authority and…

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Save the World | March 31, 2018

Save the World – March 31, 2018

Introduction: Following Jesus -> the resurrection -> what Jesus came back to say

Big Idea: We are called to make disciples of all nations (Jesus came to save us all).

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 (CSB)

Matthew 28:16-20 (CSB)

The eleven disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had…

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King of the Jews | March 24, 2018

King of the Jews – March 24, 2018

Introduction: Following Jesus -> John’s account of Palm Sunday and Good Friday

Big Idea: Jesus is the promised King of the Jews. He died so we may live.

Scripture: John 12:12-19, 18:33-38, 19:17-27 (CSB)

John 12:12-19 (CSB)

The next day, when the large crowd that had come to the festival heard…

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Pray as Jesus Prays | March 17, 2018

Pray as Jesus Prays – March 17, 2018

Introduction: Following Jesus -> John’s account of the Last Supper / Good Friday (Prayer for disciples)

Big Idea: We should pray for the same things Jesus prays for.

Scripture: John 17:1-19 (CSB)

John 17:1-19 (CSB)

Jesus spoke these things, looked up to heaven, and said: “Father, the hour has…

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Spirit of Truth | March 10, 2018

Spirit of Truth – March 10, 2018

Introduction: Following Jesus -> John’s account of the Last Supper / Good Friday

Big Idea: Jesus’ death was just the beginning…

Scripture: John 15:18-16:11 (CSB)

John 15:18-25 (CSB)

If the world hates you, understand that it hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would…

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Commanded to Love | March 3, 2018

Commanded to Love – March 3, 2018

Introduction: Following Jesus -> John’s account of the Last Supper (ch13-17)

Big Idea: If we love Jesus, we must love each other.

Scripture: John 13:1-14:24 (CSB)

John 13:1-11 (CSB)

Before the Passover Festival, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world to the Father. Having…

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Change the World | February 24, 2018

Change the World – February 24, 2018

Introduction: Following Jesus -> Sending the 72 -> Blueprint for changing the world

Big Idea: Jesus is sending us to prepare the way (with three things)

Scripture: Luke 10:1-22 (CSB)

Luke 10:1-6 (CSB)

After this, the Lord appointed seventy-two others, and he sent them ahead of him in pairs to…

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In This Together | February 17, 2018

In This Together – February 17, 2018

Introduction: Following Jesus -> James/John -> Sons of Thunder

Big Idea: We are called to follow Jesus together.

Scripture: Luke 9: 1-56 (CSB)

Luke 9:1-6 (CSB)

Summoning the Twelve, he gave them power and authority over all the demons and to heal diseases. Then he sent them to proclaim the…

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Ash Wednesday / Valentine's Day

Ash Wednesday / Valentine’s Day

Today is both Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day

Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent, which is a season of reflection and often fasting as we prepare our hearts to celebrate the events of Good Friday and Easter

Valentine’s Day began as the Feast of St. Valentine, who was martyred in the third century for defying the Roman Emperor…

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