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God and Injustice
Lie #4 If God cared, he would have done something by now.
Truth: God is patient, not indifferent....
The Bondage of Freedom
Lie #3: Christianity is controlling and you should break free.
The Truth: The way of Jesus both b...
Belief and Behavior
Lie #2: “God only cares about your belief, not your behavior.”
The Truth: Jesus came to renew, no...
God is Good
Big Idea: God is always Good.
God is always good.
Exodus 34:6-7
Question: What gift have yo...
Faith or Fantasy?
Lie #1: “Your faith is just a comforting fantasy.”
1 Corinthians 15:17
We can trust that Jesus...
Life-changing
Big Idea: If you are a follower of Christ you CAN, you WILL, and you MUST GROW.
You CAN grow
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Great News About the Good News
Truth #1: “Going together” means reporting great news about the Good News.
Truth #2: “Going toget...
God Knows What You Are Going Through
If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it.
What Does God Know About You?
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Going to Do What Jesus Calls Us to Do
Big Idea: We follow Jesus together by going to do what Jesus calls us to do.
Matthew 22:37-38
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Growing to be More Like Jesus
Big Idea: We follow Jesus together by growing to be more like Jesus.
Luke 5:8
To grow we need ...
Connecting in Jesus-Centered Relationships
Big Idea: We follow Jesus together by connecting in Jesus-centered relationships.
Anybody can fol...
We Are the Body of Christ
Big Idea: We are the body of Christ and each one of us is a separate yet interconnected and necessar...
More Good News
Big Idea: The Church is Good News.
1. The Church is good news because it brings unlikely people tog...
Partnership in Ministry
Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News that is not meant to be spread alone.
Telling ourselves the G...
A Church that Follows Jesus
Big Idea: What does Jesus want for Alderwood Community Church?
Jesus creates communities that are...
Pleasing People and Praising God
Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News that we can worship in unity through Christ's acceptance.
Disagreeing in Love
Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News because it creates a new way to love those with whom we disagree.
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Unity and Peace in Our Church
Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News that enables us to extend grace and preserve peace in our church.
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Loving Like Jesus
Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News that transforms us to love like Jesus.
We love out of Jesus’ ...
Conscientious Christian Citizenship
Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News that motivates believers to be exemplary citizens for the Lord’s s...
Genuine Love
“By this will all men know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35
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Mercy and Worship
Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News that inspires worship.
_______________ is the only response to ...
Pride and Prejudice
Big Idea: The gospel is Good News because the gospel brings beautiful humility.
1. The pride of “I...
Beautiful Feet
Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News that needs to be heard!
No one can establish their own righ...
Just Judgment
Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News and God is just in judging those who reject it.
The problem: Is...
Joyful Generosity
Big Idea: Generous Giving Generates Joy
1. God wants you to give cheerfully. (9:7)
God want...