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Joining Jesus on His Mission | Simple Practices For Joining Jesus Part 2 | 3-30-25 by Kearney eFree Church

Joining Jesus on His Mission | Simple Practices For Joining Jesus (Part 1) | 3-23-2025 by Kearney eFree Church

Is communion, the Lord's Supper, more than just crackers and juice? Listen to this deeper teaching on communion, the Lord's Supper, and how this reminder helps us to remain in Him and how its sign points to our sealing in the Holy Spirit.

My love for playing in the dirt started young. Both my grandparents were farmers in Perry County, MO, one outside Longtown, the other outside Old Appleton. I loved riding on the tractor with grandpa mowing hay or cultivating corn.

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Joining Jesus on His Mission | Seeking What's Already Happening | 3-16-25 by Kearney eFree Church

eFree volunteers Ben and Kylie Hunt talk about 'Joining Jesus on His Mission' inside and outside of Kearney eFree.

Joining Jesus On His Mission | The Most Beautiful Kingdom | 3-9-25 by Kearney eFree Church

Joining Jesus On His Mission | What's Jesus Up To | 3-2-25 by Kearney eFree Church

Lead Pastor Adrian and Creative & Tech Director Erik talk about the upcoming sermon series: Joining Jesus on His Mission.

Rev. Dr. Jeremy Vaccaro | Combined Service | Philippians 2:12-16

What does it mean to follow Jesus outside the camp? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 13:15–16 to show how the Calvary Road calls us to forsake comfort to meet others' needs.

Listen to Pastor Gawel's sermon for January 26, 2025, taken from Luke 4:14-21. The post Joining Jesus on His Extraordinary Mission – Sermon for January 26, 2025 appeared first on St. Andrew Lutheran Church.

Rev. Jon Jo | Classic Service | Acts 1:1-8

Captivated: Joining Jesus As He Ministers In Prisons Being captivated by Jesus isn't just about having the right doctrine or theology, it is about seeing him minister to his favourite people in his favourite places. In John 17 Jesus said that he wanted his disciples to be with him where he is. But where is Jesus? What kinds of people does Jesus love to be with? What kinds of places does Jesus love to be in? In this episode, on of our friends shares about how he has been captivated by Jesus as he sees Jesus minister to men and women in the prison system. UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById("row-unique-4"));

At the heart of Jesus' last words were for there to be unity in the church, as this is the proof the world needs to believe that God sent His Son to the earth to reveal to mankind the love of the Father. Unity in the church, by demonstrating our love for one another is the vision Jesus has for the church.

Rev. Dr. Jeremy Vaccaro | Modern Service | Psalm 116

In this sermon, Matthew Dowling explores the title "Messiah" and what it means to claim Jesus as the true, anointed Savior. Drawing from scripture, he contrasts the false claims of people like Rev. Sun Myung Moon and others throughout history who have declared themselves as messiahs. He highlights three key roles that Jesus, the true Messiah, fulfills: Prophet, Priest, and King. Jesus the Prophet: Anointed to proclaim the good news and liberate the oppressed. Jesus the Priest: Serving as the mediator between God and humanity, confirmed by His resurrection. Jesus the King: Reigning eternally as the promised King who brings unity and victory to those who trust in Him. The sermon calls believers to understand Jesus' unique role as the only one who fulfills God's promises and urges us to live in response to His mission through salvation, service, and worship. Pastor Matthew reminds us that no false claimant can fulfill the promises that only Jesus can keep. 5-Day Devotional: “He is the Messiah” Day 1: The Anointed One – Jesus as Prophet Scripture: Luke 4:18-19 Reflection: Jesus was anointed to preach the good news and liberate the oppressed. As the ultimate prophet, He speaks God's truth into our lives. Reflect today on how Jesus' words of truth bring you freedom. Prayer: Lord, help me to listen to Your voice and apply Your Word to my life. Give me the courage to proclaim Your truth to others. Day 2: Jesus, Our Great High Priest Scripture: Hebrews 7:16 Reflection: Jesus, through His resurrection, became our eternal priest, serving as the mediator between God and humanity. Take time to reflect on His sacrificial role in your life. Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Jesus to be my perfect mediator. Help me to rest in His finished work, knowing that my salvation is secure in Him. Day 3: Jesus the King Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:12 Reflection: Just as David was anointed as king, Jesus is the true and eternal King. Consider how Jesus reigns in your life. Are there areas where you need to submit to His kingship? Prayer: King Jesus, I surrender my life to You. Teach me to honor You as my Lord in everything I do. Day 4: Victory in Jesus Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57 Reflection: Jesus gives us victory over sin, death, and the powers of darkness. Meditate on the victory you have in Christ today and how that impacts your daily life. Prayer: Lord, thank You for the victory You have given me through Your resurrection. Help me to live each day with the confidence that I am an overcomer in You. Day 5: Joining Jesus on His Mission Scripture: Romans 10:8 Reflection: Jesus invites us to join Him in His mission to bring salvation and serve others. Reflect on how you can be part of His work in the world. Prayer: Jesus, use me to share Your message of salvation with others. Give me a heart of service and a spirit of worship as I walk with You each day.

No one gets to the monumental moment of baptism alone.A towel bearer is:Not perfect, but growingIntentionally sharing what they are learningJoining Jesus in his passionWill you be holding a towel next New Life Sunday?

As we conclude our People, Place, & Presence series, we examine what it means for us to be created in God's image, sent by God to the place we live, to put down roots (no matter how long we're here) and have a role in transforming our region.  

As we conclude our People, Place, & Presence series, we examine what it means for us to be created in God's image, sent by God to the place we live, to put down roots (no matter how long we're here) and have a role in transforming our region.  

Welcome to Divine Savior Church in Doral, FL! In this message, Pastor Caleb Schmiege explores how integrating faith into daily life is key to becoming an active member of the body of Christ. Jesus, our ultimate Disciple-Maker, asks us, “Do you trust me with your life?” As we grow in Christian maturity, we learn to live less for ourselves and more for Him and others. By keeping Jesus as our guide, we can trust the Holy Spirit to work through us, making disciples and changing lives. Join us as we delve into what it means to truly live for Jesus and embrace the call to discipleship.

Integrating faith into daily life is essential for becoming a contributing member of the body of Christ, supporting one another like family. Jesus asks, “Do you trust me with your life?” As our master and Disciple-Maker, He guides us to grow in Christian maturity, living less for self and more for Him and others. Jesus is the ultimate disciple-maker, using us to make disciples. We strive to be more like Jesus by keeping Him as our Disciple-Maker and trusting His Spirit to work through us in discipling others.Support the Show.

Integrating faith into daily life is essential for becoming a contributing member of the body of Christ, supporting one another like family. Jesus asks, “Do you trust me with your life?” As our master and Disciple-Maker, He guides us to grow in Christian maturity, living less for self and more for Him and others. Jesus is the ultimate disciple-maker, using us to make disciples. We strive to be more like Jesus by keeping Him as our DiscipleMaker and trusting His Spirit to work through us in discipling others.Support the Show.~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

Points of Discussion: Melinda emphasizes the importance of prayer and surrender to God, highlighting that your LGBTQ identified child's same-sex attraction itself isn't a sin, but acting on it is, and her main prayer is for her daughter's holiness rather than heterosexuality. Melinda emphasizes that a parent's responsibility is to love, pray for, and support their child, but not to control or fix them, as transformation is God's role. The conversation covers practical steps for parents, such as setting boundaries with love, having open and honest conversations, and not compromising biblical truths, while still showing unconditional love and support to their children. Melinda shares her personal experiences and the transformation in her relationship with her daughter, advocating for the pursuit of Jesus and intimate prayer as key elements in walking this difficult journey. The show notes include resources, as well as Melinda's links where you can purchase her book, sign up for her newsletter, follow her podcast etc. If you sign up for her newsletter you can find out where she's speaking next and the various events that are available for parents dealing with similar situations.  Podcast Intro: My guest Melinda Patrick is multi-talented on many levels. She is a podcast host of two podcasts, one of which is The Bridge Between Us: Loving Your LGBTQ Identified Child Without Compromising Truth. Melinda is a writer, an international speaker and she recently added author to her writing credentials in early 2024 when she published, The Daring Rescue: Joining Jesus Christ in His Pursuit of Your LGBTQ Identified Child's Heart. What I believe makes Melinda successful at connecting with people and loving them well is her passion to love Christ first and foremost; to discover His heart and to willingly make her own heart transparent so that the Lord can write His love story with her, onto/into her own heart. I'm going to try and make this intro super short because I want to get right into all the information and insight that Melinda has to share but I am excited about everything she shared so hopefully I can contain myself. May you have ears to hear all that the Holy Spirit shares through her. Listen to this episode a couple of times because you don't want to miss anything. From practical advice, deep wisdom, a parent's insight, knowledge of how to navigate this sensitive topic with God, you simply do not want to miss anything. Here are just a few of the questions she addressed:  What is the parent's responsibility? Is it our job, the parent's job, to save our child? Is there any hope for relationship if our child doesn't want to be saved? What is the difference between desiring our child to change vs our child being transformed? How do we navigate hard conversations? Melinda says we need to define some words as the basis of hard conversations. I think we can all agree that in this particular time and culture, words have been hijacked and they no longer mean what they used to mean.  My biggest take away from our conversation was personal. I loved how her experience of allowing God to challenge her heart, her fears and her pride was in line with what I am discovering about the Lord myself. Taking our emotions, fears, lie based thinking and all the ways we feel/believe that God should/would/could answer our prayers and we pause. We bring Him our pain and our hard questions, expose what our heart believes, we get real about our motives with the One who thoroughly knows these things about us.  God's not afraid of our emotions. He gave us emotions and I personally believe they also serve as an alarm system of sorts. Emotions let us know when we need to engage the heart of God for His truth and healing. In 2 Corinthians 10:5, the word says, "We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”  In short, we bring God our pain and we allow Him to speak His truth/His Word into that pain and it redefines what we've built our false belief system on. I can't express to you the level of freedom, peace, truth, love that is available to you through this process of trusting God with our pain. Actually, here's a perfect example. Let's jump into my conversation with Melinda! What you see, in this case what you hear, is what you get in real life with her.  Listen in and be encouraged by her passion for the things of God because He's doing a deep revelatory work in this woman's heart and you get to glean the wisdom. Live Loved and Thrive! @alifeofthrive.com Related Podcast Topics: Melinda Patrick (May 16, 2021): Christian Mom Whose Daughter has Same Sex Attraction - https://alifeofthrive.com/2021/05/16/same-sex-attraction/ Sherrie Pilkington (Solo Podcast Episode): Micro Moments With God To Grow Relationship Intimacy - https://alifeofthrive.com/2024/08/14/micro-moments-with-god-to-grow-relationship-intimacy/ Rachel Fahrenbach, Practicing Rest, Practicing Sabbath - https://alifeofthrive.com/2021/10/27/sabbath/ Complicated Questions (Blog Post): https://alifeofthrive.com/2019/07/22/complicated-questions/ Connect with Melinda: Author of The Daring Rescue: Joining Jesus Christ In His Pursuit Of Your LGBTQ-Identified Child's Heart Host of The Bridge Between Us Podcast and The Even While Podcast Opt-in for Living Life, Waiting Well Newsletter Opt-in for The Bridge Between Us Newsletter melindapatrick.org Bio: Having a child involved in the LGBTQ community for more than 11 years, Melinda Patrick knows what it is like to grieve the choices our loved ones have made and understands the helplessness we feel when things aren't as we had hoped. Through her healing journey and healing relationship with her daughter, she is passionate about emboldening and equipping parents to join God where He is at work in their lives and families.   Melinda Patrick provides parent support for His Wonderful Works, Inc., is the host of the award-winning podcast - The Bridge Between Us, author of The Daring Rescue: Joining Jesus Christ In His Pursuit Of Your LGBTQ-Identified Child's Heart and serves on the board for Restored Hope Network. She is an international speaker who often speaks at family conferences, church ministry events, and parent groups to equip families and the church to love well while not compromising Truth.

Rooted in Christ: Growing Spiritually Through God's WordStarting the journey with the foundational teachings of Jesus' truth is crucial. In this video, we explore powerful passages like Colossians 2:6-7, Psalm 1, and Luke 6:46-49, which emphasize the importance of meditating on God's Word and building your life on the solid foundation of Jesus' teachings. Jesus asks, “Do you listen to me?” – highlighting the importance of taking His truth seriously. By deeply rooting ourselves in Christ, we begin to experience true spiritual growth, thriving in joy, rather than guilt. Join us as we delve into the Bible's call to deepen our relationship with God, leading to lasting hope, peace, and purpose.#SpiritualGrowth #Colossians2 #Psalm1 #Luke6 #RootedInChrist #BibleStudy #ChristianLife #GodsWord #FaithJourney #StrengthInChrist #JesusTeachings #ChristianPurpose #MeditateOnGodsWordSupport the Show.Moved to give? http://dschurch.link/givedoralFor more info about our church please visit our website: https://divinesaviorchurch.com/dscdor/

Starting the journey with the foundational teachings of Jesus' truth is crucial. Jesus asks, “Do you listen to me?” highlighting the importance of His saving work as described in His Word. We thrive on joy rather than guilt by taking Jesus' truth seriously. Being rooted in Christ and taking God's word seriously is essential for spiritual growth. Deepening one's relationship with God leads to growth in hope, peace, and purpose.Support the Show.

Starting the journey with the foundational teachings of Jesus' truth is crucial. Jesus asks, “Do you listen to me?” highlighting the importance of His saving work as described in His Word. We thrive on joy rather than guilt by taking Jesus' truth seriously. Being rooted in Christ and taking God's word seriously is essential for spiritual growth. Deepening one's relationship with God leads to growth in hope, peace, and purpose.Support the Show.~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

In this week's sermon, we discover the initial encounter of John's disciples with Jesus, where they are invited to "come and see" (John 1:39). This invitation is not just to observe but to discover who Jesus is. As Jesus asks, “Who do you say I am?” we understand that He is the answer to life's biggest questions. At Divine Savior Church, we emphasize the importance of discovering Jesus through spending time with Him and our community. We offer various opportunities to connect, ask questions, and grow in faith. Our community, rooted in joy and grace, provides a safe and loving environment for all seekers. Join us as we journey together, changing lives with Jesus' truth and grace.Support the Show.~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

In this week's sermon, we discover the initial encounter of John's disciples with Jesus, where they are invited to "come and see" (John 1:39). This invitation is not just to observe but to discover who Jesus is. As Jesus asks, “Who do you say I am?” we understand that He is the answer to life's biggest questions. At Divine Savior Church, we emphasize the importance of discovering Jesus through spending time with Him and our community. We offer various opportunities to connect, ask questions, and grow in faith. Our community, rooted in joy and grace, provides a safe and loving environment for all seekers. Join us as we journey together, changing lives with Jesus' truth and grace.Support the Show.

Many denominational traditions make themselves the portal of salvation. “Join us. Go to our church. That's where it's at.” But true Christianity is not anywhere but outside the city gate, at the cross of Christ. Have we met Jesus there, or are we religious? Let's go to Him, outside the gate, willing to bear the disgrace He bore for us.

MARK 6:1-13In today's gospel, Jesus comes home with power, authority, love, and healing, and he offends everybody. This passage is meant to wake us up: Jesus will always offend in one way or another. How is he offending you now?

Founder of Dwelling 114, Greg Finke, spent 22 years growing churches in Michigan and Texas before he founded Dwelling 1:14 in 2011. Since then, Greg Finke and Dwelling 1:14 have helped thousands of people live more like Jesus. He's the author of the books “Joining Jesus on His Mission” and “Joining Jesus As a Family.” He's here to help us today become greater disciples of Jesus. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.Today's episode is brought to you by Dwelling 1:14. Led by Pastor Greg Finke, Dwelling 1:14 is a discipleship organization that comes alongside pastors and leaders to help them intentionally disciple their people. Greg has worked with hundreds of churches and tens of thousands of people. He has developed a year-long training process that helps your church produce greater disciples in their everyday lives. He's an experienced practitioner and mentor, and he's ready to help your church. You can contact him and learn more about this year-long process here. Additionally, on May 16th, from Noon-1 PM Central, I'll be hosting Greg Finke for a church leaders webinar called Creating a Discipleship Plan for Your Church that Transforms Lives. You can register for free by clicking here or the image below.Resources mentioned in the episode: www.dwelling114.orgJoining Jesus on His Mission: How to Be an Everyday Missionary by Greg FinkeJoining Jesus—Show Me How: How to Disciple Everyday Missionaries by Greg FinkeMissional Year-Long Training Process for ChurchesKey insights from the episode: How has Jesus been messing with you lately? – Rev. Greg FinkeBeing a disciple of Jesus starts with Jesus. – Rev. Greg FinkeDiscipleship is about training. – Rev. Greg FinkeIf I'm full of myself, God can love me, but he can't do much through me. – Rev. Greg FinkeYou can't go back to the beginning, but you can change the end of the story. – Rev. Greg FinkeLove doesn't work every single time, but it's the only thing that works. – Greg FinkeI never had a dinner without a sinner because I am a sinner. - Zach ZehnderDiscipleship is not scholarship; it's all about relationships. – Greg FinkeGreg Finke's Challenge: How can you be a reason something good happens to someone in your life?Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will get results back immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment here. Watch the entire season for free: We upload every episode of The Red Letter Disciple on our YouTube channel. If you aren't subscribed already, you can do so here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Jake takes us through John 4:42-54 and teaches on what faith is. Ultimately, faith is a believe based on a the promises of God.

Today, we see Jesus revealing his glory, might and majesty—revealing himself as the Son of God through his miracles. Joining Jesus as he displays his power through miracles of healing, we also understand that Jesus has come to bring a much more thorough healing to all of us.Pastor Dan Johnston preached this sermon at Bethany's Sunday worship on January 21, 2023.Learn more at bethanyappleton.org

Pastor Jonna Fantz joins the show to share the history behind the word Hineni, and how we can fully surrender and submit to God's authority in all circumstances. Later, author Greg Finke shares from his book "Joining Jesus on His Mission", his heart for leading others to Christ, and how doing it God's way leads to God results. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Today, we see Jesus reveal his glory at the fig tree, calling some of his first disciples to follow him and to see where he would lead them. As we join Jesus at the fig tree, we also see where Jesus leads us—to faith, life and salvation. He turns our doubts to belief and leads us to call others, as we are compelled to say with the disciples, “Come and see.”Pastor Dennis Belter preached this sermon at Bethany's Sunday worship on January 14, 2023.Learn more at bethanyappleton.org

Today, we join Jesus as he comes to be baptized by John at the Jordan River. Here, Jesus steps out of obscurity and into public view—and reveals himself to be someone worth the attention of the people and worthy of glory. When Jesus appears, he not only reveals himself to be God's own Son. He also invites us to join him in discipleship, to follow him—even into glory of our own.Pastor Dan Johnston preached this sermon at Bethany's Sunday worship on January 7, 2023.Learn more at bethanyappleton.org

November 26th, 2023 Sermon at King's Chapel Florida from Charlie Woodward

(Bilingual) このメッセージでは朱馬牧師が「イエスは何を探している？ イエスの救いのミッションに参加する」について以下の３つのポイントから話します。ディスカッション用の質問はノートの最後に確認できます。In this message Ps Shiva talks about ”What is Jesus Looking For? Joining Jesus' Rescue Mission” in these 3 points:Check the questions for discussion at the end of the note.Luke 15:1-7, 24 NLT |ルカ 15:1-2-24 JCBRomans 5:8 NLT | ローマ 5:8 JCB Luke 19:10 NLT | ルカ 口語訳 19:10 JCBJohn 20:21-23 TPT | ヨハネ 20:21-23 JCB The story of the lost sheep, lost coin and lost son: (Luke 15)1. すごく大切なものが失われてしまったSomething of great value was lost 2. 見つけ出すためには探すことが必要 A great search is required 3. 大きなお祝いがある！ There is a great celebration QUESTIONS(質問) : - In the story of the Lost Sheep, who does the lost sheep represent?- What can we see about the Father's heart in these parables?- We are called to continue the mission that Jesus started, how can we do this practically?- How did you come to know Jesus? Can you share your story in 1 minute?- Are there any people you are trusting to be saved? Take time to pray for them and for opportunities.- 迷える羊のストーリーの中の「迷える羊」は誰を表していますか？- これらの例え話から、神様の心について何が分かりますか？- 私たちは、イエスから始まったミッション（使命）を続けるように呼ばれていますが、どのように実践することが出来ますか？- あなたはどのようにしてイエスを知りましたか？あなたのストーリーを1分で話せますか？- あなたが救いを信じている人はいますか？彼らのために、また伝道の機会のために祈る時間を取りましょう。Connect with us:Web: mylifehouse.comInstagram: instagram.com/lifehouseglobal/Facebook: facebook.com/lifehouseglobalVideo Messages: ビデオメッセージ: youtube.com/LifehouseTokyoOther Podcasts:Want to listen to our messages in other languages?Lifehouse Messages (English): https://lifehousemessages.captivate.fm/listenLifehouse Hong Kong (Cantonese & English): https://lifehousehongkong.captivate.fm/listen

Joining Jesus in the Restoration of All Things:Week Five With Ted KimTed Kim has been pastoring in churches for more than 20 years. First as a worship pastor, and now as senior pastor in Chicago at the Evanston Vineyard. Ted has done ministry in Washington, California, and New York, plus overseas in places like the United Kingdom, Africa and the Middle East. Ted is passionate about proclaiming the beauty of Jesus and stewarding the formation of our desires toward God, so that we can all flourish. Ted first attended and interned at the Evanston Vineyard in the 1990s, while he was earning a bachelor's degree in biology at the University of Chicago. Ted also holds a Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is married to Brittany, an Old Testament scholar, and they live with their three children in West Rogers Park.

Fr. Roger J. Landry Columbia Catholic Ministry, Notre Dame Church, Manhattan Friday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I Votive Mass of Our Lady of Fatima October 13, 2023 Joel 1:13-15.2:1-2, Ps 9, Lk 11:15-26   To listen to an audio recording of today's homily, please click below:  https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/10.13.23_Homily_1.mp3   The following points were […] The post Joining Jesus, the Stronger Man, in Gathering For His Kingdom, 27th Friday (I), October 13, 2023 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

Joining Jesus in the Restoration of All Things:Week Two With Molly Kate MosherHow did God relentlessly pursue you? What was your conversion experience like? What happened at that moment? (Did you feel peace, comfort, hope, love, etc? -or- What was your response like?)Take for example: Zaccheus' experience (Luke 19:1-11) or the Woman with the issue of blood (Luke 18:43) or the Leper (Matthew 8). Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.Romans 6:23 for the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.Romans 10:9-10 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. Romans 6:4 We were therefore buried with Him in through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.Romans 10:13 …for ,”Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith- and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-What are some things (natural and spiritual) that God has already restored in your life?John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. 

As a church our emphasis has been "Keeping it simple, Love God and Love people." This is still very much who we are and what we are all about. At the same time God is highlighting His work of restoration through Jesus. Our desire is to hone in on "Joining Jesus in the Restoration of All Things." What does it mean to partner with Jesus? What does it look like to be on a mission of restoration with Him? Over the next couple of months our life groups and sermons will be centered on this reality, that Jesus restores us to the Father and the overflow of that is a full life in Him, a life filled with all His goodness not only for the life to come, but for life now. 

Joining Jesus in what matters to Him always ends up being the best thing for our own heart and a great way to bless everyone around us. How true that is with this week's message as we look at joining Jesus in His compassion. Our God is one who is deeply moved to to help those in need so we'll be looking at how we can help others see His goodness by showing them His compassion. Dave Nelson