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Five Ways Communion Impacts Our Lives - 1 Corinthians 11:17-28

On June 6, Pastor Ken talked about the Lord's Supper, from 1 Corinthians 11:17-28.

5 ways The Lord’s Supper Impacts our Lives.

1. Togetherness (v. 18, “when you come together”)
2. Thankfulness (v. 23, “The Lord Jesus, on the night that He took the bread, when He had given thanks, He broke the bread”)
3. Remembrance (v. 24, 25, “do this in remembrance of me”). 
4. Proclamation (v. 26, “you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes”). 
5. Self-examination (v. 28, “a man ought to examine himself”). 

Conversations - Christian Community - 1 John 1:3

On May 30, Pastor Ken's conversation was from John regarding Christian Community, from 1 John 1:3.

Conversations - with John …about Community - 1 John 1:3

Criteria for Community. We are a:

1. witnessing community. 
2. spiritual community. 
3. doctrinally sound community. 

Conversations - Personal Commitment - Romans 12:1-2

On May 23, Pastor Ken talked about a conversation with Paul that speaks to us today, regarding Personal Commitment, from Romans 12:1-2.

Perspectives to Refresh our Personal Commitment:

1. "Therefore” (the big picture).
2. “I urge you by the mercies of God” (the highest motivation).
3. “to present yourselves a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual act of worship” (the depth of service).

Conversations - Leveling Self-Importance - Luke 22:24-30

On May 16, Pastor Ken talked about the disciples desire for position in this message called, A Conversation about Greatness - Luke 22:24-30

3 distorted perspectives of self

1. precedence (Luke 22:24)
2. position (Luke 22:25)
3. preference (Luke 22:26-27)

3 blessings that keep you from the distortion

1. relationship (Luke 22:28)
2. covenant (Luke 22:29)
3. kingdom fulfillment (Luke 22:30)

Conversations - Raising the Next Generation - Luke 6:40

On May 9 (Mother's Day), in Ken's absence, Scott continues our teaching series on Conversations with Jesus with this message about The Greatest Teacher – Jesus’ conversation about raising the next generation.

• Mission – Acts 1:8
• Obedience – John 14:21
• Teaching – Matthew 7:28-29
• Humility – Mark 10:45
• Evangelism – Mark 3:13-14
• Relationships – Luke 24:14-15

Conversations - Honoring Jesus Above All - Mark 14:1-9

On May 2, Ken continues his Conversations with Jesus series, this week from Mark 14:1-9, with a message called, "Honoring Jesus Above All."

3 episodes

1. honor given
2. value lost
3. reprimand came

3 common tensions

1. good / best
2. for us / for Him
3. popular thought / Truth

Conversations - Defeating Darkness - Mark 5:1-17

On April 25, Ken continues his Conversations with Jesus series with a message called, Defeating Darkness – Jesus’ conversation with demons.

1. Enter the Circumstance (3 episodes)
   1. Episode 1 (Mark 5:1-5). The Reality of Darkness
   2. Episode 2 ((Mark 5:6-10). The Presence of Jesus
   3. Episode 3 (Mark 5:11-13). The submission of darkness to Jesus
2. Embrace the Conversation (3 truths for our present moment)
   1. The enemy (Satan) means to destroy
   2. The presence of Christ always defeats the influence of the enemy.
   3. The goodness and mercy of God compels man to be with Christ.

Conversations - Restoration - John 5:1-17

On April 18, Pastor Ken continued his Conversations With Jesus series with a message called, A Broken Life Restored – Jesus’ conversation with the lame man.

• A Pattern of Brokenness (John 5:1-5)
• A Personal Encounter with Jesus (John 5:6-9)
• A Pronouncement of Grace Over Man’s Laws (John 5:10-13)
• A Present Application (John 5:14-17)

Conversations - Authority - John 2:13-22

On April 11, Ken began a new series on Conversations with Jesus, today the topic is on “Authority” – John 2:13-22  

1. The Circumstance (2:13-17) – 3 facts that define the circumstance
   1. the temple  
   2. the scheme of man  
   3. the response of Jesus  
2. The Conversation (2:18-22) – revealed:  
   1. a problem (“by what authority?”)  
   2. the answer (the significance of the death and resurrection) 

The Reality of the Resurrection

On Easter Sunday April 4, 2021, Ken preached on "The Reality of the Resurrection"

• The Resurrection is an Event that is True (the 10 post-resurrection appearances, focusing on Mary Magdalene – Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:1)
  • The Resurrection Confirmed the Truth for Her (This Truth was Suppressed by Her Grief)
  • The Resurrection Revealed God’s Presence ( Transforming Her Perspective)
  • The Resurrection Moved Mary Forward in Faith (She Moved From Mourner to one on Mission)
• Embracing This Fact Must Change the Way We Live.
  • Isaiah 25:8 – Death does not have the last word.
  • Isaiah 53:5 – Sin does not have to rule you or define you.
  • John 11:25-26 – You can have life to the fullest.
  • 1 Peter 1:3 – We have a living hope and we can be born again.
  • Romans 6:4 – All things in our life is made brand new.
  • Romans 8:34 – We are not condemned by are of infinite value.
  • 1 Corinthians 15:17 – Trust in him because our faith is more valuable than gold.