Worship Pastor GiaVanni Hines shares an encouraging message with us.

Have you ever wanted a “do-over?” Have you ever messed up and wished you could have a soft reset on the situation? We all want second chances but sometimes struggle to offer them to others. What if that reluctance on our part is hindering our own fresh start? In this series, we look at the Biblical prophet Jonah - a man who needed a second chance himself and found it in the most unexpected way. The good news is, God loves giving second, third, and fiftieth chances; and showing us time and again that He never gives up on us.

Notes:

Jonah 1:1-5 NIV

If you want to run from God, the devil will always give you a ride.

We take responsibility for our decisions.

Jonah 1:8-9 NIV

We accept the consequences for our actions.

Jonah 1:11-13 NIV

Psalm 103:10-12 ESV

We trust God with the outcome.

Jonah 1:15-16 NIV

Even in the most turbulent turnarounds, God can be trusted.

Pastor Josiah Beougher from Unco Church in Newark, Ohio, is our guest speaker.

Jesus has been attached to many agendas throughout history, both good and bad;
yet His teachings have persisted across generations and cultures because they cut to the core of the human experience. To some, He is a nuisance who won’t go away; and to others, He holds the key to meaning and purpose in life. Even people who scoff at religion, the Church, and Christianity in general are fascinated and even enamored with Jesus. As we celebrate Easter Sunday, let’s find out together the answer to the question: “Who is Jesus?”

Notes
Luke 23:44-46
Luke 24:1-6 ESV
Jesus is the answer to getting peace.
John 16:33 (paraphrased)
Matthew 11:28 (NLT)
Jesus is the answer to getting healed.
1 Peter 2:24 (ESV)
Jesus is the answer to discovering our purpose.
Ephesians 2:10 (MSG)
Jesus is the answer to our sin problem.
1 Corinthians 15:56-57 (NIV)
Hebrews 4:14-16 (paraphrased)
Jesus is the answer to death.
John 11:25-26 (ESV)
1 Corinthians 15:54-55 (ESV)
1 Thessalonians 4:14 (paraphrased)
John 3:16 (KJV)

Jesus has been attached to many agendas throughout history, both good and bad; yet His teachings have persisted across generations and cultures because they cut to the core of the human experience. To some, He is a nuisance who won’t go away; and to others, He holds the key to meaning and purpose in life. Even people who scoff at religion, the Church, and Christianity in general are fascinated and even enamored with Jesus. As we approach Easter, let’s find out together the answers to the question: “Who is Jesus?”

Notes

John 6:63-71 ESV

Mark 7:37 ESV

Matthew 7:22-23 ESV

Exodus 9:16 KJV

Ecclesiastes 3:1 NKJV

Romans 13:1 NKJV

Psalm 75:7 NKJV

John 13:18 NKJV

Psalm 41:9 NKJV

Proverbs 19:21 NIV

Romans 14:12 ESV

2 Corinthians 5:10 ESV

Matthew 26:24 KJV

Acts 1:25 ESV

John 3:3 KJV

Romans 10:9-10 NLT

We openly declare that Jesus is the Lord of our lives.

We believe in Jesus with our heart.

We daily put our faith in Jesus, not ourselves.

Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV

John 15:7-8 MSG

Put your faith where God has put your sins - on Jesus.

This week Pastor Chris had a message especially prepared for the parents and families of the children who were being dedicated. Drawing on an unexpected moment in his own parenting years ago, “PC” encourages us in how to navigate unexpected questions.

Notes

Matthew 11:2-5 NLT

Don’t be afraid to ask.

Matthew 7:7-8 KJV

James 1:5 NLT

Remember the facts.

“Drive it with data.”

Accept the invitation of Jesus.

Matthew 11:28-29 NLT

Proverbs 22:6 KJV, NLT

Jesus has been attached to many agendas throughout history, both good and bad; yet His teachings have persisted across generations and cultures because they cut to the core of the human experience. To some, He is a nuisance who won’t go away; and to others, He holds the key to meaning and purpose in life. Even people who scoff at religion, the Church, and Christianity in general are fascinated and even enamored with Jesus. As we approach Easter, let’s find out together the answers to the question: “Who is Jesus?”

Notes

Luke 10:25-37 NLT

The Traveller (us).

Ecclesiastes 9:11 ESV

Matthew 5:45 ESV

The Good Samaritan (Jesus).

Isaiah 53:3 KJV

Mark 1:41 ESV

Isaiah 53:5 KJV

John 3:13 ESV

Luke 4:18 KJV

The Inn (The Church).

John 13:34 ESV

Love sacrificially.

John 15:13 NLT

Love when it’s hard.

Luke 6:28 ESV

Romans 12:21 KJV

Love unconditionally.

Romans 5:8 KJV

Love with the truth.

Ephesians 4:15 ESV

Proverbs 27:6 NLT

Pastor Alan Bostick shares a message tonight.

Jesus has been attached to many agendas throughout history, both good and bad; yet His teachings have persisted across generations and cultures because they cut to the core of the human experience. To some, He is a nuisance who won’t go away; and to others, He holds the key to meaning and purpose in life. Even people who scoff at religion, the Church, and Christianity in general are fascinated and even enamored with Jesus. As we approach Easter, let’s find out together the answers to the question: “Who is Jesus?”

Notes
Mark 8:27-29 NLT
1 Peter 3:15-16 NLT
The Question of Jesus.
“It is impossible to explain the rise of the Christian church or the writings of the gospels and the
stream of tradition behind them without accepting the fact that the founder of Christianity
actually existed.” Howard Marshall
The Problem of Jesus.
John 14:6 NLT
The Invitation of Jesus.
Matthew 11:28-30 NLT
Everything Jesus said and did was done so we could find rest and purpose.

Jesus has been attached to many agendas throughout history, both good and bad;
yet His teachings have persisted across generations and cultures because they cut to the core of the human experience. To some, He is a nuisance who won’t go away; and to others, He holds the key to meaning and purpose in life. Even people who scoff at religion, the Church, and Christianity in general are fascinated and even enamored with Jesus. As we approach Easter, let’s find out together the answers to the question: “Who is Jesus?”

Notes
“More Than Words”
Greed: a selfish and excessive desire for more of something than is needed.
Luke 12:13-15 NLT
Unguarded.
Luke 12:20-21 NLT
Self-serving.
Deuteronomy 8:18 KJV
Luke 12:22-30 NLT
Worry.
Luke 12:31-32 NLT
Live for God first.
James 1:17 KJV
Luke 12:33-34 NLT
Live generously.
The Teacher will give you all the information, but you have to answer the questions.
God is always present when we need Him the most.