Mark 3:13-20; Acts 2:42-27 These passages find Jesus teaching the disciples to be His body through community. Care is not simply about hospital visiting and prayer, it’s about doing life together, going deeper and living out Jesus’ teaching together. John Wesley talked about three levels of church organization: Congregation Classes Bands (small groups) We experience [...]
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Isaiah 6:1:8 Shane described these verses as a “great worship passage,” as Isaiah sees the heavens open up and is enveloped by the power and glory of God. Worship is a powerful experience that is more than merely one hour on Sunday morning; it’s an encounter with the God of the Universe. Isaiah is overwhelmed [...]
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Ephesians 4 Shane reminded us that the closer we draw to Christ, the more we are transformed into the person He calls us to be. We cannot become His hands and feet until we seek the mind of Christ. As believers, we are doorways of Him every time we leave our homes. Growing in Christ [...]
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Mark 12:28-34 In this passage, religious teachers are questioning Jesus about which commandment was most important. He answered that the first and second were the most important; to love God with all of our heart, soul, strength and mind. Throughout this series, we’ve been talking about the idea of Saintuarie, a life of intentional holiness. [...]
Read More Lent, Mark, Sermons, Shane, SundayMalachi 3:10, II Corinthians 9:6 The focus for today’s message is replenishment. Our passages talk about replenishment in a broader context as we are called to be replenishment in the world. The passage from Malachi is often used to talk about stewardship of money, but is really about much more: our tithe of resources, gifts, [...]
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Isaiah 53:1-12 In this series, we’ve discussed rest and restoration; today we we talk about what happens when God reaches out for us. This passage seems heavy; it talks about what Jesus did for us on Calvary, but we also see hope. Shane outlined three things we learn about Jesus reaching out for us from [...]
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