Kalkaska Church of Christ Podcast

Shoes and Socks

God loves you – John 3:16, Romans 5:8The Gospel – 1 Corinthians 15:1-10a, Mark 1:16, Isaiah 52:7

Mission:

…helping people journey with Jesus – 1 John 2:6, Matthew 28:18-20

Vision:

Seek Scripture – Mark 1:21-22Sharpen and be Sharpened – Mark 1:16-20, 3:13-14Show Compassion – Mark 1:40-41, Matthew 14:13-14Serve Sacrificially – Mark 10:43-44, John 13:14, 1 Corinthians 12:14,27

Practically Speaking:Always Celebrate Bible reading and teach from the BibleBe a part of: Life Groups, Titus 2, BaseCamp, Faith TrainingContribute time to: 2:42 Projects, Missions, Mentoring in schools, coachingDecide on your P.A.R.T.

Holes that need patching:Early connection with new believers, members, regular attendersFix Discover KCC

three stories of God working in us

Alex & Katheryn Hockin – Newlyweds share how God brought them togetherScott & Nick – Hear how God uses young people to change lives.Kari & Christine – New Christians allowing God to serve the children with joy through them.

Big Idea:  When looking for Jesus you may not find what you are looking for, but if you do find Him you will find exactly what you need.

Wise men were seeking a miracle – Matthew 2:1-2Andrew and Peter were seeking a Messiah – John 1:35-39; Acts 1:6Followers of Jesus were seeking manna – John 6:26 What are you seeking?The wise men knew it was Him by a sign – Matthew 2:9Peter and Andrew knew it was Him by senses – John 6:68Many followed, but never knew He was the Savior – John 6:41-42 How will you know when you found Him?When the wise men found Him they worshiped – Matthew 2:9-11When Peter and Andrew found Him they went to Him – John 1:40-42When most people found Him they walked away – John 6:60,66

What will you do when you find Him?

Seek Him, See Him, and Surrender to Him

Sermon Scripture:  1 Samuel 16

Sermon Big Idea:  Rejection is a heart condition. Will we believe in our hearts how Jesus came into the world and what He came to do?

Israel rejected God as King because they didn’t like what they could see. (1 Samuel 8:1-7)God rejected Saul as King because of what Saul wouldn’t see. (1 Samuel 13:13-14; 15:11,22,27-29)God rejected David’s brothers as King so that Israel may see. (1 Samuel 16:6-7)The world rejected Jesus as King because they didn’t see. (John 1:9-13)

The message from Bethlehem is, “A light has come into the world.  Does your heart see and accept it?”

God uses an unlikely love story at the “house of bread” to fulfill his promise.

Intro:  You can’t deny love as the overwhelming thread that holds together God and his people.

Elimelech’s love was providing for his family. (Ruth 1:1-2)Naomi’s love was a willingness to release her family. (Ruth 1:8)Ruth’s love was the sacrifice of self. (Ruth 1:16-17)Boaz’s love was for God and His people. (Ruth 2:11; 4:9-10)God’s love is a promise kept. (Genesis 3:15; Isaiah 11:1; Ruth 4:17)

John 6:35a

The bread of life was born at the house of bread

The bread of life came for Israelites and Gentiles

The bread of life came to save the world from the consequences of our sin

The bread of life is love.  He is the only one that can fully satisfy.

Adam and Eve recognized their nakedness. (Genesis 3:7)Surrendering to Jesus is being recognized as a disciple of Jesus. (Matthew 22:1-14)As we follow Jesus we can recognize the wrinkles falling from our life. (Ephesians 5:25-27)Our good works will make us recognizable as the bride. (Revelation 19:1-9)

May our clothing reflect not our past, but our wrinkle-free future of righteous deeds.

Luke 19:1-10

Sermon Big Idea:  Truly inviting Jesus to our feast is to let him be the host.

Short in stature, short in morals, but a tall stack of money had he.Zacchaeus couldn’t resist the desire to see Jesus.What identified Zacchaeus was replaced with Jesus.Jesus healed another blind man.

Jesus became the host of Zacchaeus’ house by way of salvation.

Sermon Scripture:  John 2:1-12

Sermon Big Idea:  When Jesus is invited, watch for the miracles.

In Jesus’ first miracle we find much symbolism.In Jesus’ first miracle we find great satisfaction.In Jesus’ first miracle we find his first glorious sign.

In Jesus’ first miracle we find a satisfying symbol of his glory that turns bad situations into great celebrations.