ALL-IN
60 Days in the New Testament
The Challenge of Radical Generosity
November 26, 2017 • Pastor Mark Rouse
Generosity was a hallmark of the early church. In fact, there were no needy people among early followers of Jesus because they gave radically to meet the needs of others. Sometimes giving gets a bad reputation in churches because people feel guilted into it. But giving was never about guilt; it was about gratitude. And when we understand that, we can excel in generous giving. YouVersion Bible app users can access the notes here: http://bible.com/events/294146 Let us know how we can pray for you or about any next step you're taking today: http://goo.gl/forms/60j0rtbmsikjtaxj1
The Challenge of Going All-In
November 19, 2017 • Pastor Mark Rouse
Becoming an all-in follower of Jesus is a challenge. Recognizing we're sinners in need of a savior isn't easy to do. Neither is learning how to follow him well. But we're not to meant to follow him in isolation, and he calls us together to something greater than any one of us. Discover what it means to go all-in. YouVersion Bible app users can access the notes here: http://bible.com/events/294142 Let us know how we can pray for you or about any next step you're taking today: http://goo.gl/forms/60j0rtbmsikjtaxj1
The Challenge of Following Jesus
November 12, 2017 • Pastor Mark Rouse
We like our autonomy and the ability to do our own thing. If anyone is doing any following, we'd prefer to have others follow us. That's why Jesus' call to follow him is so difficult. It goes against what's natural to us and in our culture. But once we've decided to follow Jesus, there's no turning back. YouVersion Bible app users can access the notes here: http://bible.com/events/294141 Let us know how we can pray for you or about any next step you're taking today: http://goo.gl/forms/60j0rtbmsikjtaxj1
The Challenge of Talking to God
November 5, 2017 • Pastor Mark Rouse
Over 50% of Americans pray every day. But if we're honest with ourselves, prayer can be a challenge. Maybe we're easily distracted or feel too busy to pray. Maybe we're unsure how to pray, or we even wonder if our prayers are getting through. Discover the benefits of prayer as well as five areas of our lives that God wants us to pray about. YouVersion Bible app users can access the notes here: http://bible.com/events/294129 Let us know how we can pray for you or about any next step you're taking today: http://goo.gl/forms/60j0rtbmsikjtaxj1
The Challenge of Anxiety
October 29, 2017 • Pastor Mark Rouse
All of us are affected by anxiety. Either we struggle with it ourselves, or someone close to us does. The sources are many, but one thing is true in all cases: we just want some peace. Thankfully, Jesus offers us rest for our souls. Discover how to receive his invitation to R.E.S.T. YouVersion Bible app users can access the notes here: http://bible.com/events/294125 Let us know how we can pray for you or about any next step you're taking today: http://goo.gl/forms/60j0rtbmsikjtaxj1
The Challenge of Jesus' Return
October 22, 2017 • Pastor Mark Rouse
For some of us, the return of Jesus feels a bit like a fable. We've heard so many false predictions of when he's coming back that we don't really pay attention to it. For others of us, it might bring up some fear about what's going to happen in the days leading up to his return. But Jesus is definitely coming back, and even though we're unsure of when, his return is relevant to us today. Discover how to live with an eternal perspective! YouVersion Bible app users can access the notes here: http://bible.com/events/294117 Let us know how we can pray for you or about any next step you're taking today: http://goo.gl/forms/60j0rtbmsikjtaxj1
The Challenge of the New Testament
October 15, 2017 • Pastor Mark Rouse
Epic Church exists to lead people to become all-in followers of Jesus. But what does an all-in follower look like? For the next 60 days we'll be exploring the New Testament of the Bible. Its central theme is to tell the message of Jesus. And when we read it for ourselves, we can learn how to react like Jesus to the things happening around us. YouVersion Bible app users can access the notes here: http://bible.com/events/294113 Let us know how we can pray for you or about any next step you're taking today: http://goo.gl/forms/60j0rtbmsikjtaxj1