Baptism: A Covenant Initiation | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Colossians 2:8-15

Covenant: How God Relates To Us
In the top five really important Bible topics and vocabulary words to be familiar with, “covenant” is near the top of the list. In addition to being the framework through which the whole Bible is structured, it also describes the nature of what it means to have to a relationship with God. This winter, we’ll look at the covenants through the lens of the everyday practices of Christians throughout the ages.
Meets in the sanctuary January 5th – 26th at 9:45am. Taught by Les Newsom.

Hardship & Hope | Scott Byrd

Scripture Reference: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11

When it comes to pain and loss in this life, Christians can put their hope in the second coming of the Lord and we must be diligent to keep that day on our hearts and minds as we live in this broken world.

Sermon Points:

  • Hoping in the Day of the Lord
  • Preparing for the Day of the Lord

Sacrament: Covenant Signed & Sealed | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Romans 4:1-11

Covenant: How God Relates To Us
In the top five really important Bible topics and vocabulary words to be familiar with, “covenant” is near the top of the list. In addition to being the framework through which the whole Bible is structured, it also describes the nature of what it means to have to a relationship with God. This winter, we’ll look at the covenants through the lens of the everyday practices of Christians throughout the ages.
Meets in the sanctuary January 5th – 26th at 9:45am. Taught by Les Newsom.

Feasting & Fasting | Brian Sorgenfrei

Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:11, Leviticus 23:37-43, Matthew 6:16-18
The New Year typically brings renewed goals!  The Scriptures give us numerous practices that help form us individually and communally into the likeness of Jesus.  What would it look like for our practices around food this year to point us to what God is doing and shape us into the likeness of Jesus.  Scripture points us to the practices of feasting and fasting.

Sermon Points:

  • Consider Food (Matt. 6:11)
  • Consider Feasting (Lev. 23:37-43, John 2:1-10, Rev. 19:9)
  • Consider Fasting (Matt. 6:16-18)
  • Consider the Bread of Life (John 6:35)

Covenant: Promises & Obligations | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Genesis 15 & 17

Covenant: How God Relates To Us
In the top five really important Bible topics and vocabulary words to be familiar with, “covenant” is near the top of the list. In addition to being the framework through which the whole Bible is structured, it also describes the nature of what it means to have to a relationship with God. This winter, we’ll look at the covenants through the lens of the everyday practices of Christians throughout the ages.
Meets in the sanctuary January 5th – 26th at 9:45am. Taught by Les Newsom.