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• Introduction of Caitlin, Eric, and Natasha |
• Introducing Ezekiel and celebrating his arrival |
• Recognition of volunteers and thanking specific individuals (Faye, Rachel, Matt, and Linda) |
• Starting church with Pastor Chris and Jean Vieve leading worship |
• Introduction to a morning session of worship |
• Greeting and reception of God's presence |
• Invitation to greet others around them |
• Worship and singing praises to God |
• Reflection on the loudness of music and cultural differences |
• Offer of earplugs for those who may find the volume too loud |
• Introduction to a youth group gathering |
• Invitation to Father to meet with them and hold space and time |
• Song of worship and praise to God as King |
• Personal testimony of faith and trust in God's love and presence |
• Call for the congregation to join in singing and praising God |
• Repeated declarations of praise and worship to God |
• The theme of the lighthouse and guidance in darkness |
• Trusting God's promise to carry us safely through life |
• Feeling safe and secure despite uncertainty |
• The concept of peace in a troubled sea |
• Fire as a symbol of God's presence and light |
• The idea of leading others through storms |
• Singing and crying out hallelujah to acknowledge God's holiness |
• Shouting and screaming out God's message from the mountains |
• Acknowledging God's nature and actions in life |
• Submission to a higher power |
• Acknowledging sin and humanity's fallen state |
• God's preservation of the world despite human rebellion |
• Promise of salvation through Jesus Christ |
• Power of prayer and the Holy Spirit |
• Redemption through faith in Jesus |
• Worship and praise for God's sovereignty |
• A person or group singing a song about freedom and redemption |
• Introduction of a special offering for World Renew, a relief and development agency |
• Description of World Renew's work in disaster relief and community development |
• Invitation to children aged 3-5 to come forward and participate in worship |
• Discussion about the uniqueness of church that day and how it can be fun to worship God in different ways |
• Preparing for prayer and the Lord's blessing |
• Praying for the congregation, youth, and leaders |
• Thanking God for the Reactivate Youth event and its impact on the youth |
• Asking for continued healing and strength for Peter, Emo, Ashley, and others in need |
• Praying for community, world peace, justice, and righteousness to reign |
• Prayers for the congregation and those unable to attend |
• Request for God's presence and guidance in daily life |
• Gratitude for Emmanuel Church's hospitality and generosity |
• Sermon on Acts chapter one, focusing on Jesus as our great King |
• Reference to previous weekend themes of reactivate and how Jesus is revealed to us |
• Discussion of John the Baptist's baptism with water and the Holy Spirit |
• Jesus' statement about receiving power when the Holy Spirit comes |
• The ascension of Jesus into heaven and a promise to return |
• A story from a past Bible study group on international students, particularly a Japanese student named Naoko's question about Jesus' current location and activities |
• Overview of the main topics for the day: |
• Jesus ruling the world with love, justice, and mercy |
• Jesus interceding for believers as their children |
• Jesus equipping believers through his spirit |
• The disciples would have been confused and disappointed after Jesus' ascension into heaven |
• The disciples had a specific expectation for Jesus' role, to be the new King David establishing Israel and making Jerusalem great again |
• Acts 1 answers part of Naoko's question about where Jesus is, saying he is in heaven |
• Heaven is depicted as an interlocked and interweaving entity with earth, not a disconnected place |
• Jesus' ultimate purpose is the perfect unity of heaven and earth |
• Jesus' rule over creation is with love, justice, and power. |
• The Bible celebrates the authority and kingship of Jesus over creation. |
• Jesus is above every name, authority, and spiritual force. |
• All things are under Jesus' feet and no rival can take him down. |
• The universe's indifference to humanity is contrasted with Jesus' loving rule. |
• Jesus intercedes for believers at this very moment. |
• God justifies those chosen by Him |
• Jesus Christ died and was raised to life, now seated at the right hand of God interceding for us |
• Jesus' priestly ministry includes interceding on our behalf and taking our concerns to God |
• The artist Elizabeth Wang's depiction of Jesus as an intercessor |
• Jesus is also equipping believers in heaven for mission and ministry through the power of the Holy Spirit |
• The power of resurrection through the Holy Spirit is poured out on the church |
• Jesus invites believers to do what he does, including prophetic words, priestly intercession, and kingly rule |
• Every believer has a role in being witnesses for Christ, sharing his ministry and teaching others about God's word |
• Teaching scripture is an essential task for the church today, especially in youth ministries |
• The prophetic ministry of Jesus involves speaking God's word, which includes teaching and sharing the scriptures with others |
• The prophetic ministry of Jesus involves sharing the gospel and speaking about why one believes in Jesus. |
• Evangelism is a common fear, but it can be done by simply living an ordinary life as someone who loves Jesus. |
• One doesn't need to go far away to find people who don't know Jesus or God's word; they are often close by, such as classmates, coworkers, or neighbors. |
• As followers of Jesus, one is called to the ministry of being prophets and speaking God's word, but also invited into the priestly ministry of intercession. |
• Intercession involves making one's life a living sacrifice and praying for those around them. |
• Broken relationships and the importance of prayer |
• Being a priest and interceding on behalf of others |
• The call to be kings and queens, ruling with justice and love under Jesus' authority |
• Recognizing one's areas of influence and leading well in those spaces |
• Understanding that God has placed people or issues under one's authority |
• A person in graduate school is studying to be a doctor and grappling with the challenges of being a Christian in the medical field. |
• The concept of "the bright light of a life well lived" was discussed, referencing C.S. Lewis's idea that living under Jesus' authority can serve as powerful witness to His gospel. |
• The importance of being intentional about sharing one's faith through ordinary actions and behaviors was highlighted. |
• A passage from Acts 1 was read, emphasizing the return of Jesus in glory, power, justice, and wisdom, and the establishment of a perfectly just and loving world. |
• Worshiping Jesus as the great high priest, prophet, and rightful king |
• Expectations of receiving a new body and experiencing a world free from sin |
• The role of being witnesses to Jesus until his return |
• Prayer for guidance, power, and authority under Jesus' rule |
• Acknowledging dependence on God's control and sovereignty |
• Asking for eyes to see how lives are under His control |
• Requesting the power of the Holy Spirit to be witnesses in ordinary ways |
• Using words and actions to point others to Jesus Christ |
• The speaker expresses deep devotion and longing for God |
• The congregation sings worship songs, including "You Are the King" |
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