Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Images of the Savior--Week 1, November 29


In The Gathering we launch a new series this week. “Images of the Savior” seeks to look at a familiar message through some unique lenses. First of all, we’re trying something new in worship that we’ve never done before. Alongside those of us who lead worship in word and song, we have a servant who has agreed to lead worship alongside us in a different way. You’ll like it—trust me. Come see what I mean.
This is a series that will be particularly meaningful if you’ll come each week during this advent season. Each week will be a part of the bigger picture. I encourage you to come see what I mean.
In this introductory we look at what it means to make ourselves available to God to do His work in us. Sometimes that may even appear as though it will cost us dearly. Would we/will we readily agree to God’s plan that looks like it may cost dearly? Are we ready to say to God, I trust You to work out your plan in my life? Are we ready to say to God that we’ll go where He leads, knowing that He’ll take care of us? Let’s look together at this first image of the Savior.

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Home Builders—Week 5--What's My Home Worth?

What do you have that is of great value to you? Maybe a car that you love? Many people say their home is the largest investment they’ll ever make. Would you say your family? Would you pick something tangible or intangible?

Jesus taught about things of great value. He challenges the hearers of His message to consider the things of their lives that are valuable. Then He challenges them to consider their cost. That cost is something that can weigh us down or lift us up. This week’s message focuses on the worth. What is my home worth to me? What is my home worth to God? Would you join me in an honest exploration of God’s answer?

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Images of the Savior--Week 1, November 29


In The Gathering we launch a new series this week. “Images of the Savior” seeks to look at a familiar message through some unique lenses. First of all, we’re trying something new in worship that we’ve never done before. Alongside those of us who lead worship in word and song, we have a servant who has agreed to lead worship alongside us in a different way. You’ll like it—trust me. Come see what I mean.
This is a series that will be particularly meaningful if you’ll come each week during this advent season. Each week will be a part of the bigger picture. I encourage you to come see what I mean.
In this introductory we look at what it means to make ourselves available to God to do His work in us. Sometimes that may even appear as though it will cost us dearly. Would we/will we readily agree to God’s plan that looks like it may cost dearly? Are we ready to say to God, I trust You to work out your plan in my life? Are we ready to say to God that we’ll go where He leads, knowing that He’ll take care of us? Let’s look together at this first image of the Savior.

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Home Builders—Week 5--What's My Home Worth?

What do you have that is of great value to you? Maybe a car that you love? Many people say their home is the largest investment they’ll ever make. Would you say your family? Would you pick something tangible or intangible?

Jesus taught about things of great value. He challenges the hearers of His message to consider the things of their lives that are valuable. Then He challenges them to consider their cost. That cost is something that can weigh us down or lift us up. This week’s message focuses on the worth. What is my home worth to me? What is my home worth to God? Would you join me in an honest exploration of God’s answer?