The Blessing of Following Jesus

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The Blessing of Following Jesus

September 15, 2024 • Pastor Brent Foley • John 13:12–17, Hebrews 12:1–2

1. I should serve because: Serving others is never beneath you.

Jesus > I

2. I should serve because: I’ll be blessed.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:1-2

What hinders us from serving:

1. Don’t have the time.

2. Unprepared for the role

3. Unqualified because of your past

4. Your treasure is elsewhere

5. You don't know the needs.

Your Next Step > Staying Where You Are

October 6, 2024 • Pastor Allen Bonnell • John 5:1–15, John 20:30–31

In this powerful sermon from John 5, Lead Pastor Allen Bonnell explores the profound encounter between Jesus and the invalid man at the Pool of Bethesda. Pastor Allen dives deep into the significance of Christ's question, "Do you want to be healed?" and how it applies to both physical and spiritual healing. Discover how Jesus offers more than temporary relief—He brings complete transformation and calls us to a life of holiness. Through the lens of biblical scholarship, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and personal stories, Pastor Allen reveals how we can live out our faith with joy and power today. Learn the importance of repentance, holiness, and the dangers of legalism in the Christian life. Are you ready to take your next step of faith? Join us in this eye-opening message to experience true freedom and victory in Christ.

The Supremacy of Christ

September 29, 2024 • Pastor Allen Bonnell • Luke 1:17, John 3:22–36, Malachi 4:5

The Supremacy of Christ John 3:22-36 John 3:30 You need an awareness of the identity of Christ. Who is He? You need an awareness of self. Who am I? Malachi 4:5 “See, I will send the prophet Elijah to you before that great and dreadful day of the Lord comes. Luke 1:17 17 And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”, Jesus said in Matthew 11:11 Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. You need to act. What must I do as a result? Jesus > I John 3:36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on them. His Word > My Experiences.

Sacrificial Living > Playing It Safe

September 22, 2024 • Pastor Allen Bonnell • John 12:1–11, Matthew 5:16

Sacrificial Living > Playing It Safe John 12:1-11 "Let your light shine before men that they may SEE your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 Availability Humility Sacrifice