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Confessing Our Faith – Praise That God Sent His Son

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For the past few months, on weeks we take the Lord’s Supper together, we’ve been using statements of our faith that unite us as we gather around the Lord’s table together.  This coming Lord’s Day, we’ll be using this confession entitled Praise That God Sent His Son from Coram Deo Church in Omaha, NE:

We praise you, O God,
for sending your Son, Jesus,
to be King of kings.
We rejoice that he has triumphed
over all the powers of this world
and governs the nations in justice and righteousness.
We celebrate the victory He won
by his life, death, resurrection, and ascension.
By your Spirit, claim our complete loyalty;
Establish Christ’s rule in every land and in every heart.
Accept our worship as we offer our lives
in the service of His kingdom.
He is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

Weekend Recap – Help

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My 9/18/16AM sermon, Neither Be Afraid from John 14:15-31, is now online.

The point of this sermon?  Jesus is giving assurance to followers who are afraid, encouraging them through promises that He’ll send help, He’ll be near, and He’ll continue to teach His followers.  I hope this sermon encourages you.

H2Go Infographic – Sept 2016

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I’ve very excited about this graphic we’re releasing today at Crestview Bible Church.  This graphic captures so much of the heartbeat of what our church is about and this just highlights the international/cross-cultural reach of our partnerships.  I hope this encourages you and helps fan the flame of God’s glory going worldwide.  By the way, for every dollar given to Crestview’s general budget, roughly 17% goes to international, cross-cultural partnerships and endeavors.  On top of that, our people have given $9054 for projects around the world.  Praising God that such things could happen through our people.  I hope you’re encouraged, too.

 

Weekend Preview – You Have Help!

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I hope to see you all tomorrow, Sunday 9/18/16 at Crestview.  We’ll continue our study of the Gospel of John, putting our focus on John 14:15-31.  Last time we were in John, Jesus urged His closest followers to have hearts from from trouble.  Now, in this passage, He’ll give them assurances from heaven so that they will not fear.  So, I hope you’ll join us to get help for all the unsettledness we face in life.  Our worship service (and livestream) begin at 10:15AM.

Hutchinson Food Options for Visiting Fair Goers

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Visit Hutchinson for the KS State Fair?  Here’s some food recommendations for you:

Of course, you’re probably coming to eat food at the fair.  Splendid.

But, for the budget conscious, might I recommend the following:

Breakfast — On your way in, stop in at Carriage Crossing in Yoder.  You can get a cinnamon roll and coffee or, if you’re craving protein, some amazing german sausage and eggs.   In Hutch proper, you could stop by Skaets or Firehouse Cafe and be well taken care of.

Coffee — In no particular order, as I love them all: Starbucks, Scuttlebutts, and Metro are great options on your way in or out of town.

Lunch — I’d probably grab a burger at R & B or you could grab BBQ at Roy’s (they’re closed on Mondays).

Dinner/Supper — There are many options.  Nicer sit down restaurants like the Airport (on your way out of town) or Jillian’s (downtown) are both quality places.  We also have some great Mexican options: Anchor or El Potrillo or Cafe Azteca.

Grab your favorite fair food, but build into Hutchinson by supporting these amazing local food establishments, as well.

Hutch locals, what am I missing?

Weekend Recap – Home As Mission Center

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On Sunday, I finished leading our adults through Book Three of BILD International’s First Principles series — Participating in the Mission of the Church.   We’ve enjoyed studying these books during the summer the past 2 years.  I like the simple layout of the curriculum: consult the Scriptures, consult the scholars, consult your heart.  There’s much content that is driven in these short books.

Sunday’s wrap got at Acts 10:1-33 and how God used Cornelius (and his home) as a mission center to advance the Gospel.  We were all challenged to dream of ways that our lives could incorporate more intentionality to the mission that God has given us.  So, I’d recommend you consider this resource, but, in a deeper way, if you’re a believer, dream of ways you could strategically help spread the Gospel through your home.  This coming Sunday, new adult Sunday School classes will begin: one on the (not so) Minor Prophets and a class going through Paul Tripp’s DVD curriculum Getting To The Heart of Parenting.

Weekend Recap – He Washed My Feet

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I’m still reeling after the amazing weekend at Crestview.  We look at John 13 and Jesus washing His disciples feet.  Here’s a Southern Gospel song that I recalled today, helping me praise Jesus for His grace to me.  Enjoy…

Verse 1
The moment our eyes met I knew this was the night
That I would betray Him the precious Lamb of God
No other disciple was aware of my plan
‘Til He rose from the table
With something in His hand
His Holy eyes pierced through me
Revealing all my sin
I knew His wrath was coming
And this would be the end
Chorus
But He bowed and He washed my feet
Knowing that I was the cause of His grief
When He should have scolded He whispered peace
As He bowed and He washed my feet
Verse 2
Judas would fail Him but He’s no worse than I
The moment I gave in to Satan’s compromise
Ungrateful that Jesus had saved me from hell
I was walking so proudly
And that’s when I fell
His Holy eyes pierced through me
Revealing all my sin
I knew His wrath was coming
And this would be the end

CCLI Song # 5505320
Rodney Griffin
© 1998 Songs of Greater Vision

September 2016 Song – Our Great God

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We realized that we haven’t taught this amazing song to the congregation of Crestview, so the song for September 2016 is Our Great God by Fernando Ortega and Mac Powell.  Here’s a video to help you learn it.