Relationship vs Ritual

This Lent we are studying our Lord Jesus' prayer in John 17.

Jesus' plan of evangelism in John 17:20-23 is a supernatural unity. In part 1 one of this message, we investigate, what is this supernatural unity that Jesus prays for? In part 2 of this message we will look into how we can live out this supernatural unity. 

This Lent we are studying our Lord Jesus' prayer in John 17. 

This week we orient ourselves to Jesus' prayer in John 17 by asking, "Why did Jesus Pray?" The diagram for this week's sermon is here: https://is.gd/Fi1ruu

This is the first new year in Grace 242's worship home! Therefore, we're going through our worship serving asking, "Why do we do this?"

This week we ask, "Why sing?" Psalm 9:11 shows us that there is a vertical and a horizontal dimension to singing. Why sing? Because God deserves it.

Message: Why Sing?
Scripture Reading: Psalm 9:11

This is the first new year in Grace 242's worship home! Therefore, we're going through our worship serving asking, "Why do we do this?"

This week we ask, "Why pray?" James 5:13-18 shows us that we pray earnestly when we bring our whole selves to God for the purpose that He may increase, and we may decrease.

Message: Why pray?
Scripture Reading: James 5:13-18

This is the first new year in Grace 242's worship home! Therefore, we're going through our worship serving asking, "Why do we do this?"

This week we ask, "Why preach a message?" As Mark 1:14-15 instructs us, we repent and turn away from our will. Then we believe and turn to God's will. This is why we preach a message. 

Message: Why preach a message?
Scripture Reading: Mark 1:14-15

This is the first new year in Grace 242's worship home! Therefore, we're going through our worship serving asking, "Why do we do this?"

This week we ask, "Why welcome God?" Hosea 6:6 reveals two things that God requires of us in worship.

Message: Why welcome God?
Scripture Reading: Hosea 6:6

This is the first new year in Grace 242's worship home! Therefore, we're going through our worship serving asking, "Why do we do this?"

This week we answer three objections to gathering for a worship service. 

Message: Why Gather for Worship?
Scripture Reading: Acts 2:44

The Gospel of John calls Jesus the "Light of Life." It's Christmas Eve so we're looking at four times in the Bible where people were drawn to Jesus by light. No matter your situation, come to the Light of Life. 

Scripture Reading: John 12:46

The Gospel of John calls Jesus the "Light of Life." This Advent we prepare our hearts to welcome the Light of Life. Today we trace the themes of light and darkness throughout scripture. 

Scripture Reading: John 1:1-5