Ephesians 2:11–22
It is often said that "blood is thicker than water," meaning that family ties are stronger than friendship ties. In the really real family of God, the blood of Christ offers the strongest ties of all.
Discussion Notes
New Creations
2 Corinthians 5:17
There is no life that is beyond the rescuing power of the Gospel; we can never forget that. This Sunday we have the privilege of hearing the voices of men from Adult and Teen Challenge as they sing and share testimonies of the power of Christ Jesus who has rescued them from sin and addiction.
Living the Really Real - First, the Really Real Bad News
Ephesians 2:1–10
The really real good news of the gospel is glorious, but before we get there, Paul tells us the really real bad news. The really real bad news helps us see just how glorious the really real good news is!
Living the Really Real - Praying the Really Real
Living the Really Real - Really Real Blessings (Part 2)
Ephesians 1:3–14
God's really real blessings in Christ make for really rich lives for those who are in Christ. How rich is your life?
Living the Really Real - Really Real Blessings (Part 1)
Ephesians 1:3-14
Once you understand that God, through his Son, Jesus, has already given believers ‘total blessings,’ you might start to see things differently.
Living the Really Real - Welcome to the Really Real
Ephesians 1:1–2
Keeping it real. Being honest. Realistic. In his letter to the Ephesians, the apostle Paul keeps it really real. Welcome to the really real life in Christ Jesus.
One Anothering - Pray
James 5:13–18
In times of hardship and happiness the church is to be a community of faith bathed in confession and prayer for one another.
One Anothering - Do Good
1 Thessalonians 5:12-15
This Sunday we learn that when we value one another, we minister to one another through courageous conversations. Courageous conversations do good to one another.
One Anothering - Love
John 13:31–35
Love one another. We know this is foundational to being a Christ-follower, but it's easy to lose focus. Let's go back to the basics and get really practical about what this looks like.
One Anothering - Welcome
Romans 15:1–7
We are all at different stages in our spiritual walk, and those who are mature or strong in the Faith, must be willing to share in the burdens of those who are struggling.
Dunked In & Drenched With
John 1:19–34
This Sunday in the waters of baptism, Rachel Horner-Richardson declared that Jesus got ahold of her life, and she will follow Him. The baptism Jesus offers dunks us in and drenches us with a wonderful new reality!
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Our Bodies. For God's Glory: An Iconic Body (pt. 2)
1 Corinthians. 7:25-38
As we conclude tis series, we gain a robust biblical vision for the single life as pointing to God's glory in ways equal to, but different than, marriage. Truly "iconic"!
Our Bodies. For God's Glory: An Iconic Body (pt. 1)
1 Corinthians 7:1-16
We describe something as "iconic" meaning it's the best, one of a kind. As we look at God's design for marriage, it is "iconic" in that sense, and in the true sense of the word.
Our Bodies. For God's Glory: A Holy Body
1 Corinthians 5:1–13
God's design for us is that we be holy, even our bodies. But what happens when we fall short of his design? We continue to work, together, growing towards holiness and setting aside the sin that holds us back.
Our Bodies. For God's Glory: A Meaningful Body
1 Corinthians 6:12–20
Your body is an integral part of who you are and how God designed you for His glory. 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 offers a wonderful vision of this great design.
Keep Your Eyes on Your Ears: God’s Word and His Kingdom
Luke 8:1-21
We must pay close attention to how we hear God’s Word because those that hear it and believe will find salvation, while those who hear it and do not believe will find judgement.
Wait! You Believe What?! You Believe in Hell?
Wait! You Believe What?! Jesus Is Coming Back?
2 Peter 3:1–13
Do you wonder when (and how) is Jesus coming back? So did Peter's readers! How are we to live in light of the return of our Lord?
Wait! You Believe What?! How You Live Matters?
1 Peters 1:13–25
On Vision Sunday we celebrate all that the Lord has done and will do in and through the Trinity family. He calls us to live on mission for Him. How we live really matters.
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