Bannockburn Church

Week 9 | Pillar #4 - Discipleship

Returning to Second Timothy, we now study our final pillar as a church: discipleship. Paul charges Timothy to share everything he has learned from him with others who will then do the same. This means that our understanding of Jesus and His work should not be kept secret; it should be lived out and passed on to others. Discipleship, in other words is an intentional process where we are intentionally connecting in the lives of others, to intentionally lead them to deepening understanding and devotion to Christ.

SERIES DESCRIPTION:

We live in a culture where what’s new is what’s best. We like the updates, we like the shiny, we like the brand new. We like the smell of the new car, the peel of the wrapper off the package, of knowing that what we have is the latest and the greatest.To be sure we love the new, but what if the old was actually always the best. For that matter what if the old is actually only what renews, revives, and refreshes. That to be renewed requires going back to what has always worked.

In second Corinthians chapter 3 the apostle Paul says these very important words:

And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.

He’s referencing Moses. Moses, who stood on the mountain top and talked directly to God. Moses, whose face shone when he came down and back to his people. Moses, whose life was never the same after he had met with the Lord on high.

What if the pathway for our transformation, lay in the same direction. What if what has always worked works for us too. What if our renewal as a church lay in our beholding the Lord!

Join us for a series where, as a church, we seek fix our eyes upon the Lord, and we seek to behold his glory and hearing from him directly what the priorities of our church should be. But get ready, because these priorities are nothing new, but they are every bit as transformative as they have always been!

Join us as we behold and renew!

Week 8 | Pillar #3 - Prayer

Luke’s Gospel includes for us a parable that emphasizes the power of persistent prayer. Jesus picks up everyday examples by comparing a lowly widow to a powerful judge. Despite her low social standing, the widow’s unwavering persistence, rather than her social status, ultimately wins her case.

Jesus then challenges his listeners: If even a small amount of this persistence were present in our prayers, wouldn’t we achieve more? If prayer can truly do so much, and the Heavenly Judge is of such exemplary character and love, why aren’t we asking him for more?

SERIES DESCRIPTION:We live in a culture where what’s new is what’s best. We like the updates, we like the shiny, we like the brand new. We like the smell of the new car, the peel of the wrapper off the package, of knowing that what we have is the latest and the greatest.To be sure we love the new, but what if the old was actually always the best. For that matter what if the old is actually only what renews, revives, and refreshes. That to be renewed requires going back to what has always worked.In second Corinthians chapter 3 the apostle Paul says these very important words:And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.He’s referencing Moses. Moses, who stood on the mountain top and talked directly to God. Moses, whose face shone when he came down and back to his people. Moses, whose life was never the same after he had met with the Lord on high. What if the pathway for our transformation, lay in the same direction. What if what has always worked works for us too.What if our renewal as a church lay in our beholding the Lord!Join us for a series where, as a church, we seek fix our eyes upon the Lord, and we seek to behold his glory and hearing from him directly what the priorities of our church should be. But get ready, because these priorities are nothing new, but they are every bit as transformative as they have always been!Join us as we behold and renew!

Week 7 | Pillar #3 - PrayerAs we look now at the third pillar of our church, we jump over to the book of Hebrews. Rich in Old Testament references and referring often to the sacrificial system, Hebrews demonstrates that Jesus – surpassing angels, Moses, and the Old Testament sacrifices – is the ultimate fulfillment of the Law. In light of this reality, we are drawn to run to Jesus in prayer, recognizing his greatness and his intimate knowledge of us including our frailties. As our drill deeper in these truths and we grow in our faith, we increasingly realizeour profound need for prayer. Maturity, in other words, leads to even more prayer!SERIES DESCRIPTION:We live in a culture where what’s new is what’s best. We like the updates, we like the shiny, we like the brand new. We like the smell of the new car, the peel of the wrapper off the package, of knowing that what we have is the latest and the greatest.To be sure we love the new, but what if the old was actually always the best. For that matter what if the old is actually only what renews, revives, and refreshes. That to be renewed requires going back to what has always worked.In second Corinthians chapter 3 the apostle Paul says these very important words:And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.He’s referencing Moses. Moses, who stood on the mountain top and talked directly to God. Moses, whose face shone when he came down and back to his people. Moses, whose life was never the same after he had met with the Lord on high. What if the pathway for our transformation, lay in the same direction. What if what has always worked works for us too.What if our renewal as a church lay in our beholding the Lord!Join us for a series where, as a church, we seek fix our eyes upon the Lord, and we seek to behold his glory and hearing from him directly what the priorities of our church should be. But get ready, because these priorities are nothing new, but they are every bit as transformative as they have always been!Join us as we behold and renew!

Week 6 | Pillar #2 - WorshipPaul’s letter to the Romans shifts gears in chapter twelve. After eleven chapters of rich theological teaching, this chapter calls us to action, urging us to apply these truths to our daily lives. What would it look like to live a life of worship, not just on Sundays in our services, but on every day of the week? How would this impact our interactions with other believers, leaders, within our homes, and even outside the church? The answer is nothing short of remarkable!SERIES DESCRIPTION:We live in a culture where what’s new is what’s best. We like the updates, we like the shiny, we like the brand new. We like the smell of the new car, the peel of the wrapper off the package, of knowing that what we have is the latest and the greatest.To be sure we love the new, but what if the old was actually always the best. For that matter what if the old is actually only what renews, revives, and refreshes. That to be renewed requires going back to what has always worked.In second Corinthians chapter 3 the apostle Paul says these very important words:And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.He’s referencing Moses. Moses, who stood on the mountain top and talked directly to God. Moses, whose face shone when he came down and back to his people. Moses, whose life was never the same after he had met with the Lord on high. What if the pathway for our transformation, lay in the same direction. What if what has always worked works for us too.What if our renewal as a church lay in our beholding the Lord!Join us for a series where, as a church, we seek fix our eyes upon the Lord, and we seek to behold his glory and hearing from him directly what the priorities of our church should be. But get ready, because these priorities are nothing new, but they are every bit as transformative as they have always been!Join us as we behold and renew!

Week 5 | Pillar #2 - WorshipTurning towards the earthly ministry of Jesus, this week we look at what it means to be worshippers, or rather to begin to understand worship. To do this we’ll take a look at a familiar story, namely Jesus and the Samaritan woman. This is the story of how one woman got transformed - brought from shame to life, given a renewal, given a New Hope – through a life changing conversation with Jesus. But in the center of that discussion, in the text we get to look at below, there was an interesting exchange about worship. Just what is worship and what should it look like in our lives?SERIES DESCRIPTION:We live in a culture where what’s new is what’s best. We like the updates, we like the shiny, we like the brand new. We like the smell of the new car, the peel of the wrapper off the package, of knowing that what we have is the latest and the greatest.To be sure we love the new, but what if the old was actually always the best. For that matter what if the old is actually only what renews, revives, and refreshes. That to be renewed requires going back to what has always worked.In second Corinthians chapter 3 the apostle Paul says these very important words:And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.He’s referencing Moses. Moses, who stood on the mountain top and talked directly to God. Moses, whose face shone when he came down and back to his people. Moses, whose life was never the same after he had met with the Lord on high. What if the pathway for our transformation, lay in the same direction. What if what has always worked works for us too.What if our renewal as a church lay in our beholding the Lord!Join us for a series where, as a church, we seek fix our eyes upon the Lord, and we seek to behold his glory and hearing from him directly what the priorities of our church should be. But get ready, because these priorities are nothing new, but they are every bit as transformative as they have always been!Join us as we behold and renew!

Week 4 | Pillar #1 - The Word

Week 3 | Pillar #1 - The Word

Week 2 | Our Purpose

Week 1 | Our Purpose

Our series begins by exploring two pivotal commands from Jesus, which beautifully illuminate the core priorities of the church. The first, known as “The Great Commandment,” was shared with his disciples before his crucifixion and offers a window into what God values most in our lives. The second, “The Great Commission,” was given after his resurrection gives us a clear direction and purpose for any church. Brought together, these two commands help us create a powerful and concise mission statement for all of God’s people.

David begins Psalm 16 with a simple yet profound prayer:

‘Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.’

This is an opening of desperation and surrender to set the tone...This psalm isn’t just poetic—it’s practical. It’s David making a series of daily, intentional choices: to trust God, to follow Him, and to find joy in Him.

And as we step into a New Year, these same choices will shape how we face what’s ahead. If you want to see change this new year something must change.

Here are 3 phrases that you can use to see change happen in your life and most importantly your walk with Jesus:

1. I Will Choose the Lord (Psalm 16:1-6)

2. I Will Choose to Follow Him (Psalm 16:7-8)

3. I Will Choose Joy (Psalm 16:9-11)YOUR GOD

HEARS AND SEES YOU - HE'S WELL AWARE!