Posts Tagged ‘jesus’
Beyond the Table
Beyond the Table We all have a longing to know Jesus–whether we would describe it that way or not. When we encounter Zacchaeus, in Scripture, we find him searching for Jesus. And yet, he soon discovers that Jesus was searching for him. Listen in as we see what happens beyond our encounter with Jesus! Tierrasanta…
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Beyond the Table Newbreak’s Sermon Study Guide is an in-house resource that serves sermon-based Life Groups and/or individuals who want to reflect further on how the message contributes to their spiritual formation. In this week’s study, we look at an encounter Jesus has with Zacchaeus as we see that one encounter with Jesus changes life…
Read MoreFill the House! Crowd the Kingdom!
Fill the House! Crowd the Kingdom! Newbreak’s Sermon Study Guide is an in-house resource that serves sermon-based Life Groups and/or individuals who want to reflect further on how the message contributes to their spiritual formation. In this week’s study, we look at a time Jesus compared the kingdom of God to a party in which…
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Fill the House! Crowd the Kingdom! What makes for a great party? Great food and drinks? Great company? Entertainment? Whatever it may be, these images fall short of imagining what God might have in store for his people. Jesus tells a parable about the kingdom of God and compares it to a great feast (aka…
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More Than Enough Newbreak’s Sermon Study Guide is an in-house resource that serves sermon-based Life Groups and/or individuals who want to reflect further on how the message contributes to their spiritual formation. In this week’s study, we look at a famous story–the miraculous feeding of 5,000+ people. However, we look at this story not merely…
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More Than Enough Will it be enough? It’s a question many of us have struggled with at one time or another. When it comes to our needs, they aren’t a surprise to God. These obstacles can actually become opportunities for God to reveal who he is. Lean in as we look to what Jesus teaches…
Read MoreJesus Sees You
Jesus Sees You Have you ever carried a label that has hurt you? It is like being known by a reputation rather than for your name–known by something you have done instead of someone you are striving to become. Jesus meets a woman at the table who is known simply as a “sinful woman,” but…
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Jesus Sees You Newbreak’s Sermon Study Guide is an in-house resource that serves sermon-based Life Groups and/or individuals who want to reflect further on how the message contributes to their spiritual formation. In this week’s study, we look at a story of devotion and compassion as a woman known by reputation (“a sinful woman”) and…
Read MoreLiving with Purpose: Kingdom Builders
Kingdom Builders (Convoy of Hope) As we close out this series on living out our purpose, we remember that we have been equipped with compassion to play a vital part in God’s redemptive work in the world. In this Kingdom Builder’s weekend, we focus on our opportunity to empower women around the world with the…
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Shaped to Serve “I want to make a difference in the world.” Virtually everyone says this in one way or another. And that’s a great thing! But part of making an impact means taking into account the way in which we are shaped and equipped to do good in the world. In fact, the word…
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