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,...