Sermons About Journey
A Walk to Remember
Some say he was a good man. Some say he was just a teacher. Some say he had paranormal powers. Some say he was a myth. Some say he was the Son of God. A lot of people say a lot of things about Jesus. But who is he really, and what relevance does a man who lived 2000 years ago have on us today? In the midst of the chaotic holiday season, the story of Jesus seems to get lost in the hustle and bustle. But if you listen; if you really quiet your soul and listen, he is calling out to you. He is asking you the same thing he asked his disciples to do: "Follow Me." That's it. But that will cost you everything. Join us as we journey through the life of Jesus from Nazareth to Calvary.
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Making the Most of Your Journey
The Christian life is like a journey. God has a road map for your life. If you follow it to the best of your ability, you will get to the right destination.
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The Uphill Life
On the way up to Jerusalem for worship the Israelites reminded themselves that God the creator is the one they are to look to, he keeps them on the pilgrimage, and he watches over their daily labors. A beautiful life is an uphill life.
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The Journey
Do you ever wonder why certain parts of the Bible become so popular? What is it about Psalm 23 that connects with us? Reading Psalm 23 is like someone has taken the mixed up graffiti letters in our soul and placed the letters together in a beautiful way expressing confidence and trust in God that we all so desperately need in a confusing world. Psalm 23 fills us with hope to travel on because we are on a journey; an outer and inner journey, a journey of fullness and emptiness, of quiet and chaos, right turns and wrong turns, death and life, fear and security, friends and enemies, fasting and feasting. This journey seems very hard to make sense of, like color thrown randomly at a blank sheet of paper. The truth that we travel this journey with God does not make it easy or simple but it does bring color, beauty and meaning. Psalm 23 reminds us all that the Lord is guiding us and cares for us. This is a truth every person on the planet longs to rest in.
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Wii
Church Like You Never Expected: “Wii” Reconnect – May 31, 2009 Text: Acts 2:36-47; Romans 12:2 Key Thought: Faith deepens with the change that happens as we become: through experiencing life with Jesus together. “So let it be clearly known by everyone in Israel that God has made this Jesus whom you crucified to be both Lord and Messiah!” Peter’s words convicted them deeply, and they said to him and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” Peter replied, “Each of you must turn from your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. This promise is to you and to your children, and even to the Gentiles – all who have been called by the Lord our God.” Then Peter continued preaching for a long time, strongly urging all his listeners, “Save yourselves from this generation that has gone astray!” Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church – about three thousand in all. They joined with the other believers and devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, sharing in the Lord’s Supper and in prayer. A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. And all the believers met together constantly and shared everything they had. They sold their possessions and shared the proceeds with those in need. They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity – all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their group those who were being saved. (Acts 2:36-47, NLT)
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Mii
Church Like You Never Expected: “Mii” Reconnect – May 24, 2009 Text: Matthew 16:13-17, John 12:44-46 Key Thought: Faith continues with an opportunity to further what we believe: in regards to Jesus and what He offers. When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Then he asked them, “But who do YOU say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being. Now I say to you that you are Peter [which means ‘rock’], and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. (Matthew 16:13-17, NLT)
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Thii
Church Like You Never Expected: “Thii” Reconnect – May 17, 2009 Text: Matthew 9:9-13; I Timothy 1:15-16 Key Thought: Faith begins with an invitation to find the place we belong: with Jesus and His people. As Jesus was going down the road, he saw Matthew sitting at his tax-collection booth. “Come, be my disciple,” Jesus said to him. So Matthew got up and followed him. That night Matthew invited Jesus and his disciples to be his dinner guests, along with his fellow tax collectors and many other notorious sinners. The Pharisees were indignant. “Why does your teacher eat with such scum?” they asked his disciples. When he heard this, Jesus replied, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor – sick people do.” Then he added, “Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: ‘I want you to be merciful; I don’t want your sacrifices.’ For I have come to call sinners, not those who think they are already good enough.” (Matthew 9:9-13, NLT)
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Unlikely Candidates
Infectious: Unlikely Candidates Reconnect – May 10, 2009 Text: I Peter 3:13-18; Colossians 4:5-6 Key Thought: The life we have with Jesus will naturally become apparent and spread to our families, if we will do our part and let God do His. Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t be afraid and don’t worry. Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if you are asked about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it. But you must do this in a gentle and respectful way. Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak evil against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ. Remember, it is better to suffer for doing good, if that is what God wants, than to suffer for doing wrong. Christ also suffered when he died for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but he died for sinners that he might bring us safely home to God. He suffered physical death, but he was raised to life in the Spirit. (I Peter 3:13-18, NLT)
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