[Sunday] Easter Peace - Comfort Comfort

Even with the glorious news of Christ's resurrection, the disciples remained hidden, burdened by their actions. Yet, Christ arrives, a beacon of hope and unreserved comfort, offering peace in the midst of their doubt.

QUESTIONS FOR THE WEEK:   Comfort Comfort: Easter Peace

1. Can you think of a time you hid from something difficult? What was it, and how did you eventually move forward?

2. Read John 20:1-23.  The disciples were hiding after the resurrection.  Why do you think they might be hiding, even though they know Jesus has risen?

3. Jesus shows up not hiding anything, leading with his wounds.  How does the concept of Jesus’ sacrifice and his wounds change the way you view forgiveness and comfort that comes from Jesus?

4. Jesus encourages us to forgive others.  Filled with the Spirit of Christ, how can you bring that peace and forgiveness to others?

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[Sunday] Hosanna - Comfort Comfort

As Palm Sunday dawns, confusion swirls around Jesus' identity and mission.  Jesus' final prayer is a plea for God's continued protection and unity amidst His followers' trials.  This all foreshadows the sacrifice that will ultimately bring oneness through His resurrection.

 QUESTIONS FOR THE WEEK:   Comfort Comfort: Hosanna

1. Why do you follow Jesus?  

2. Read John 17.  What does Jesus pray for?

3. How does the Father protect us?  What unity does Jesus give us?

4. What does it look like to you to follow Jesus today?

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[Sunday] Plainly Overcome - Comfort Comfort

Sermon From 1st Service ;)

As we approach the crucifixion, Jesus is giving comfort amidst coming hardship, revealing a deeper connection with the Father and to peace despite future scattering. All this echoes the story of Lazarus, where Jesus' power over death foreshadows His ultimate sacrifice for humanity.

 QUESTIONS FOR THE WEEK:   Comfort Comfort: Plainly Overcome

1. When are times when you’ve felt scattered in the world?  When are times when you’ve caused others to feel scattered?

2. Read John 16:25-17:6.   Jesus says that He speaks plainly and to take heart that He’s overcome the world.  Describe some times when Jesus was scattered.  How does Jesus overcome those times?

3. What does it mean that Jesus overcame the world for you?

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[Sunday] Blind Joy - Comfort Comfort

The world may boast victory in the face of our struggles, leaving us blind to the bigger picture. But Jesus, the one who illuminates our innermost being, whispers a promise of sight beyond the present darkness. Like the man born blind, our blurry vision will someday come into focus, revealing an unstoppable joy.

QUESTIONS FOR THE WEEK:   Comfort Comfort - Blind Joy 

1. Describe a time Jesus said something confusing, that was difficult to understand.

2. Read John 16:16-24.  As the disciples are confused, what does Jesus promise?  

3. What illustration does Jesus use to show sorrow and confusion turning to joy?

4. How does Jesus meet us in sorrow and bring joy?

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[Sunday] Clean Vines - Comfort Comfort

Like a vine tender cares for their vineyard, Jesus nurtures each branch. Nicodemus, once overgrown and shadowed, needed pruning to grow in the light. At the cross, after 3 years of pruning, everyone else saw only darkness, but Nicodemus saw the light of the King.

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[Sunday] Held Well - Comfort Comfort

To the lost souls feeling orphaned, the lonely drawing water in the heat, the outcasts fearing rejection, and those trembling before evil's seeming victory.  Jesus comforts, "I am your hope, and darkness has no hold on you."

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[Sunday] Troubled Hearts - Comfort Comfort

Jesus knows Peter is going to deny Him. Jesus knows our own failures. But while speaking to Peter and our failures, Jesus brings comfort to troubled hearts, and He makes room for us.

New Song This Week.

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[Sunday] Ash Wednesday - Comfort Comfort

He Loved them to the End

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[Sunday] Send Me - Called Ephesians Ch 5-6

We are called to walk in love, just as Isaiah sees he is a sinful man among a sinful people, and he yet is sent cleansed.  God cleanses us to walk in love and gives us the defense of His armor.

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[Sunday] Paul Called Ephesians Ch 4

Paul, after seeing his own life change from putting people in prison to now sitting in prison for the gospel. He looks at us and says live a life worthy of the calling.

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[Sunday] Moses Called Ephesians Ch 2-3

Moses sees the bush on fire, not burning up. God, out of the bush, calls this outcast to announce the good news to those in captivity. For by grace we have been saved and sent to bring good news of Christ who saves.

Updated Version of O Worship the King this week!
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[Sunday] Abraham Called Ephesians Ch 1

Father Abraham was called to look up at the stars and see countless descendants. Believing this calling, he moved forward in sinfulness as he tried to throw it all away. Even when we fail in our callings, God is still faithful to that original promise of Abraham, bringing unity to people.

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[Sunday] Baptism Of Our Lord

God is pleased, not because the Jordan River is great (it's not); not because Jesus is from an important town (He is from the sticks); not because Jesus has done anything great yet. God is pleased because the creation is being made new, not with greatness or power, but in grace.

New Song This Week.
His Mercy is More

Above “Song for this week” has Grace’s Recording

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[Sunday] Odd Epiphany - Emmanuel: Joy in the Midst

Under Epiphany's odd light, a star guides foreign Maji’s steps to Bethlehem, A jewish King looks like Pharaoh caring nothing for the messiah, and The holy family seeks refuge in Egypt. This light of the kingdom exposes the normalized oddity of God’s salvation.

New Song This Week.

Above “Song for this week” has Grace’s Recording

Original Lower

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[Sunday] Simeon - Emmanuel: Joy in the Midst

Emmanual was worth the Wait.

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[Christmas Day] Light - Emmanuel: Joy in the Midst

Born from the womb of darkness, God dared to paint the nascent universe with light. Centuries later, that celestial brushstroke moves in the wonder of Christmas where every dark place shines the light of God With Us

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[Christmas Eve] Silent Night - Emmanuel: Joy in the Midst

Christmas Eve Candlelight 4&7pm

Amidst the unending clamor, Emmanuel orchestrates a silent night.

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[Sunday] Christmas Gift - Emmanuel: Joy in the Midst

Giving Christmas gifts to children is so much fun. Seeing the joy on their face as they jump up in surprise, walking all around showing and telling everyone about the great gift. The Christmas Gift really brings us to the heart of the season.

QUESTIONS FOR THE WEEK:  EMMANUEL: JOY IN THE MIDST - Christmas Gift

1. When was the last time you had joy giving a gift?

2. Read John 5:1-9.  What gift does Jesus bring to the man by the pool?

3. Read Luke 2:8-20.  What gift does Jesus bring the shepherds?

4. What gift does Jesus give to all of us?

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[Wednesday] Christmas Variety - Mid-week Advent

6:30PM Wednesday Dec 13th
5:30PM Potluck Dinner

Here is the Christmas Debate with attempted Corrected Audio

Join us for a whimsical Wednesday evening at "Christmas Variety," where holiday cheer takes center stage! Engage in a lively debate on Christmas tree decorating, test your musical prowess with a festive round of "Name that Tune" featuring jingling bells, and share your talents or heartwarming stories with a spirited community. Get ready to harmonize and sing along to timeless Christmas classics like "Up on the Housetop" in this merry celebration of joy and creativity!

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[Sunday] Oh Christmas Tree - Emmanuel: Joy in the Midst

Jesus eats with tax collectors and sinners. He is there when the new little family almost splits up. He is even Emmanuel when the dreams of wonderful Christmas trees come crashing down.

QUESTIONS FOR THE WEEK:  EMMANUEL: JOY IN THE MIDST - Oh Christmas Tree

1. Describe a time when a Christmas celebration didn’t quite go as planned.

2. Read Matthew 1:18-25.   How does Joseph’s life not quite go as planned?   How does God work anyway?

3. Read Matthew 9: 9-13.   Why did Jesus eat with Matthew’s friends?  Why did the Pharisees complain about it?

4. Think of some shortcomings in your life?  What does it mean that Emmanuel comes even for those times?

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