Gretnalife's Sunday Gatherings

Week 15 - Only One King Text - 1 Samuel 8, Matthew 21:1-11 Keywords - pride, submission, stiffnecked, Bridge the gap, witness Big Idea Of the Message - God chooses to love us, and wants us to choose to love Him & trust Him as our King. Israel makes the wrong call. What decision will you make?

Week 14 - ExitTheBunker Text - Judges 6-7 Keywords - Go, Mission, God Is Enough Big Idea of the Message - Gideon's story highlights a truth we all struggle to believe - God's presence is all we need to accomplish His mission.

Week 13 - God At Grace Value Text -  Joshua 21:43-45 Keywords - Grace, Provision, Promise Big Idea of the Message - It is sometimes hard for humans to keep a promise under perfect conditions, let alone when times get difficult. The Lord, though, keeps His promises across all times, and regardless of the conditions. He is worthy.

Week 12 - Divine Dependence Text - Joshua 5:14  Keywords - Motivations, Autonomy, Purpose, Kingship of God Big Idea of the Message - On the verge of attacking Jericho, Joshua is asked a question that ALL are ultimately called to answer. Our answer tells a lot about the focus of our hearts.

Week 11 - Little by little Texts - Deuteronomy 7:21-23 Keywords - Little by little, journey, God’s presence, promised land, hope Big Idea of the Message - Patience is difficult, especially in the face of trouble or on the verge of success. Sometimes, God moves slowly for our sake. It's easier to be patient when we recognize and appreciate that.

Week 10 - The Gospel of Grace Texts - Numbers 21:4-8; John 3:14-17; Exodus 20:4-6; 1 Peter 3:8-10 Keywords - Gospel in Numbers, Look to Jesus, Grace, Bronze Serpent Big Idea of the Message - The whole Bible points to Jesus and His Gospel. Sometimes it’s hard to see it in the Old Testament - but it’s there. Today’s message points out at least one of the places Jesus is seen in the book of Numbers.

Week 9: Rearview Mirrors Text: Numbers 11:1-6; Ecclesiastes 7:10;  Keywords: Nostalgia,Trapped in the Past, Future, Freedom, HOPE Big Idea of The Message: Our past experiences inform our current experience. However, when we spend more time looking back than looking forward we have a tendency to wreck. God’s past work is meant to propel us into the future, not “protect” us from it.

Week 8 - A Wandering Army Text: Numbers 1:1-3, 13-14; 2 Timothy 1:6-9, Exodus 6:6-8 Keywords: Fear, Trust, King, Inadequacy, Courage Big Idea of the Message: We all face seasons where we feel like we are treading water, or walking in circles - but we aren't supposed to stay there. God has other plans, but we need to be willing to follow them.

Week 7: Prescription Text: Exodus 39, Leviticus 1-7, Galatians 3:24, Leviticus 7:37 Key Words: Prescription, Leviticus, Sacrifice, Offering, Jesus Big Idea of the Message: We have a tendency to look past the book of Leviticus, and other “prescriptive” texts - but when we do it costs us in our understanding of God and the sacrifice of His Son.

Guest Speaker: Nita Wilkinson Week 6: More Than Enough Text: Exodus 35:1-8 Key Words: Jesus, All In, Enough Big Idea of the Message: Israel was passionate, they were either cold and without trust or so faithful they gave more than was needed. Jesus wants that same passion for us, He wants us to bring everything we have to grow His kingdom. 

Week 5: Never Far Away Text: Exodus 3:16 Key Words:  Immanence, Identity, Attention, Abandonment Big Idea of the Message: It can sometimes feel like the Lord is far from us, but this text reminds us that He is always near, always paying close attention, and will always be there for us to turn to. Are we looking?

Week 4: The Value of Repentance Text: Genesis 32, 34, 37, 38, 43, 44, 49  Key Words: Judah, Repentance, Redemption, Cleansed, Jesus Big Idea of the Message: It’s no secret that the sons of Jacob made some ungodly choices. One of them, though, finds his way back through the power of repentance. We can learn a lot from his example, and gain a lot by following it.

Week 3: A Made Bed Text: Genesis 16:1-5 Key Words: Trust, Choices, God's Will Big Idea of the Message: Sarai makes a mistake many of us do - trying to out think God. Why is it that we seem surprised when our plans don’t work out for the best?

Week 2: The Tougher Question Text: Job 22 Key Words: Karma, Contract or Covenant, Faith, Grace Big Idea of the Message: How much control do you have over your life circumstances? Certainly following the Lord can help us avoid some potholes we might step into, but there is so much of life that we can't understand - let alone control. How do we get through?

Week 1 - Tethered Freedom Text: Genesis 2:15-18 Keywords: Tethered Freedom, Sin, Reactance, Gratitude Big Idea of the Message: God designed us to be constantly connected to Him, yet humans are prone to pulling away. In doing so, we give up the freedom the Lord intended us to have in Him.

Text: John 10:7-10 Key Words: Reason For The Season, Abundance, Life, Jesus Came, Good Shepherd Big Idea of the Message: Jesus Came To Give Life In Abundance. The Thief works hard to steal our joy and purpose, Jesus restores those things as God intended.

Text: John 14:44-50 Keywords: Salvation, 2nd Death, Sin, Love Big Idea of the Message: Jesus came to save us from our sins, remove the sting death, and restore us to life in Him right now!

Text: John 18:33-40 Key Words: Truth, Grace, Freedom, The Way, Light in the Darkness Big Idea of the Message: Jesus came to testify to the truth that the Lord is in charge. He is the King the world needs, and He seeks to reestablish peace in a struggle that humans started.

Text: John 6:38-40 Key Words: Believe, Hope, Survival Mode Big Idea Of the Message: Do you feel like you are living in "survival mode" day in, and day out? Jesus's arrival and message calls us out of that mode - restoring our eternal hope, and freeing us from the bondage of our current circumstances.

Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Key Words: Bridge, Jesus, Witness, Mission, Purpose Big Idea of the Message: As our gaps with Jesus and each other close, we are strengthened and empowered to live out the mission we have been given in our community and beyond.