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TIME TO SERVE
EPHESIANS 2:1-10 | CRAIG M. CASEY | SEPT 24 2023
HELPING PEOPLE DISCOVER + EXPERIENCE THE LIFE-CHANGING LOVE OF CHRIST
VISION OF PCC:
Taking the life of Jesus as a pattern for life, we receive the Gospel message of Jesus as a model for this community. As such, we worship and glorify God as we:
- prioritize being together [COMMUNITY]
- hear and respond to the word of God with an emphasis on prayer [GROWTH]
- are a tangible presence of grace in our communities and the world [ENGAGEMENT]
- Dead in sin - vs. 1-3
- transgression = against the law, rule or code of conduct
- “…we tend to minimize the severity of our sin and the helplessness of our condition when thinking of our life before Christ.” “And as a result, we fail to see just how marvelous the grace God bestowed upon us in Christ Jesus truly is.” - Joe Anady
- Alive in Christ - vs. 4-7
- Romans 4:17
- Romans 6:1-4
- Live for Christ - vs. 8-10
- Serving
- Challenge = serve every week
- our response:
- I am not able to do anything
- Ephesians 4, 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12
- I do not know know to do
- what is your passion, interests
- what is your motivation, what do you notice
- service opportunities on PCC website
- I do not have time
- James 2:14-17
What is it that stands in the way of you:
- Prioritizing being together in community
- Hearing and responding to the Word of God and growing
- Praying and sharing with the Lord
- Serving and showing grace to others
Respond to The Lord today!