Gretnalife's Sunday Gatherings

Big Idea of the Series: This series looks at the Shema in Deuteronomy 6 and unpacks the call to God’s people then and today to honor God and love him with all our heart, soul, and strength. This Week:  Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-5  Topic(s): Unity, Uniqueness of God  Big Idea of the Message: If we are to live our lives as God intends, then we must begin by living under God’s authority through honoring his unique status.

Big Idea of the Series: This series looks at the Shema in Deuteronomy 6 and unpacks the call to God’s people then and today to honor God and love him with all our heart, soul, and strength. This Week:  Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-5; Matthew 22:34–40  Topic(s): Listening, Responding, Loving God  Big Idea of the Message: If we are to live our lives as God intends, then we must begin by living under God’s authority through honoring his unique status.

Gretna Member and Guest Speaker Gregory Cloninger brings us a message of hope, mercy, and grace.

This is an episode you DON'T want to miss! Mark & Kathy Fulton update us on their work, the trials Haiti is facing, and the presence of God among all of it.

Big Idea of the Series: Paul’s letter to the Galatian church is perhaps one of the most important letters for the church. This five-week series will look at its importance and theological relevance for our faith and life today. Specifically, we will look at the sweeping vision of grace that Paul lays out in this letter. Text: Galatians 5:26-6:5 Topics: Ego, Obstacles, Unity, Grace Big Idea of the Message: Whether we realize it or not, sometimes our ego keeps the Kingdom of God from flourishing

Big Idea of the Series: Paul’s letter to the Galatian church is perhaps one of the most important letters for the church. This five-week series will look at its importance and theological relevance for our faith and life today. Specifically, we will look at the sweeping vision of grace that Paul lays out in this letter. Text: Galatians 4:1–7 Topics: Adoption, Grace, Belonging Big Idea of the Message: God has brought us into his household. Application Point: You are a son or daughter of God, and everything is okay between you two! Are you living your daily life like that is true?

Big Idea of the Series: Paul’s letter to the Galatian church is perhaps one of the most important letters for the church. This five-week series will look at its importance and theological relevance for our faith and life today. Specifically, we will look at the sweeping vision of grace that Paul lays out in this letter. Text: Galatians 2:15–21 Topics: Faith Alone, Justification Big Idea of the Message: We are justified by faith in Christ and nothing else. Application Point: Are the challenges and decisions in your daily life clarified and guided by the faith you have in Christ, or do you act as though you can somehow earn his favor by doing "all the right things"?

If you have ever thought reading scripture isn't for you, Nita might change your mind! God reveals himself to us in His word, and tells us more about ourselves than we could possibly imagine. 

Guest Speaker - Nita Wikinson Text: Philippians 3:3-11 This week, author & speaker Nita Wikinson challenges our tendency to seek comfort even when God is calling us to be bold & even AUDACIOUS in living out our faith in Jesus Christ. Come join us for services every Sunday at 9:45 AM! http://www.gretna.life/live Visit Our Website! www.gretnalife.com Follow Us On Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/gretnalife/ #GretnaLife #GretnaBrethrenChurch #GoodNews

Big Idea of the Series: Paul’s letter to the Galatian church is perhaps one of the most important letters for the church. This five-week series will look at its importance and theological relevance for our faith and life today. Specifically, we will look at the sweeping vision of grace that Paul lays out in this letter. Text: Galatians 1:1–10 Topics: The Gospel, Leadership Big Idea of the Message: The message of the gospel is of the utmost importance. Application Point: Paul’s passion reveals that the gospel is what he cares about most. If someone were to gauge what you care about most based on how much passion you have for it, what would they come up with?

Big Idea of the Series: The Old Testament points us to Jesus Christ. The Psalms are especially full of passages that point the reader to Jesus and show up time and time again in the New Testament. These prophetic words of the Psalms speak to many aspects of Jesus’s life, including his death and final exaltation. Text: Psalm 22:1–31 Topic(s): Jesus’s Suffering and Glory, Atonement Big Idea of the Message: Psalm 22 shows us the suffering and glory of Jesus as the Messiah. Application Point: Take time to mediate on Psalm 22 this week, and journal about the atonement and what it means for your life.

Big Idea of the Series: The Old Testament points us to Jesus Christ. The Psalms are especially full of passages that point the reader to Jesus and show up time and time again in the New Testament. These prophetic words of the Psalms speak to many aspects of Jesus’s life, including his death and final exaltation. This Week:  Text: Psalm 98:1–9 Topic(s): New Song, Christ’s First and Second Comings Big Idea of the Message: Psalm 98 celebrates Jesus’s first coming and anticipates a day when we will celebrate his second coming.

Big Idea of the Series: The Old Testament points us to Jesus Christ. The Psalms are especially full of passages that point the reader to Jesus and show up time and time again in the New Testament. These prophetic words of the Psalms speak to many aspects of Jesus’s life, including his death and final exaltation. Text: Psalm 23:1–6; John 10:1–18 Topic(s): Jesus the Good Shepherd Big Idea of the Message: Jesus is the Good Shepherd, and we are his sheep.

Big Idea of the Series: The Old Testament points us to Jesus Christ. The Psalms are especially full of passages that point the reader to Jesus and show up time and time again in the New Testament. These prophetic words of the Psalms speak to many aspects of Jesus’s life, including his death and final exaltation. Text: Psalm 1:1-6 Topic(s): Jesus as the Source of Blessedness Big Idea of the Message: Read through Psalm 1 again, thinking of it as a description of Jesus. Which of Jesus’s good habits described there can you let rub off on you this week?

Big Idea of the Series: The Old Testament points us to Jesus Christ. The Psalms are especially full of passages that point the reader to Jesus and show up time and time again in the New Testament. These prophetic words of the Psalms speak to many aspects of Jesus’s life, including his death and final exaltation. Text: Psalm 110:1–7 Topic(s): Jesus as King, Jesus as Priest, Jesus as Savior, Jesus as Everything Big Idea of the Message: Identify the areas of your life that you consider “your own,” the areas that you like to have control over. In what ways can you surrender these areas of control to Christ the King?

Shannon is Director of the Logan County Faith Coalition, a long time officer with Bellefontaine Schools, a Counselor, author, and radio personality.

Guest speaker Gregory Cloninger shares his story of recovery and how the first three steps of recovery can help all of us.

The Book of Hebrews:  This six-week series charts a course through the book of Hebrews, describing the sufficiency of Christ as God’s revelation, high priest, sacrifice, and giver of faith. Rather than looking to other things, people, or feelings to bring us meaning and redemption, we must look to Jesus. Text: Hebrews 13:1–8 Topic: Hospitality, Contentment  Big Idea of the Message: Discontentment with Jesus alone keeps us from demonstrating the love He calls us to. more @ www.gretna.life  

The Book of Hebrews:  This six-week series charts a course through the book of Hebrews, describing the sufficiency of Christ as God’s revelation, high priest, sacrifice, and giver of faith. Rather than looking to other things, people, or feelings to bring us meaning and redemption, we must look to Jesus. Text: Hebrews 12:1-3 Topic: Endurance, Salvation, Finishing the Race  Big Idea of the Message: We must persevere in our faith, and our lives will reflect our salvation. more @ www.gretna.life  

The Book of Hebrews:  This six-week series charts a course through the book of Hebrews, describing the sufficiency of Christ as God’s revelation, high priest, sacrifice, and giver of faith. Rather than looking to other things, people, or feelings to bring us meaning and redemption, we must look to Jesus. Text: Hebrews 11:1–40 Topic: Faith  Big Idea of the Message: Faith goes beyond mental assent; it is an active confidence in what God will do. more @ www.gretna.life