GretnaLife’s Sunday Gatherings

Text: John 14:44-50Keywords: Salvation, 2nd Death, Sin, LoveBig Idea of the Message: Jesus came to save us from our sins, remove the sting death, and restore us to life in Him right now!

Text: John 18:33-40Key Words: Truth, Grace, Freedom, The Way, Light in the DarknessBig Idea of the Message: Jesus came to testify to the truth that the Lord is in charge. He is the King the world needs, and He seeks to reestablish peace in a struggle that humans started.

Text: John 6:38-40
Key Words: Believe, Hope, Survival Mode
Big Idea Of the Message: Do you feel like you are living in "survival mode" day in, and day out? Jesus's arrival and message calls us out of that mode - restoring our eternal hope, and freeing us from the bondage of our current circumstances.

Text: Matthew 5:13-16Key Words: Bridge, Jesus, Witness, Mission, PurposeBig Idea of the Message: As our gaps with Jesus and each other close, we are strengthened and empowered to live out the mission we have been given in our community and beyond.

Text: Hebrews 10:23-25; Acts 2:46, Genesis 1:26; 2:8.
Key Words: Community, One Another, Together, Interdependence
Big Idea of the Message: This week is about living into the call of the church. It will challenge the ways we limit community now, and provide ideas for moving us beyond those limits.

Today's Guest Speaker is Dr. Jayne Wilcox. Jayne is a Professor at Ashland Theological Seminary, as well as the former Moderator of the Brethren Church, and current co-host of the "SHEcclesiology" Podcast. Today's message is on the value of embracing Jesus as your true Shepherd - following His lead, and experiencing His peace.

Text: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3,18; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-3; Luke 9:57-62 
Key Words: Relationship, Sanctification, Hearing God, Bible Reading 
Big Idea of the Message: This week is about bridging our personal “gap” with God by committing to build a dynamic relationship with Him - continuing to move toward Him with purpose throughout our lives.

Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13; Acts 2:42-47
Key Words: Gathering in Worship, Dissatisfaction, Holiness
Big Idea Of the Message: In preparation for our next series - Bridge The Gap - Pastor Rob asks us to reflect on the status of our hearts as revealed by what we complain about. In particular: what are we focused on in our Worship Gatherings.