Amazing Grace Community Church

Everything for the One Thing

Matthew 13:44-46 - I would venture to say that most of us spend more time with the Everything and less with the One Thing.  That if something has to be compromised, it’s the One Thing.  We never ask the boss for time off so that we can rest up to be ready for church or to have some time alone with Jesus.  Most of us don’t take vacations to go be alone with God.  We pack it with activities and excitement.  You are likely asking yourself if I’m a madman.  This is crazy talk!  And even if I was willing to do this, I’m too busy.  I’ve got obligations.  Bills to pay.  Children. Parents.  Ha, even church ministry!

This is where the Jesus Equation comes back in.  It’s where we start.  Go and Sell Your Possessions and Give to the Poor.  It's a 2 part command.

Scriptures:  Matthew 13:44-46; 19:20-22; Luke  10:42

Unknown Caller

When God calls us, is He an Unknown Caller?  Do we pick up the phone and answer?  Do we recognize His voice?  Do we have ears to hear?   How DO we hear God?  Are we in a state of listening?  Listen in (ha) as we discuss the various ways we hear God speaking.  

Scriptures:  1 Samuel 3;  John 10:22-27;  Matthew 13:10–15;  Romans 1:18-22; 8:15,16;  Psalm 19:1-6

Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?

When we see something bad happen, especially to good people, we ask God where He was, why He didn’t stop it, why He allowed it?  Sometimes we get mad at God.  What was He thinking?  How could this happen if He is such a beneficent and powerful God?  Why would God let people be born with defects? Or let illness take over?

Scriptures:  John 9:1-4; Luke 13:1-5;  1 Peter 5:8; Matthew 5:45; Isaiah 55:8-10

Are You a Resurrection Denier?

Jesus’ resurrection was purposed in causing us to live a changed life.  Set free from the law.  Set free from the power of death.  Are you denying the resurrection by living a lukewarm life and not living a changed life?

Scriptures: Matthew 28:11-15; Philippians 3:10; Romans 6:1-14; 1 Corinthians 15:12-24

Jesus’ Walk to the Cross..Why?

Why would Jesus let Himself be crucified, enduring the pain and shame culminating in death?   Message by Jeff Lund.

Scriptures: Luke 23:26-56;  Psalm 22:15-18

Love What Does It Mean?

Doug True answers this question with scripture.  Open discussion.  How do we love our enemies?  What was the price of God's love for us?   The four types of love.   Get ready with your notepad to write down the scriptures and take notes.

Heaven Ambassadors

Most anything can be viewed from multiple perspectives.  Any event or issue can.  We can view it from a positive or negative viewpoint.  Our predominent perspective uses our biases and experience to make a conclusion.  However there is always God's perspective.  It’s wise to try to figure out what His is.

Today, I want to give you a God Perspective on being a Christian which is different than most people think.  Adopting this view could revolutionize your life.

Scriptures:  Philippians 3:20; 2 Corinthians 5:12-20

Parenting 911

Children have no firm foundation. The foundation has been pulled out from under them. They are being taught that there is no right or wrong, no winner or loser, no boy or girl only non-binary, no one true religion or God because truth is what you choose, no nuclear family—it’s who you choose to be your family. 

This lack of foundation is driving children to suicide and mental illness!

Recognize the behaviors and thoughts of self-harm and gender dysphoria are a spiritual battle and worship disorder.

Scripture:  Matthew 7:24-27

Revival - What Is It?

I see our journey of faith as one of constantly growing, learning.  Moving on from the basics.  I think if your faith has become dead, or even could become dead, you’ve listened to the lies of the devil.  OR you never had it in the first place.  Maybe you were relying on works or thought you could save yourself.  Maybe what’s really happening is you’ve just squandered this amazing gift you’ve been given?  

Revival might just be a matter of perspective. I say, don’t let your faith become dead, dormant, or stagnant in the first place.  Check in this week and hear some ideas on how you can keep your faith alive.

Scriptures:  Hebrews 6:1-8;  Romans 8:1-17; 1 John 3: 4-10

The Fool Has Said

The fool has said in his heart there is no God. Wow. Would you dare say that to someone?   This is sooo politically incorrect and unwoke.  

But isn’t this what they are saying at the Grammy’s…there is no God? Or, there is a God but we choose Satan? ..even we don’t fear the future.

We believers are accused by the world of being fools believing in an invisible God.  What happened?  Most of America used to believe in God.

Scriptures:  Psalm 14:1-5; 19:1-6;  Romans 1:18-23; Revelation  6:15-17; 9:20,21; 16:9,11; 20:7-10, 11-15