series: summer in the city

Christ City Church

Christ City Church

How does Jesus intercede on our behalf?

At Christ City Church, we value long lingering dinners...especially those where God has brought together a group who at first glance seem like an unlikely party. why? Because Jesus did. We believe that relationships are forged, mended, and strengthened when people are brought together to prepare, present, and participate in a great meal. In Luke 5, we see the practice of hospitality as a means to build a community. This type of meal nourishes both the belly and the soul. In reflection of that, we need to see every meal as an opportunity for worship...a eucharist that invites Jesus as the honored host.

The Word of God is more than a set of guidlines or recommendations. It gives us the foundation for how we live, move, and shape every aspect of our lives. This week, we will use a metaphor for firmly holding on to God's promises and principles by learning The Navigatior's "hand analogy."

In Ecclesiates 1:1-11, the writer paints what seems to be a grim picture of life. But in truth, the writer is painting a very realistic yet joyous picture - that a Christian can trust in God's eternal truth even in spite of difficult circumstances because what happens "under the sun" does not change the truth about who God is "above the sun."

The miraculous story of Jesus walking on the water is found in different gospel accounts. Only in Matthew's account, however, do we read that Jesus wasn't the only water walker that stormy night. In Matthew's account, we see how the Hoy Spirit empowered Peter with the faith to obey Christ's call to step out of the boat in a great act of obedience that resulted in worship.