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In this sermon, Michael Easley explores the themes of apostolic teaching, unity in Christ, the significance of glory, and the understanding of God's righteousness and love. He emphasizes the importance of the apostles' mission to spread the gospel, the necessity of doctrinal purity for true unity, and the transformative power of experiencing Christ's glory. The sermon culminates in the profound truth that God's love for believers is as deep as His love for His Son, Jesus Christ. Takeaways Jesus prays for future believers and their mission. Unity in Christ is based on doctrinal purity. The gospel is central to Christian unity. Experiencing Christ's glory deepens our faith. Authentic Christian relationships invite the world to believe. God's righteousness is distinct from worldly standards. Believers are called to reflect God's love to the world. The depth of God's love is demonstrated on the cross. Our ultimate hope is rooted in God's love for us. Michael originally taught ‘Jesus Prays for His Church (John 17:20-26)' at Immanuel Bible Church.

Recorded on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Other scripture cited: Ezekiel 36:22-28; Hebrews 3:7-15.Support the show

Experiencing Christ through the Word, Worship and Prayer

It's the dead of night. The wind is still and Jesus is bowed on the ground. The silence can be cut with a knife as the trees of the garden stand still. His tears have covered the ground beneath Him, tinged red by the blood they contain. As he stands, his knees feel feeble from the exertion poured out seeking His Father. He moves towards the disciples, His friends, and finding them asleep a sound emerges in the distance. At first it is the clanking of a solitary sword. Then a crack as something moved through the brush. The clamor grows louder as one, two, three torches emerge in the darkness and eventually become many. As the crowd surrounds Jesus, the suffering servant, is sure of mission, this will be the moment where He relinquishes all of Himself for the will of the Father, and the plan set in motion long ago.  Jesus knew what to expect in the hands of men (John 2:25).  Death, pain, shame, tribulation.  Paul now writes that this same Jesus who lowered Himself, has been established in ultimate power on high. Now that the odds have changed, what can man expect from the God we've executed?  This is the question we'll seek to answer in this message. Hint, for those who believe, you will be pleasantly surprised!  Pastor Matt McCarter

Exploring Faith: 10 Truths, Experiencing Christ 3 #RTTBROS #Nightlight The Great High Priest "Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession." - Hebrews 4:14 In the Old Testament, the high priest stood between God and man, offering sacrifices for sin. But Jesus serves as our perfect High Priest in an extraordinary way – He is both the priest offering the sacrifice and the sacrifice itself! This truth transforms how we approach God. We don't need human mediators or repeated sacrifices. Christ's perfect life qualifies Him to represent us before God, and His sacrificial death satisfies God's justice fully and finally. Consider these magnificent truths: - He can sympathize with our weaknesses (Hebrews 4:15) - He ever lives to make intercession for us (Hebrews 7:25) - He is touched with the feeling of our infirmities (Hebrews 4:15) Today's Application: Reflect on a current struggle. How does knowing Jesus understands human weakness while possessing divine power change your perspective? Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank You for being my perfect High Priest. Help me come boldly to Your throne of grace, knowing You understand and care. Amen. --- Series Reflection Questions: 1. How has your understanding of Jesus's divine nature deepened? 2. What aspects of Christ's humanity most comfort you? 3. How does seeing Jesus as both God and man impact your daily walk with Him? Remember, knowing Christ isn't merely accumulating facts – it's developing a relationship with the One who is both our Creator and Brother, our God and Friend, our Judge and Advocate. Let these truths draw you closer to Him in worship and trust. #KnowingJesus #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTruth Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros

Exploring Faith: 10 Truths, Experiencing Christ 2 #RTTBROS #Nightlight The Image of the Invisible God "Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power..." - Hebrews 1:3 Imagine trying to explain color to someone who has never seen. That's somewhat like our challenge in knowing God – until Jesus came. Christ is "the express image" of God's person, making the invisible God visible. In Christ, we see: - God's power: Calming storms and raising the dead - God's wisdom: Teaching eternal truths through simple parables - God's love: Touching lepers and dying for sinners - God's holiness: Confronting sin while offering grace The historical Jesus walked dusty roads, felt hunger, and shed real tears. Yet this same Jesus commanded nature, forgave sins, and rose from the dead. He bridges the infinite gap between God and man because He is both. Today's Application: Read Mark 4:35-41. Notice both Christ's humanity (sleeping) and deity (calming the storm). How does this dual nature comfort you in your current circumstances? Prayer: Jesus, thank You for revealing the Father to me. Help me trust both Your power as God and Your sympathy as man. Amen. #KnowingJesus #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTruth Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros

Exploring Faith: 10 Truths, Experiencing Christ 1 #RTTBROS #Nightlight The Word Made FleshExploring Faith: 10 Truths, Experiencing Christ 1 #RTTBROS #Nightlight The Word Made Flesh "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." - John 1:1 Have you ever pondered how the infinite God could become finite, how the Creator could become creation? The mystery of Christ's incarnation stretches our minds beyond human comprehension, yet it stands as the cornerstone of our faith. When John declares Jesus as "the Word," he reveals something profound: Jesus is God's ultimate self-expression. Just as our words reveal our thoughts, Jesus reveals the Father's heart. He isn't merely a good teacher or prophet – He is God Himself, stepping into His own creation. Consider how the Word "was made flesh, and dwelt among us" (John 1:14). The Greek word for "dwelt" literally means "to pitch a tent." Just as God's presence dwelt in the tabernacle among Israel, Jesus pitched His tent in human flesh to dwell among us. Today's Application: Read Colossians 1:15-20 slowly. List every divine attribute of Christ you find. Let these truths deepen your worship. Prayer: Lord Jesus, open my eyes to see You more clearly as both God and man. Help me grasp the magnitude of Your condescension in becoming human. Amen. #KnowingJesus #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTruth Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros

Experiencing Christ by Autumn Dickson I want to highlight the timeline of events in chapter 17. Jesus has just spent a ton of time with these people. He has come to them in glory, not as the mighty but humble mortal who lived in Jerusalem. He has taught them and blessed them, and He recognizes […] The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 3 Nephi 17–19 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

Experiencing Christ’s preeminence in my family relationships starts with embracing Christ’s perspective about my responsibility. Dive into this practical section of Colossians 3 with Pastor Todd. Learn more about our Christ Alone series here.

Experiencing Christ Together (Bart Cook) Thank you for watching this week's sermon! If you have any questions or need prayer, feel free to leave a comment or contact us by visiting our website: https://gatewaybc.com/ Stay Connected: Website: https://gatewaybc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewaybcsc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GatewayBCBallentine

Experiencing Christ's glory enables you to serve Him with confidence.If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.orgConnect with the Warehouse Community at Forest Lake church on Facebook, on Instagram or at www.warehouse.communitySermon video is available on YouTubeLive services weekly from the sanctuary at 8:45 or 11:30 AM and 11:30 AM (Warehouse Community Contemporary Service) EST at www.ForestLake.Church

Pastor Seth continues our teaching series, Ruth.

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Our friend Pastor Eunice Do joins us in this latest episode with details on their new church, The Table Seattle, and preaching from Luke 24, she shares on the Resurrection story and and how we might continue to experience the risen Christ in our lives and communities today. 

Explore the transformative power of grace and humility in embracing God's plan for new life in Christ. Learn practical truth to overcome distractions and find peace in His teachings. Trust in God's guidance for spiritual growth and deeper connection.

Speaker; James Lee, Scripture Reading: S.S. 1:2—2:9. Subject: Life and Building as Revealed in Song of Songs. Source: Ohio USA.

This Easter we looked at Philippians 3 to see how, "What DOES Kill You Makes You Stronger."  Experiencing Christ's death is the only way we enjoy his resurrection.

When you've gone through a challenging time in your life, you may find it quite hard to experience Christ through that time. Or you could be on the other side of the spectrum where you feel God's love so deeply during this challenging time. For myself and our guest today, we have both been on either side of that coin. But how do we navigate this topic when you are pursuing a relationship with Him, and want to feel Him in your life and while you pursue your dream as an athlete?Today we get to talk to Abilene Christian University football player Anthony Egbo Jr., and throughout his life, he has faced numerous challenges that we will discuss today. But as someone that continuously pursues Christ, even outside of his sport, Anthony has not only become a better athlete, but has transformed his perception of Christ and what His plan is for Anthony's life. From being a walk-on to becoming a captain of the ACU football team, he replicates Christ and knows what it means to experience God through anything he goes through. Listen out for these topics:Anthony's thoughts on continuously battling for a spot on the teamWhy he thinks God called him to ACUHow he's been able to experience God's love and His presence through challengesWhat he has learned about patienceGetting involved outside of sportsPODCAST MERCH IS NOW AVAILABLE!! Check out the official podcast store for Competing for Christ hats, shirts, hoodies and more. From every sale that we get, half of that money is going to Christian sports organizations that are making a difference for Christ in the world of sports. Use discount code CFC20 to get 20% off your order TODAY!Subscribe to the show and share this episode!https://www.competingforchristpodcast.com/Need encouragement or want to come on the show? Text me: (904) 463-5917 Email me: competingforchristpodcast@gmail.com

Christ as Head of the Church invites us to experience Himself through His Body the Church. This sermon explores how that works in and through our lives.

The message of the Course is that you have only one problem, which is believing you're separate, and there is one solution to every apparent problem because they are all the same problem. You undo your identification with what you're not to know what you are. Discover how to do that in this episode! For information on private coaching / mentoring with Keith visit the website at: ⁠https://www.acimwithkeith.com/⁠ You can watch many older meetings on the YouTube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@acimwithkeith⁠ Our meetings are organised in the Facebook group, "A Course In Miracles With Keith" Please ensure you read and agree to the group rules on application to have membership approved. This is the link: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/384802770144828 ⁠⁠If you'd like to donate to the podcast, you can do so with paypal here: ⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/keithkav ⁠⁠Or you can donate with credit card here:⁠⁠ https://www.mypos.com/@keith⁠

In this week's sermon, we hear the story of God's Supreme Saving Grace towards the man possessed by a multitude of demons. This sermon was preached on 09-24-23.

In A Fresh Perspective, dig into topics central to the Christian experience in fresh ways, and (re)discover a faith you can love.__What's the Issue Anyway?For millions of people the modern, literal, exclusivist interpretation of Jesus is no longer _________________, has become a _______________ to faith and is _________________ with the idea that “God is love.”What Wisdom does A Fresh Perspective on Jesus Offer Us?A Fresh Perspective affirms that Jesus is _______________ to Christian faith. (Jn. 14:7)A Fresh Perspective on Jesus takes his _______________ seriously. (Matt. 7:13-14)A Fresh Perspective on Jesus understands he was killed because of his passionate vision for the _______________ of God which included a radical critique of the conventional wisdom of Religion and Rome. (Mk. 15:25-27)The death of Jesus _________________ his followers and needed contextualized _________________. A Fresh Perspective on Jesus treasures experiencing the _____________ _____________. (Gal. 2:20)Don't Miss This!Jesus is ________ metaphor of God who invites us to follow him on the _____________ way of justice, mercy, inclusion and sacrifice every day.How can I live this in my everyday, normal life?Daily _____________ Jesus: walk the narrow path of justice, mercy, inclusion and sacrifice.How does this make me a better person and the world a better place?A Fresh Perspective on Jesus grows faith in our _______________ as _____________.What is God inviting you into today?Come back next week to explore a Fresh Perspective on sin, the cross and the death of Jesus.Join a conversation group and talk about the images and understandings of Jesus you were given, you gave up and you are growing in.Listen or watch the series “Explaining Jesus, Experiencing Christ” at crossroadscolorado.com or the Crossroads app.Thought provoking questions:What was your idea or understanding of Jesus growing up? Did you experience any moments where your understanding of the person or purpose of Jesus changed or evolved?Do you find the idea of the humanity or the divinity of Jesus more meaningful in your life right now?What are some of the metaphors that you have heard used to describe Jesus? One example would be “Light of the World.” Do any of these metaphors speak more profoundly to you?Think of where you will be on Monday morning at 10am. What does it mean for you to follow Jesus then and there? How can you choose mercy, grace, inclusion and sacrifice?What is your personal experience of encountering the living Christ, and how has this experience impacted your faith journey?Have you ever thought about what Jesus thought the purpose of his life was? Do you think that Jesus thought the purpose of his life was to die or something else?

We each have our own personal relationship with Christ which means that we each experience his love differently. Sophia Stetter, from Queen of Peace parish in Gainesville, joins us to share how she has experienced Christ's love through encounters she had in adoration. 

Speaker: James Lee; Scripture Reading: 1 John 5:12; S.S. 1:2, 4; 2:8-9; 4:1, 4. Subject: LIFE AND BUILDING AS REVEALED IN SONG OF SONGS. Source: Mid-Atlantic, USA.

In Explaining Jesus | Experiencing Christ, we will together explore how understanding the historical Jesus can shape our own faith, actions and experience with him today.__What's the Issue Anyway?If we never experience _______________, we will never experience _____________.What Wisdom does Scripture offer us?The Historical Jesus saw _______________ __________ as the perfect time to challenge the conventional wisdom of his day. (Luke 9:51)That week, Jesus staged two _______________ demonstrations:The way Jesus entered ______________ was a demonstration against __________ path to peace. (Zachariah 9:9-10 and Mark 11:1-11)The way Jesus entered the _____________ was a demonstration against _____________ path to God. (Isaiah 56:7, Jeremiah 7:4-11 and Mark 11:15-17)That week, Jesus _____________ the danger that comes when these two paths collide. (Mark 12-13)That week, Jesus and his challenge became __________________ to Roman and Jewish leadership.Don't Miss This!Explaining the Historical Jesus as a challenge to his people invites us to experience the living Christ as a source of _____________ to challenge the structures _______________ to Jesus' way of peace.How can I live this in my everyday, normal life?Challenge policies and systems that result in ______________, _______________ and _______________. Challenge structures with _______________ and compassion.Expect _______________ from those who benefit from the conventional wisdom.How does this make me a better person and the world a better place?When we challenge the violent and exclusionary structures of our day we live in __________ with the spirit of Jesus.What is God inviting you into today?Attend the Good Friday ExperienceGet baptized as a demonstration of following the peacemaking path of Jesus (April 16)Look for a place of exclusion or violence and actively challenge itThought provoking questions:How do you typically respond to having your way of thinking or behaving challenged?Have you ever had someone that challenged you in ways that helped you grow?Does the idea of Jesus planning these events as intentional demonstrations make sense to you? Why or why not?Do you think the historical Jesus thought he would be arrested and crucified that week? Why or why not?Where in your life do you see exclusion or lack of compassion? How do you see it at work, in your neighborhood, at school or even society at large? What could you do to show compassion and inclusion in those settings?

In Explaining Jesus | Experiencing Christ, we will together explore how understanding the historical Jesus can shape our own faith, actions and experience with him today.__What's the Issue Anyway?Failing to change often leads to ____________.Organizations and individuals can decide what ____________ ____________.The TensionThere are _________ voices. There are ____________ voices. It's hard to know _________ voice to listen to.Not all wise voices of change are ____________.It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: it would be a jolly sight harder for a bird to learn to fly while remaining an egg. We are like eggs at present. And you cannot go on indefinitely being just an ordinary, decent egg. We must be hatched or go bad. –C.S. LewisWhat did Jesus say about change?Our Anchor Verse: Mark 8:29 “But who do you say that I am?”The historical Jesus was put into the category of leaders called ______________. A prophet is a person ____________ by God to ____________ for God.Only about ____% of what the biblical prophets spoke about predicted the future and about ____% was messianic.The purpose of a prophet was not to ____________ the future but to ____________ it.If Jesus was a prophetic voice of change...what did he come to change?1. Their _______________ and _______________ of the love of God. (Mark 12:29-34)You cannot separate loving God from loving ____________.If we love God we will love those whom _______ _________. It's impossible to love God and not love our neighbor because we become _________ _________ what we most love. We are what _______ _________.The Change: To see that our love for God is not primarily expressed in a ____________ ____________ but rather in service to our _______________.2. Bring all people _______________ not leave them in their ____________________.Jesus violated existing ____________ categories and _______________ rules. In any kind of us/them, insider/outsider comparison comes the temptation of _______________ _______________.It's _______________ instead of __________________ thinking.The Change: Become collaborators instead of competitors. See those who we disagree with as _________________ and not ____________—as neighbors not “others.”If we __________ those who ____________ exclusion, then we're not loving our neighbors that God loves.3.The way they _______________ their Bible.Jesus' nature is ____________ like God. God's nature is ____________ like Jesus. (John 14:9, Col 1:15, 19, Heb 1:3)The Change: We need to interpret this book through _________ and _________ of Jesus, not the other way around.4.Increase the level of _______ in the world. (John 15:11, 17:13)The Change: _________ more. ____________ more. Try not to take _______________ so seriously.What is Jesus inviting us into today?Learn to interpret the Bible through the lens of Jesus.Read A More Christlike God, A More Beautiful Gospel by Bradley Jersak.Initiate a conversation with someone who appears excluded.Play and laugh with a kid this week.Questions for Further discussion:On a scale of 1-10 (1 = resistant, 10 = fully welcoming) how do you handle change? Tell about a time in your life when you ignored a wise voice in your life (and the result of that) or a time when you followed a wise voice in your life (and the result of that)?If you grew up in or around a church, what were you taught about prophets or prophecy?The historical Jesus came to bring change. Besides the 4 changes from the talk, what else did Jesus come to change and why did he want to change those things?Which one of the 4 changes from the talk do you find the most challenging and why?What is one change that you need to make in your life? What is difficult about making that change? What is compelling about making that change?What is something you've been taught about the nature of God that you find difficult to reconcile with the character and nature of Jesus?What have you done (in the past week or two) that has increased the level of joy in your life? If you wanted to laugh more, what would you do to accomplish that?

Speaker: Ron Kangas; Scripture Reading: Phil. 3:4-14; General Subject: Knowing and Experiencing Christ as Revealed in Philippians. Source: Atlanta, USA.

Speaker: Ron Kangas; Scripture Reading: Phil. 3:9-14;  General Subject: Knowing and Experiencing Christ as Revealed in Philippians. Source: Atlanta, USA.

Speaker: Ron Kangas; Scripture Reading: Phil. 3:10; John 11:25; 20:22; 1 Cor. 15:45b; 2 Cor. 1:9;  General Subject: Knowing and Experiencing Christ as Revealed in Philippians. Source: Atlanta, USA.

Speaker: Ron Kangas; Scripture Reading: Phil. 3:10-14;  General Subject: Knowing and Experiencing Christ as Revealed in Philippians. Source: Atlanta, USA.

In Explaining Jesus | Experiencing Christ, we will together explore how understanding the historical Jesus can shape our own faith, actions and experience with him today.__What was the Cultural Matrix of the historical Jesus?Sometimes the decision to get INVOLVED brings joy and sometimes it brings pain.The social world or cultural matrix of Jesus was in CRISIS.The Roman tax policy created a system of DOUBLE TAXATION for the Jews.The politics of HOLINESS dominated the Jewish world as a response to Roman occupation.Three active renewal movements INTENSIFIED the politics of holiness.These cultural dynamics created a social group called SINNERS and OUTCASTS.Roman INJUSTICES and LOYALTY to the Jewish politics of holiness were leading to war.What was the Historical Jesus then amid this Social Crisis?Jesus was a SAGE who challenged conventional wisdom by teaching an alternative WAY.Jesus taught an image of reality: ULTIMATELY Spirit that is gracious and understanding.Jesus ate with SINNERS to demonstrate his image of reality. (Mark 2:16)To describe this quality of God, Jesus most often used the word COMPASSIONATE.Jesus used three primary images for his alternative way of TRANSFORMATION.A new HEART (Mark 7)CENTERING on God/Spirit (Lk 16:13; Mat 6:19-21)The way of DEATH (Lk 9:23)Jesus was the founder of a JEWISH revitalization movement grounded in COMPASSION. Mat 10:5-6; Lk 6:6Don't Miss ThisExplaining the historical Jesus invites us to experience the living Christ as a compassionate GUIDE on the narrow peacemaking PATH.How can I live this in my everyday, normal life?QUESTION conventional wisdom and modern holiness politics.CENTER your life on the compassionate, caring loving nature of Spirit.Consider BAPTISM as a ritualized way of choosing the path Jesus invites you to follow.      How does this make me a better person and the world a better place?Compassion makes suffering UNACCEPTABLE in a community. What is God inviting you into today?Consider where in my normal, everyday life I need to give a more compassionate response to others.Read the gospel of Luke through the lens of the clash of a politic of holiness and a politic of compassion.Sign up for Baptism April 16.Thought provoking questions:What would you describe as the conventional wisdom of American life?Have you ever felt the weight or exclusion of the politics of Holiness in your own life? When and how?Why do you think Jesus felt so strongly regarding his vision for compassion over holiness?What are the implications for those outside of Judaism if the historical Jesus's message and movement were meant to revitalize and even rescue Jewish life from war with Rome in the first century?How have you experienced the compassion of God that Jesus taught? If you had any kind of upbringing in faith, was it grounded in compassion or holiness?If compassion makes suffering unacceptable, where are we as a culture and even a church not seeing or acting with compassion?

In Explaining Jesus | Experiencing Christ, we will together explore how understanding the historical Jesus can shape our own faith, actions and experience with him today.__Mark 1: Jesus' BaptismIn Mark 1:8, John declares to the crowd, “I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” It's a clear declaration of two things happening at once:One, a _________________ of our earthly formTwo, a _________________ to a spiritual realmMark 1:10 says, “As soon as Jesus came up out of the water he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.Jesus realized his mission with his vision at the time of his _______________.He declared he was anointed to ____________ the good news, give ____________ to the blind, and to _______________ the oppressed.The two realms were not seen as separate but as _________________Jesus was so clear in his __________ _____________ that he didn't hesitate to act on the __________ he was given.Jesus, as a man, was aware of the _______________ ____________ flowing through him. When he would __________ or cast out ____________, he did so verbally “by the spirit of God.” Jesus was a confirmed wonder-worker.The World of SpiritSpiritual mindfulness comes in the form of five things: _________________, _________________, __________, __________ and _________________.Stillness is the first _________________ to manifest your deep connection to God. Acceptance is embracing the _____________ _____________ as is.Flow happens when your inner self is still and you are _________________ of the moment.Meditation is simply the practice of _____________ and ________-_______________, even against yourself.Bring awareness to your heart and mentally ask yourself:Who am I?What do I want?What am I grateful for? What is my purpose? How can I help others?The ChallengeWhat is God calling you to see and hear about another reality?

In Explaining Jesus | Experiencing Christ, we will together explore how understanding the historical Jesus can shape our own faith, actions and experience with him today.__What's the Issue Anyway?We can be _____________ by faith or reason.A christianity unwelcoming of reason is a tool to gain ___________, maintain _____________ and impose _________.What Wisdom does an exercise on the question “Who is Jesus?” offer us today?Mark 8:27-30, Matthew 16:13-20, Luke 9:18-20Explaining the Historical Jesus: “How _______________ is it that the Historical Jesus asked the disciples a question about his identity?”Experiencing Christ: “Who do you say that Jesus is amidst _________ fears, persecutions, ideas of God, and hopes for the future?”Jesus left behind him _____________ not memorizers, _____________ not reciters, _____________ not parrots.” –Dominic Crossan, The Historical Jesus: The Life of a Mediterranean Jewish PeasantExplaining Jesus and Experiencing Christ is about answering the question, “Who do you say that I am?” while embracing _________ reason and faith.What will we explore in the weeks leading up to Easter?Week 02: Explaining that the historical Jesus was a man of the ___________ invites us to experience the living Christ as a spiritual reality today.Week 03: Explaining that the historical Jesus challenged the politics of _____________ with the politics of ________________ invites us to experience the living Christ as a compassionate guide on the narrow peacemaking path.Week 04: Explaining that the historical Jesus was a _____________ voice to his people invites us to experience the living Christ as a call to change personally and corporately.Palm Sunday (Week 05): Explaining that the historical Jesus ________________ his people invites us to experience the living Christ as empowerment to challenge structures that oppose peace on earth.Experiencing the living Christ while always searching for the historical Jesus:Empowers us to resist _______________ ________________.Frees us to boldly ask tough questions of our ________________, our ________________ and ________________.Gives us permission to live a radical and _____________ faith grounded in compassion and inclusion.What is God inviting you into today?Attend the next four weeks with an open mind to understand the historical Jesus and an open heart to experience the living Christ.Be mindful of anyone in my network who might benefit from this topic and make them aware of this series.Read the gospels of Mark and John this week, being mindful of the differences and similarities in their stories of Jesus.Thought-provoking questions:Do you feel you lean more towards faith or reason in your spiritual life? How could you benefit from balancing the two?Do you have any fears in thinking about following Jesus as a combination of understanding the historical Jesus and experiencing the living Christ?Why do you think so many forms of christianity are afraid of reason or difficult questions around the texts of scripture and the life of Jesus?What is the difference between truth and fact? Which do you think is more valuable in our spiritual lives?Have you ever been silenced by someone when you asked a question that you believed was a legitimate, rational question of God, the Bible, or faith?

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Sally Read is an acclaimed poet whose work has been translated into five languages. She recounts her 2010 conversion to Catholicism in Night's Bright Darkness, published in 2016, with further reflections on coming of age as a person of faith in her 2019 book Annunciation: A Call to Faith in a Broken World. We speak with her …

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WAY BACK SERMON: 09.14.14 - Experiencing Christ Together part 2 by Hope Community Church, Willow Grove

Tired of living life on your own strength and power? Struggling to see victory in your Christian life? Join Dr. Michael Coffey as he unpacks the importance of the Holy Spirit in our lives and what it means to rely on Him for power and victory.

Experiencing Christ // Pastor Dominick Butler To see the Altar full of hungry lovers of Jesus is a sight that stirs all of Heaven and strikes horror in the Kingdom of Darkness. Last night the Altar was full of hearts longing to break their alabaster jars over the feet of Jesus. There is no distance between you and God that Christ has not filled. Experiencing Christ is the reward and adventure of the Gospel. When the deep reality of the Person of Christ is impressed upon our hearts by the Spirit of God, your appetite for the things of this world is ruined. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭1:3‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ For More info on Gold Street Garden visit; https://linktr.ee/goldstreetgarden

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We're in the middle of 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting and a sermon series exploring our union with Christ. Today we're looking at some verses from Romans and Colossians where Paul makes a startling claim – we are participants in Christ's crucifixion, resurrection, and glorification. This is a reality that baptism depicts, and we'll […]

We're in the middle of 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting and a sermon series exploring our union with Christ. Today we're looking at some verses from Romans and Colossians where Paul makes a startling claim - we are participants in Christ's crucifixion, resurrection, and glorification. This is a reality that baptism depicts, and we'll talk about how. For 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting resources, visit www.cfhome.org/21Days

As a church, we're kicking off 2022 with 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting and a new sermon series exploring our union with Christ. Today we're digging into John 15:1-17 where Jesus calls himself the true vine and tells us to remain in him. Then we'll share what we're asking God for during these 21 Days.