A Dangerous King
This Sunday we celebrate World Communion Sunday. We proclaim that Jesus is King of the
whole earth, and that His Kingdom extends over the entire world. As King of Kings, Jesus
is dangerous: to evil (for Jesus defeats evil), but also to us! He does not leave us as we are,
but the Lord of our lives, He calls us to change and grow as He desires.
Videos:
Video Clip #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwEke2WGgi8 (Begin at 0:18 and end at 1:20)
The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Aslan Meets Jadis
Video Clip #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwEke2WGgi8 (Begin at 2:30 and end at 3:20)
The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Aslan Meets Jadis
Video Clip #3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk7hyhZOQmw (Begin at 0:40 and end at 2:43)
The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Sir Peter
whole earth, and that His Kingdom extends over the entire world. As King of Kings, Jesus
is dangerous: to evil (for Jesus defeats evil), but also to us! He does not leave us as we are,
but the Lord of our lives, He calls us to change and grow as He desires.
Videos:
Video Clip #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwEke2WGgi8 (Begin at 0:18 and end at 1:20)
The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Aslan Meets Jadis
Video Clip #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwEke2WGgi8 (Begin at 2:30 and end at 3:20)
The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Aslan Meets Jadis
Video Clip #3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk7hyhZOQmw (Begin at 0:40 and end at 2:43)
The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Sir Peter
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- Sep 30, 2021A Dangerous King
A Dangerous KingThis Sunday we celebrate World Communion Sunday. We proclaim that Jesus is King of the
whole earth, and that His Kingdom extends over the entire world. As King of Kings, Jesus
is dangerous: to evil (for Jesus defeats evil), but also to us! He does not leave us as we are,
but the Lord of our lives, He calls us to change and grow as He desires.
Videos:
Video Clip #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwEke2WGgi8 (Begin at 0:18 and end at 1:20)
The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Aslan Meets Jadis
Video Clip #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwEke2WGgi8 (Begin at 2:30 and end at 3:20)
The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Aslan Meets Jadis
Video Clip #3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk7hyhZOQmw (Begin at 0:40 and end at 2:43)
The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Sir Peter - Sep 24, 2021A New King
A New King
Jesus is our King, and we are His subjects! This means that we have to change how we think
about Jesus and how we treat Him. Only our King can give us victory over the powers that
choke us. This Sunday we learn what it means to pledge our allegiance to Jesus as our King!The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Aslan's Camp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSJyNvOwiX8 (3:51 minutes, stop at 3:25) - Sep 17, 2021“Behold, I Am Coming Soon!”
“Behold, I Am Coming Soon!”We go back to Narnia again this week to see how to have hope while facing so many defeats
and failures. We look to a New King, King Jesus, who brings us victory! We need not get
discouraged and overwhelmed. We have hope because our King is with us, “He is mighty
to save!” (Zeph. 3:17) - Sep 12, 2021“Always Winter, Never Christmas”
“Always Winter, Never Christmas”This Sunday we begin our fall message series, exploring how Jesus is our King. As we don’t understand monarchs very well here in America, we’re turning to the world of Narnia (constructed by C.S. Lewis in his Chronicles of Narnia, particularly in the movie adaption The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe) and its lion king Aslan to see how we can relate to Jesus as our good and mighty King. For our first Sunday we’ll see how Narnia’s perpetual winter teaches us about our human condition and struggle. We need a Savior-King!
- Sep 3, 2021Daniel’s Prayer
Daniel’s PrayerIn the second half of the book of Daniel, we find him speaking a powerful prayer. Like his life in general, we have much to learn from Daniel's example. Come and see how we can pray with our mind on the past, our feet in the present and our hearts set on the future!
- Aug 27, 2021Stand With
Stand WithWe end our series on Daniel with his most famous story: Daniel and the lion’s den. It’s pretty
dramatic, but we’ll discover that once again, this story really isn’t about Daniel at all!
Ultimately, it’s about us, and what we will do with God. Will we stand WITH God, no
matter what? We’ll be listening to the Holy Spirit to hear what we each need to do to stand
steadfastly WITH God. - Aug 20, 2021Stand Against
Stand AgainstDaniel chapter 5 tells of the destruction of Babylon and its haughty king. There are ways that we, too, live with little concern for our sin and neglect God. This Sunday we see “the writing on the wall” and are called to repent and turn fully to God. Our destruction can be averted!
- Aug 13, 2021Stand Down
Stand DownIn a strange twist, Daniel chapter 4 shows a pagan king proclaiming the true God! This Sunday we’ll learn about holy humility and how we need to come to God, and our whole lives, acknowledging that all that we have and all that we accomplish is by the grace of God.
- Aug 8, 2021Stand Firm
Stand FirmGod preserved the three faithful friends from the fiery furnace. But we discover the story is not really about them. It’s about God’s bigger plan. So, this Sunday we’ll learn that when we face the fires of life, we can trust in God to bring about His bigger plan. We must stand firm!
- Jul 30, 2021Stand Up
Stand UpThis Sunday we continue on in Daniel, the great prophet of the Old Testament. In the second chapter he faces certain death. Yet because of God’s Spirit directing him, he is faithful and God’s purpose is proclaimed. This Sunday we learn how we can be faithful in times of crisis and how when we do, God can use us to bring great blessing to others.
- Jul 22, 2021Stand Out
Stand OutThis Sunday we turn to Daniel to learn how we can live faithfully and steadily through the fires of life. Because of the Holy Spirit burning within us, we can do right no matter what we face! We begin with the Daniel as a teenager. He was presented with an amazing offer. The only problem is that it required him to compromise his beliefs. What did Daniel do? What do we do? Come learn how to Stand Out!
- Jul 18, 2021Vital Faith Vital Congregation
Vital Faith Vital CongregationThis week we have a guest, Rev. Dr. Peter Law. Law was the pastor at Forest Hills from 1983-1993. He will be bringing the message about Holiness and vitality. He will also be baptizing Annika Hansen, daughter of Mike and Jennifer Hansen.
- Jul 11, 2021Backdraft
BackdraftAre you feeling burned out? Do you need a resurgence of oxygen? Come this Sunday to hear how the Holy Spirit, the breath of God, can restart your fire and like a backdraft exploding outwards, so will your fire for Gospel go out from you.
- Jul 2, 2021The Rockets’ Red Glare
The Rockets’ Red GlareHappy Independence Day! Are you singing the national anthem for our country this Sunday? Did you know it is actually a hymn about God? This Sunday we’ll see this song help us understand the biblical truths of seeing God in times of trouble and defeat. When we do, we will have a steady joy that carries us even through the worst of times. Our hope is secure in Jesus!
- Jun 27, 2021Nudging of the Holy Spirit
Nudging of the Holy Spirit
Teresa Gruber will be preaching this Sunday on the nudging of the Holy Spirit. This Sunday we learn how to listen to the Holy Spirit's voice.
- Jun 20, 2021Campfire Ghost Stories
Campfire Ghost StoriesThis Sunday is Camp Sunday! Come dressed like you are ready to go camping! Our church will be sending people to Bible Camp this week. And so, on Sundaywe all gather as a church like we would gather around a good campfire to hear good stories...ghost stories...HolyGhost stories! Don’t miss the stories, but beware, they may change you forever!
- Jun 11, 2021Evidence of Fire
Evidence of FireEvery fire leaves evidence. The work of the Holy Spirit burning within us is no different. This week we ask, "Am I burning?" We take a look inward as we examine our own lives for this evidence.
- Jun 4, 2021Re-firing
Re-firingGraduation Sunday is all about celebrating our graduates! We speak blessings over them, but we also tell the truth that life is full of setbacks and failures. But we also proclaim that when we live for Jesus, we are sustained by His grace that transforms our failures into beauty. This Sunday we’ll hear the good news of how in Jesus, we are new creations!
- May 28, 2021Holy Heartburn
Holy HeartburnThose who follow Jesus have the Holy Spirit in our hearts, burning as an all-consuming fire. The Holy Spirit fills our hearts with total love for God and for others, and changes us from the inside out. This Sunday we’ll hear part of the story of John and Charles Wesley, and we’ll discover that we, like they, can have our hearts strangely warmed.
- May 21, 2021The Church on Fire
The Church on FireThis Sunday we celebrate Pentecost Sunday. Pentecost is the birthday of the Church! We
light the birthday candles and proclaim that God’s holy fire is given to live within each one
of us. This changes everything! The Holy Spirit changes us from the inside out. He changes
how we live each day. He changes the Church. He changes our world. This Sunday come
asking for the Holy Fire to live–and burn!–within you!