In the gospel of John, we have seen Jesus extend His grace to the religiously & morally respectable insider. But, what about the unbelieving & immoral outsiders? Are they outside of his mission as the long-expected Messiah? Are they unredeemable? Let’s open God’s word this morning and find out!

Humility is an elusive thing. Once you think you’ve arrived, you know you haven’t! Why is humility such an important quality to pursue as a Christian who desires to serve in ministry & use their gifts for His kingdom? Today, we see a great biblical example of humility before Jesus. Much to learn today in John 3 about our heart attitude and motivation to serve Jesus!

People love to hear that Jesus loves us unconditionally, but are triggered by the idea that only Jesus can bring us to God. Why is that? Let’s explore both of these things in the most famous verse in the Bible and remember how great our God really is!

Most good things in life come through hard work. But does that mentality translate to our relationship with God? Do we work hard to earn favor with God? Today, we meet a deeply religious, well-respected, God fearing man who comes to talk to Jesus. Jesus decisively answers the question: How does a person get into the kingdom of God? Is it by working hard or something else? How would you answer that question?

Mission Sunday | Psalm 67 by Christ Community Church of Magnolia

Ever been “eaten up” inside by something that you’ve seen or experienced that was just wrong or dishonored God? Where does that feeling in your gut and mind come from? In today’s passage, Jesus is “eaten up” at what he sees and experiences. How does He respond? What truths & lessons come out of this encounter for us today?

What do you make of the miraculous? Things that defy our natural laws. Do we deny them, ignore them, or reinterpret them through a natural world lens? Jesus starts his public ministry by doing the miraculous. What do we make of it? What does it mean? What does it point us to beyond itself? Come, let’s open God’s Word to learn and grow as God’s people!

As John the Baptist is bearing witness about Jesus, the Lamb of God, what do John’s disciples make of this? Today, we see the “chain reaction” that happens when we bear witness to Jesus and His gospel. Let’s open God’s Word and observe how Jesus calls people to Himself & why it matters that we invite people to “come & see” Jesus!

The Scriptures encourage us to be witnesses to the person & work of Jesus. A witness is someone who testifies to what they have seen & heard. In today’s passage, John the Baptist serves as a model example of what it means to be a witness. Today, let's unpack two vital ingredients to living as witnesses of Jesus in our everyday lives!

In life, there are people who "stand out" above the crowd. We often marvel at this, talk about it, but it naturally doesn't change much about our lives. But, when we look at the person & work of Jesus, there is no one like Him. But, Jesus isn't just looking for fans, He's looking for followers. In what ways is Jesus "1 of 1?" And, why is this significant in our life?

A world of darkness and chaos forms the backdrop of a light that makes sense of it all. Jesus is that light and those who are born again can see it clearly.

If you asked 10 people on the street who they thought Jesus was, you might get 10 different answers. But, the apostle John makes who Jesus is as clear as day in the opening words of his gospel. As we begin our new study in the book of John, let’s discover or remember why Jesus is worthy to be believed and trusted.

What makes for a life well-lived? As you get older, do you ever consider the legacy that you are leaving? As Paul closes out his letter to Timothy, he gives us a “blueprint” of what it looks like for a Christ-follower to live & die with purpose and direction. Let’s learn from the example of Paul and God’s inspired word this morning!

Herald the Gospel, in Every Season | 2 Timothy 4:1-8 by Christ Community Church of Magnolia

Endure with the Word | 2 Timothy 3:14-17 by Christ Community Church of Magnolia

We live in a world of information overload. Knowledge is at the tip of our fingertips, but it's often hard to discern truth from error. This reality in our world today creates a ripe environment for people to be" led astray by every wind of doctrine," as Paul says in Ephesians 4:14. So, how do we recognize a fake from a faithful teacher of God's Word? Let's look at some tell-tell signs from God's Word this morning!

On July 4th we shoot off fireworks, gather for parties and parades to celebrate our country’s founding, and essentially, our freedom. Freedom takes on many forms and is defined in very different ways. What does Jesus say about the type of freedom we need most? Let’s learn from God’s Word!

We live in a day where endless information is at our fingertips, but trusted sources are in short supply. It’s often difficult to discern truth from error, even in the church. Today, Paul contrasts marks of the faithful teacher of God’s Word from false teachers. Let’s open God’s Word and glean discernment on distinguishing truth from error!

Strengthened to Endure | 2 Timothy 2:1-13 by Christ Community Church of Magnolia

Every day, we take risks based on what we value. Reflect on how you allocate your time, money, and resources. We do the same thing with our faith. What are you willing to risk for your faith to be known? Your reputation, status, sense of safety, or even your financial well-being. In today’s text, Paul continues to challenge young Timothy to take risks for his faith because the gospel is worth it. Let’s open God’s word and see WHY the gospel is worth living out today!