Paul (Saved by Your Mercy), chaser of Jon Free To Love / Galatians 5:1-18 Salvation = Freedom This letter was written to people saved out of paganism and started following Jesus Some pagan leaders were converted and started introducing confusing teachings 1 For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be subject again to the yoke of slavery. 2 Listen! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no benefit to you at all! 3 And I testify again to every man who lets himself be circumcised that he is obligated to obey the whole law. 4 You who are trying to be declared righteous by the law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace! 5 For through the Spirit, by faith, we wait expectantly for the hope of righteousness. 6 For in Christ … Continue reading →

Paul More than just songs of praise, more than this meeting place, more than the beating of drums, Lord let your Church become, More than just sacrifice, holy and purified, Lord let you kingdom come in us *green light from Jon to keep going* / / Jon Galatians 5:16-26 Not things to import from outside of us When you become a Christian, this foreign thing comes inside with all these attributes 1 Corinthians 13 Walk through these things that are already inside of us Tonight – overview of the series 19-21 desires/sins/works of the flesh 22-25 works of the spirit What is the flesh? The bent of the whole person Core of the motive of the heart Soul, mind, body, will Foreign object – The Spirit of God Need to connect to God There’s a side living for self and a side living for God All out war inside us … Continue reading →

Jon Mustard seed movement Take the teachings of Jesus and apply them Plant small and care for it How we use our tongues, our language; power/weakness Kingdom movement Matthew 26:47-51 How do we respond when life doesn’t go the way we think it should go? Do-nothingness is a display of weakness 1. On the surface Peter appears strong as an agressor Airport lines are great places for patience Grumbler gets louder and louder I’m so important Starts swinging his sword If we honk long enough, a secret portal will open to get you to work in seconds So easy to draw swords, throw words Prov 18 tongue James 1:26 Can’t do nothing, shouldn’t throw words before gathering information James 1:19 Matthew 26:50-54 You can see Jesus picking up the ear and saying: is this what you learned from me? Matthew 29:10-11 1 legion of angels = 6,000 Jesus is all … Continue reading →

Paul Jon God’s love is raining down on you… Celebrate graduates Idea of change and transitional times Academic graduation occurs, but there are pivotal non-academic changes: getting married, choosing a career, moving, etc Grad time is bittersweet: youth ministers say goodbye to old students and hello to new students His metabolism has changed…can’t just eat anything anymore Used to be able to be conscious of what he ate – “think about it and lose weight” Pre-emptive workout run this morning Jeans with elastic waistbrand These things are gonna slide right off Argued with mom to no avail Don’t want to be in junior high wearing Osh Kosh Transition is hard Motivation Choose to apply or deny what God is saying in our lives Tons of chances to transition, but early adopters get better benefits Samuel and Eli 1 Samuel 3:1-18 God is more of a Simon Cowell than a Paula … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day Tribute By The Youth Paul (lindy) (waltz) Jon May 18th – basketball game at the Kladnik’s Isaiah 51:1-2 1 peter 2:4-5 1 corinthians 3:16-17 Ephesians 2:19-21 What it means to love your family Be the kingdom of heaven on this earth Christian foundation – community of faith Share the passion of Jesus Transcends all boundaries (race, gender,etc) Acts 1 Asia/Minor Followers went out into culture and changed 15 years of training normally – Jesus led a 3 year crash course 8 disciples set out into Asia Minor Asia = las vegas; corrupted Coverted 98% of them Covenant denomination’s goal for next ten years: conquer Las Vegas Priene, off the coast of Greece Temple of Athena Cluster of houses that was joined together 2 step bench, closet on the east side, carving of two doves Essentially a synagogue Went against the flow … Paul mentions many house churches and … Continue reading →

Paul Easter hymns and songs Jon A consistent theme of life after death Putting treasures in some celestial kingdom Focus on going to Heaven Earth is not our home Is Heaven our final destination? Was that the New Testament belief that led them to missions? 2 Peter 3:13 Revelation 21:1-5 Sea is symbolic of darkness separating Everywhere you look you can see goodness What it’s supposed to be like Jesus coming down to us John 1:14 Like marriage, it’s a union of two people into one He is one He is the bridegroom, we are the bride Wisdom of Solomon Chapter 3:1-3 Writer describes disembodied souls with God, but wait…there’s more Wisdom 3:7 They will shine forth, some kind of resurrection Matthew 28:1-10 Jesus’ resurrected body, a physicality Why weren’t the disciples waiting there Challenge: believed Messiah would throw Rome out and lead Israel to a renewed existence Didn’t imagine … Continue reading →

Paul Jon Web browser checkup Lots of bad news Past week has been tough for him personally Jeff Goodrich is here tonight and his cancer is in stage 3 Psalm 23 Abast yourself in God Just want to sing and praise Take our mind off of our troubles Paul Jon John in his 80’s 1 John 3:1-3 See the love he has lavished on us We’re not evil retch’s He is so generous Walk with Jesus this week Paul We’re gonna keep singing until everyone leaves…

Paul Children’s Program I want to know the true meaning of Christmas! Me too! We’re too busy! This year in children’s ministry: the Messiah David v. Goliath Isaiah Winter: the Beattitudes Easter: washing the disciples feet Walk to Ammaus The early church Summer: memorize the books of the Bible Presentation by John Mullens: board representative Prayer for the staff (Jon, Lori, Paul, Matt) Christmas Eve – communion service only