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Sermon Series: The Call to “I Am”

 

Theme: I AM the Bread of Life

“Jesus is Love” John 3:16-17

Scripture Lesson John 3:16-17 16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life....

“Turn Down the Noise” Ephesians 3:17-19

Scripture Lesson Ephesians 3:17-19 17 and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. 18 I pray that you may have...

“How to Define Love” Ephesians 5:1-2

Scripture Lesson Ephesians 5:1-2 1 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, 2 and walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant...

“God’s Love Holds Us” Romans 8:38-39

Scripture Lesson Romans 8:38-39 38 For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor...

“Love One Another” I John 4:7-12

Scripture Lesson I John 4:7-12 7 Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love...

Theme: I AM the Light of the World

“Reflecting on the Light” John 8:12

Scripture Lesson John 8:12 12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of...

“Understanding the Light and Our Role” John 8:13-14 (MSG)

Scripture Lesson John 8:13-14 (MSG) 13 The Pharisees objected, “All we have is your word on this. We need more than this to go on.” 14-18 Jesus replied, “You’re right...

“Called to be the Light in Action” John 8:15-16 (MSG)

Scripture Lesson John 8:15-16 (MSG) 14-18 Jesus replied, “You’re right that you only have my word. But you can depend on it being true. I know where I’ve come from and...

“Overcoming Challenges to Shine Bright” Jon 8:19 (MSG)

Scripture Lesson John 8:19 (MSG) 19 They said, “Where is this so-called Father of yours?” Jesus said, “You’re looking right at me and you don’t see me. How do you...

“Being the Light” John 8:20

Scripture Lesson John 8:20 20 He spoke these words while he was teaching in the treasury of the temple, but no one arrested him, because his hour had not yet come.

Theme: I AM the Door

“Community Development” Romans 12:9-21

Scripture Lesson Romans 12:9-21 9 Let love be genuine; hate what is evil; hold fast to what is good; 10 love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in...

“Community Health” Luke 9:1-6

Scripture Lesson Luke 9:1-6 9 Then Jesus called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, 2 and he sent them out to...

“Quality Education” II Timothy 2:15

Scripture Lesson II Timothy 2:15 15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved by him, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly explaining the word...

“Spiritual Growth” Romans 12:1-2

Scripture Lesson Romans 12:1-2 12 I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, on the basis of God’s mercy, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and...

“Youth in Action” I Timothy 4:12-16

Scripture Lesson I Timothy 4:12-16 12 Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 13 Until I...

Theme: I AM the Good Shepherd

“The Hole in Our Hearts” Psalm 23:1

Scripture Lesson Psalm 23:1 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

“God Rescues Us” Psalm 23:2

Scripture Lesson Psalm 23:2 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures;he leads me beside still waters;

“Through the Storm” Psalm 23:3

Scripture Lesson Psalm 23:3 3 he restores my soul.He leads me in right paths    for his name’s sake.

“Fear No Evil” Psalm 23:4

Scripture Lesson Psalm 23:4 4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,    I fear no evil,for you are with me;    your rod and your staff,    they comfort...

“Pouring Love on Us” Psalm 23:5-6

Scripture Lesson Psalm 23:5-6 5 You prepare a table before me    in the presence of my enemies;you anoint my head with oil;    my cup overflows.6 Surely goodness and...

Sermon Series: The Great Invitation

 

Theme: Come and See

“Come and See” John 1:42-48

Scripture Lesson John 1:42-48 42 He brought Simon to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You are to be called Cephas” (which is translated...

“Come to Him with Your Fear” Luke 8:22-25

Scripture Lesson Luke 8:22-25 22 One day he got into a boat with his disciples, and he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side of the lake.” So they put...

“Something Greater” Luke 5:12-13

Scripture Lesson Luke 5:12-13 12 Once when he was in one of the cities, a man covered with a skin disease was there. When he saw Jesus, he bowed with his face to the...

“The Choice is Yours” John 20:1-10

Scripture Lesson John 20:1-10 20 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed...

“Where do We Go from Here?” 2 Corinthians 5:17

Scripture Lesson 2 Corinthians 5:17 17 So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; look, new things have come into being!

Theme: Follow Me

“Set Apart” John 1:29-34

Scripture Lesson John 1:29-34 29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, “Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is he...

“Accountability in Numbers” John 1:35

Scripture Lesson John 1:35 35 The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples

“Doers of the Word” John 1:35-37

Scripture Lesson John 1:35-37 35 The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples, 36 and as he watched Jesus walk by he exclaimed, “Look, here is the...

“What is Your Motive?” John 1:35-39

Scripture Lesson John 1:35-39 35 The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples, 36 and as he watched Jesus walk by he exclaimed, “Look, here is the...

“Follow Me” John 1:40-42

Scripture Lesson John 1:40-42 40 One of the two who heard John speak and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. 41 He first found his brother Simon and said to...

Theme: Blessed

“Blessed are the Poor in Spirit” Matthew 5:3, Isaiah 66:2

Scripture Lesson Matthew 5:3 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Isaiah 66:2 2 All these things my hand has made,    so all these...

“Blessed are Those Who Mourn” Matthew 5:4

Scripture Lesson Matthew 5:4 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

“Blessed are the Meek” Matthew 5:5

Scripture Lesson Matthew 5:5 5 “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

“Blessed are those who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness” Matthew 5:6

Scripture Lesson Matthew 5:6 6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

“Blessed are the Merciful” Matthew 5:7

Scripture Lesson Matthew 5:7 7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.

Theme: Salt, Light, and Righteousness

“Salty Lemonade” Matthew 5:13

Scripture Lesson Matthew 5:13 (CEB) 13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its saltiness, how will it become salty again? It’s good for nothing except to...

“When Life Gives You Lemons . . .” Romans 8:28

Scripture Lesson Romans 8:28 (CEB) 28 We know that God works all things together for good for the ones who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose.

“Reframing Yellow” 2 Corinthians 12:8-10

Scripture Lesson 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 (CEB) 8 I pleaded with the Lord three times for it to leave me alone. 9 He said to me, “My grace is enough for you, because power...

“Lemon Cookies” 2 Peter 1:5-11

Scripture Lesson 2 Peter 1:5-11 (CEB) 5 This is why you must make every effort to add moral excellence to your faith; and to moral excellence, knowledge; 6 and to...

“Lemonade Stands” 2 Timothy 1:6-7

Scripture Lesson 2 Timothy 1:6-7 6 Because of this, I’m reminding you to revive God’s gift that is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 God didn’t give us a...

Theme: This, Not That

“If We Follow Jesus, We Can’t Take a DIY Approach to Life” Matthew 11:28-30

Scripture Lesson Matthew 11:28-30 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn...

“Following Jesus Isn’t a Cause, It’s a Calling” Matthew 4:19-20

Scripture Lesson Matthew 4:19-20 19 And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of people.” 20 Immediately they left their nets and followed him.

“We Don’t Run Errands for God” Matthew 28:18-20

Scripture Lesson Matthew 28:18-20 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of...

“Your Prayers are Powerful” Matthew 6:7-13

Scripture Lesson Matthew 6:7-13 7 “When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases as the gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard because of their many...

“Reading the Bible Isn’t Just Important It’s Transformative” James 1:21-25

Scripture Lesson James 1:21-25 21 Therefore rid yourselves of all sordidness and rank growth of wickedness, and welcome with meekness the implanted word that has the...

Theme: And Now, Your Reward

“What Do You Want Jesus to Do for You?” Mark 10:35-45

Scripture Lesson Mark 10:35-45 35 James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of...

“Greatness Comes at a Cost” Mark 10:43-45

Scripture Lesson Mark 10:43-45 43 But it is not so among you; instead, whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever wishes to be first...

“What Greatness Looks Like” Philippians 2:1-11

Scripture Lesson Philippians 2:1-11 2 If, then, there is any comfort in Christ, any consolation from love, any partnership in the Spirit, any tender affection and...

“Why It’s Hard to Be Great” Mark 10:38-39

Scripture Lesson Mark 10:38-39 38 But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink or be baptized with the...

“Show the World What a Great Life Really Is” Ephesians 3:14-21

Scripture Lesson Ephesians 3:14-21 14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. 16 I pray that,...

Sermon Series: P.A.V.E. the Way

 

Theme: PREPARE with Hope

“Waiting with Hope” Lamentations 3:25-26, Isaiah 40:31

Scripture Lesson Lamentations 3:25-26 25 The Lord is good to those who wait for him,    to the soul that seeks him.26 It is good that one should wait quietly    for the...

“Looking Forward with Hope” Hebrews 11:1 (TLB)

Scripture Lesson Hebrews 11:1 (TLB) 1 What is faith? It is the confident assurance that something we want is going to happen. It is the certainty that what we hope for...

“Hope Together” Hebrews 10:23-25 (NLT)

Scripture Lesson Hebrews 10:23-25 (NLT) 23 Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. 24 Let us think of...

“Hope in God’s Forgiveness” Proverbs 13:12 (NIV)

Scripture Lesson Proverbs 13:12 (NIV) 12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,    but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

“Hope in God’s Word” Psalm 119:114, Psalm 118:1-3

Scripture Lesson Psalm 119:114 114 You are my hiding place and my shield;    I hope in your word. Psalm 118:1-3 1 O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;    his...

Theme: ACT for Justice and Peace

“Who’s the Prince of Peace?” Isaiah 9:6

Scripture Lesson Isaiah 9:6 6 For a child has been born for us,    a son given to us;authority rests upon his shoulders,    and he is namedWonderful Counselor, Mighty...

“What Truth Stands the Test Of Time?” Luke 2:10-11

Scripture Lesson Luke 2:10-11 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: 11 to you is born...

“Don’t Throw in the Towel” Luke 1:5-7

Scripture Lesson Luke 1:5-7 5 In the days of King Herod of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly order of Abijah. His wife was...

‘The Shepherds were VIPs” Luke 2:9-10

Scripture Lesson Luke 2:9-10 9 Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said...

“Wise Ones Seek Him” Ephesians 3:17-19

Scripture Lesson Ephesians 3:17-19 17 and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. 18 I pray that you may have...

Theme: VIGILANTLY Embrace Joy

“Wait With a Purpose” Luke 1:46-56

Scripture Lesson Luke 1:46-56 46 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord,47     and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,48 for he has looked with favor on the lowly...

“Look at the Stars” Psalm 8:3-9

Scripture Lesson Psalm 8:3-9 3 When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers,    the moon and the stars that you have established;4 what are humans that you are...

“Visit a Friend” Luke 1:39-45

Scripture Lesson Luke 1:39-45 39 In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, 40 where she entered the house of Zechariah and...

“Listen to the Elderly” Luke 2:25-38

Scripture Lesson Luke 2:25-38 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of...

“Embrace the Unexpected” Luke 1:5-25

Scripture Lesson Luke 1:5-25 5 In the days of King Herod of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly order of Abijah. His wife was...

Theme: EAGERYLY Share God’s Love

“Joy to the World” Psalm 17:7

Scripture Lesson Psalm 17:7 7 Wondrously show your steadfast love,    O savior of those who seek refuge    from their adversaries at your right hand.

“O Come, O Come Emmanuel” Lamentations 3:22-23

Scripture Lesson Lamentations 3:22-23 22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases,    his mercies never come to an end;23 they are new every morning;    great is...

“Deck the Halls” Psalm 16:11; 37:4

Scripture Lesson Psalm 16:11; 37:4 11 You show me the path of life.    In your presence there is fullness of joy;    in your right hand are pleasures forevermore....

“O Holy Night” Hebrews 6:19-20

Scripture Lesson Hebrews 6:19-20 19 We have this hope, a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters the inner shrine behind the curtain, 20 where Jesus,...

Theme: Rethinking New Years’ Resolutions

“Acknowledging God Everyday” Proverbs 3:5-6

Scripture Lesson Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,    and do not rely on your own insight.6 In all your ways acknowledge him,    and he will make...

“Do a New Thing” Isaiah 43:19

Scripture Lesson Isaiah 43:19 19 I am about to do a new thing;    now it springs forth; do you not perceive it?I will make a way in the wilderness    and rivers in the...

“Finish the Race” Acts 20:24

Scripture Lesson Acts 20:24 24 But I do not count my life of any value to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus,...

“New Life, New Desires” Galatians 5:24

Scripture Lesson Galatians 5:24 24 And those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

“Renewing Your Daily Habits” Romans 8:28

Scripture Lesson Romans 8:28 28 We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.

“Acknowledging God Everyday” Proverbs 3:5-6

Scripture Lesson Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,    and do not rely on your own insight.6 In all your ways acknowledge him,    and he will make...