Connect

Scripture Reference: 1 John 1:3-7

When John starts to unpack the reason for his letter, he uses a power packed word that we (weakly) translate as “fellowship.” But he’s talking about so much more. He’s talking about a powerful connection that exists among God’s people.

Sermon Points:

  • The Theology of Connection
  • The Nature of Connection
  • The Experience of Connection

Attend

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 10:19-25

The writer of Hebrews makes a dramatic statement about how essential it is that we be aware and commit to being together in public worship. Truth is: we take on the attributes of our Tribe. Why that’s the case is the topic for this week’s discussion.

Scripture Points:

  • Entering In
  • Gathering Together
  • Encouraging One Another

The Necessity of Spiritual Formation

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18; 4:1-6

We should be curious about any church we join “what do you want to see in me? What do you want to shape me into as a person?” We call this topic “spiritual formation” and Paul gives us some fascinating insight into how a Christian uniquely thinks about it.

Sermon Points:

  • Spiritual Formation is Happening
  • Spiritual Formation is a Recommendation
  • Spiritual Formation is Realized in Jesus

The Challenge of Integrity

Scripture Reference: Matthew 7:15-27

Jesus ends the sermon on the mount by walking his followers through three barriers to genuine faith. False teachers, self-deception and bad foundations can all keep us from being what Jesus is forming in us. How can we make it through?

Sermon Points:

  • The Fruit
  • The Knowledge
  • The Foundation

Thinking Through Our Worry

Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:25-34

The pandemic has taken a dramatic toll on Americans anxiety and depression. But Jesus tells us not to worry. Turns out, he then proceeds to give his followers powerful tools to erode their worry from the inside out.

Sermon Points:

  • Think Financially
  • Think Faithfully
  • Think Fatherly