Sermon Series: Called to Change the World
Theme: Christ’s Ambassadors
“Let Your Light Shine Before People” Matthew 5:14-16
Scripture Lesson Matthew 5:14-16 (CEB) 14 You are the light of the world. A city on top of a hill can’t be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a...
“Called to Speak of God’s Wonderful Acts” I Peter 2:5; 9-10
Scripture Lesson I Peter 2:5, 9-10 (CEB) 5 You yourselves are being built like living stones into a spiritual temple. You are being made into a holy priesthood to offer...
“The Need for ‘Those Who Announce the Good News'” Romans 10:11-15
Scripture Lesson Romans 10:11-15 11 The scripture says, All who have faith in him won’t be put to shame. 12 There is no distinction between Jew and Greek, because the...
“Look at the Harvest” John 4:34-42
Scripture Lesson John 4:34-42 34 Jesus said to them, “I am fed by doing the will of the one who sent me and by completing his work. 35 Don’t you have a saying, ‘Four...
“Jesus’ Charge” Acts 1:6-8
Scripture Lesson Acts 1:6-8 (CEB) 6 As a result, those who had gathered together asked Jesus, “Lord, are you going to restore the kingdom to Israel now?” 7 Jesus...
Theme: Bearing Burdens
“We Need Each Other” Colossians 2:6-7 (ESV)
Scripture Lesson Colossians 2:6-7 (ESV) 6 Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, 7 rooted and built up in him and established in the faith,...
“God’s Answer to Defeat” Philippians 2:4 (NRSVUE), Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NLT)
Scripture Lesson Philippians 2:4 (NRSVUE) 4 Let each of you look not to your own interests but to the interests of others. Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NLT) 12 A person standing...
“When You Face Trouble, Community is Your Safety Net” Romans 12:15
Scripture Lesson Romans 12:15 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
“Go On Mission Together” Philippians 1:27
Scripture Lesson Philippians 1:27 27 Only, live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that, whether I come and see you or am absent and hear about...
“Tell Others Your Great God Story” Acts 1:8
Scripture Lesson Acts 1:8 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and...
Theme: What Does God Require?
“What God Expects from Us” Micah 6:8
Scripture Lesson Micah 6:8 8 He has told you, O mortal, what is good, and what does the Lord require of youbut to do justice and to love kindness and to walk...
“Let’s be Humble” 2 Chronicles 7:14
Scripture Lesson 2 Chronicles 7:14 14 If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear...
“Don’t Stop Believing” Job 1:22
Scripture Lesson Job 1:22 22 In all this Job did not sin or charge God with wrongdoing.
“Have Courage” Esther 4:16
Scripture Lesson Esther 4:16 16 “Go, gather all the Jews to be found in Susa, and hold a fast on my behalf, and neither eat nor drink for three days, night or day. I...
“Love with ALL” Song of Solomon 8:6
Scripture Lesson Song of Solomon 8:6 6 Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm,for love is strong as death, passion fierce as the grave.Its...
