Shame and guilt are universal experiences of being human. For some, shame will be the defining narrative that keeps them completely stuck and hijacks their entire identity. As believers, we ground ourselves not in the accuser’s shaming voice, but rather in the outrageous grace of the gospel. We are forgiven and more loved than we ever dared hope. In this episode, we take a deeper dive with Pastor Jeff Lucas into key moments of shame and grace in the life of the Apostle Peter.
Join us as Pastor Jeff kicks off our new sermon series leading up to Easter Sunday- Mirror, Mirror: Moments of Reflection
Pastor John leads our discussion as we kick off our new sermon series entitled "Mirror, Mirror" that will lead us up to Easter
This weekend we launched into our new series, Mirror to Mirror: Moments of Reflection. This series explores some mirrored moments in the lives of several figured in scripture. This weekend Pastor Jeff kicked it off looking at Peter and the “Fire to Fire” moments in his story. By a fire Peter denies Jesus. By a fire Jesus restores and commissions Peter. These moments speak to the shame and guilt that come from failure. It also speaks to the outrageous grace of God.
Join us as we start our new series "Mirror Mirror: Moments Of Reflection"
The Word of God is full of life and transformation (perhaps as opposed to the cold standard many perceive it to be). We see this most clearly in the person of Jesus (as The Word, Jn.1:1) and the practices of his life. The question we all face (for those distant and also for believers) is: Are you open to change? For ALL: In a world where people employ all kinds of words and weapons in aggression, would you really commit that your only weapon against the enemy would be the Word of God? For the DISTANT: Would you be open to see the real thing in God’s Word/message? For the BELIEVER: Would you commit and devote YOURSELF to God’s Word (as your job, your choice – further and deeper)?
Pastor John leads the discussion this week for the final sermon in our "How We Change- Practicing the Ways of Jesus" series
