Some of the things Jesus says are hard to understand or even downright offensive–like when he says that we should eat his flesh and drink his blood. Jesus is not encouraging vampirism or cannibalism, of course, so what in the world is he talking about?
Do you or a loved one struggle with depression or the desire to die? How does God feed our need for his presence to give us hope and life?
Sermon: Got Bread?
Texts: Exodus 16:2-15; John 6:22-35
Focus Statement: God provides for all of our needs—physical and spiritual.
Function Statement: That they would trust and be glad in God’s gracious provision.
Sermon: Just Passing By
Texts: Mark 6:45-56
Focus Statement: Jesus is Lord (Yahweh).
Function Statement: That they would be saved by believing in the divinity of Christ.
Sermon: Not Far Off
Text: Ephesians 2:11-22
Focus: We’re never too far too be reached by God’s grace.
Function: That they would draw near to God through Jesus’ blood.
Sermon: In Life and Death: Jesus
Text: Mark 6:14-29
Focus Statement: Even in the midst of suffering and persecution, we hope in Christ’s resurrection.
Function Statement: That they would take courage in our anti-Christian culture.
God works most powerfully in our troubles and trials.
God re-news us by his grace.
Sermon: Hearts Wide Open
Texts: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13
Focus Statement: Pastors are special because they bring Jesus and his Word to us.
Function Statement: That they would honor and love their pastors for the message.
Sermon: More Fully Clothed
Texts: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10
Focus Statement: God promises us a resurrection body for eternity.
Function Statement: That the resurrection promise would give them hope in today’s earthly struggles.