The UC3
The Mission of Union Chapel
Go
August 20, 2023 • Christopher Glotzbach • John 4:4–10, John 4:11–15, John 4:25–30, John 4:31–42
What do you have to do? John 4:4-10 1. The things that God calls us to do are greater than the excuses we make. Put it another way — it’s not about you. John 4:11-15 2. We will never be satisfied by anything other than God, and serving God is a great place to start. She came to this well to get her physical needs met, Jesus wants to do something deeper. John 4:25-30 3. When God calls us to Go — He will equip us. We might not feel equipped, but God calls us to rest in Him. John 4:31-42 What do you have to do?
Grow
August 13, 2023 • Gregg Parris • Ephesians 2:19–22
Ephesians 2:19-22 • God formed me for his family. • God’s family is called the church. • I’m called to belong to his church. 1. In God’s family I learn my true identity. 2. In God’s temple I’m supported by others. 3. In Christ’s body I discover my unique value. 4. In God’s flock I’m protected and I’m cared for. 5. In God’s garden my life becomes productive.
Know
August 6, 2023 • Gregg Parris • Isaiah 1:18–20, Matthew 18:20, Hebrews 10:24–25, Ecclesiastes 4:9–12, 1 Peter 2:9–10
Isaiah 1:18-20 I. Public worship connects us to God. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. Matthew 18:20 II. Public worship inspires us to faithful living. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:24-25 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 III. Public worship ennobles us for higher purpose. But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. I Peter 2:9-10 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life. Revelation 22:17