Amazing Grace Community Church

Ouch Jesus...This is Difficult

[Sermon on the Mount 3]

Salt and Light

[Sermon on the Mount 2 of 6]  Jesus states the attributes of the Believer and cautions us against letting them fade or be hidden.  This portion of the sermon shocks those who sought to twist His coming in an effort to sideline Him.

Scripture:  Matthew 5:13-20

Preacher:  Pastor Mark

Seven Blessings by Jesus

[Sermon on the Mount 1 of 6]  The opening of this groundbreaking teaching by Jesus.  The Beatitudes.  Jesus communicates what the Believer’s character ought to be and the resulting blessing awarded by Him.  The crazy thing is.. His teaching is antithetical to the high religion of the day.

Scripture:  Matthew 5:1-13

Preacher:  Pastor Mark

Insider Threat

Are You An Insider Threat?  If we think about it a bit, Christians ARE an insider threat.   We are embedded in the world.  Paul was an insider threat.  The world was changed by a group no larger than this (congregation).

Scriptures:  Acts 17:16-34

Preacher:  Pastor Mark

What God Won't Give You

God has certain attributes that cannot be imparted to or obtained by humans. They are INCOMMUNICABLE -  This sets Him apart.  These are part of His being, essential characteristics.

BUT, Incommunicable is not incomprehensible.

Some of God’s attributes or character CAN be imparted to us.  Listen in as we take a look at God’s characteristics.

Scripture:  Isaiah 40

Preacher:  Pastor Mark

 

Fact or Conspiracy?

We Aspen Springers are infamous for conspiracies!!

Speculating about mysteries incites a titillating anxiety of the future that relieves boredom and distracts from more pressing dilemmas.

Too often, belief in conspiracies as truth come about in the fog of mental illness or substance abuse or established contrarian worldview.

The birth, death, resurrection of Jesus are core facts of salvation.  Ascribing to them is foundational in receiving the gift of eternal life.

They are deemed to be conspiracy theories from non-believers—even from the moment it happened.  Look at how the conspiracy was formed and spread.  Look at the motivation behind it.

Rejection of them are foundational doctrines in all false religions.

How do we distinguish conspiracy theory with truth?  Listen in and you’ll find out!!

Scriptures:  Matthew 27:57-66: 28:1-17

Preacher:  Pastor Mark

Walk This Way

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

What does this mean? 

During the Exodus, workmen were specifically called to help with the tabernacle that God wanted built. They were given special talent.  They themselves were God’s workmanship so that they could perform the good works of workmanship on the tabernacle.

Likewise, we too, are God’s workmanship.  He has created us to be a tabernacle of His Spirit!  And we, through evangelism and witness, are helping on the construction of another tabernacle.

We are created to do good works through the presence of Christ Jesus in our lives.  How will these good works be tested?  How do we take this spiritual assignment and apply it in our daily responsibilities? 

Scriptures:  Ephesians 2:10;  Exodus 31:1-11; 2 Peter 3:10;  1 Corinthians 3:6-17

Preacher:  Pastor Mark

 

The Day of Pentecost - A Religious Disruption

There are points in our history where new technology disrupts the standard that has been used up to that point in time.

Grace and Truth disrupted Religion: Prior to Pentecost, the Mosaic Law was the norm.  It had been practiced for 2000+ years.  Worship in the Temple was the norm.  The Law informed and shaped the entire Jewish society. Only Jews. All the nations other than Israel worshipped idols.

Then Jesus turned the tables over. Literally. Disruption.  Has the gospel disrupted your life?   It needs to. Go and be disruptive in people’s lives.

Scriptures:  John 1:14-17;  Acts 2

Preacher:  Pastor Mark

 

What Sort of People Ought You to Be?

What is the church’s purpose?  Answer: To get a people ready for the wedding. Salvation of people.  By the Gathering, a local church will be worshipping God,  learning,  refreshing,  serving,  praying, being  healed.  Using… song, reading the bible, discipleship,

Church fellowship is for adults, couples,  families,  men, women, children.

Fellowship Requires engagement, desire,  effort.   

The Church is the Bride of Christ : Get Ready for the Wedding!

Scriptures:  2 Peter 3;  Revelation 19:7-9

Preacher:  Pastor Mark

A.I. Pastor

Will Artificial Intelligence or Robots take over preaching?  Is A.I. a better preacher?  Pastoring in the age of A.I. and robots could be a breeze!  Have A.I. create the sermon in 60 seconds. Who needs a Christian counselor when A.I. is available? Who needs other Christians to help solve church relationships when A.I. is available? 

Do we need a flesh and blood pastor or  preacher at the Church of A.I.?

Preacher (flesh and blood):  Pastor Mark