April 21, 2024
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April 21, 2024
Pastor Mike Powers - Vision & Preaching Pastor
Title: One in Christ
Galatians 3:25-29
25 But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian, 26 for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise.
Chapter 3 Summary: Salvation is by faith and not by works of the law.
Proof 1 – Galatians Conversion (vs 1-5)
Proof 2 – Abraham’s Faith (vs 6-9)
Proof 3 – Reversing the Curse (vs 10-14)
Proof 4 – Promise > Law (vs 15-25)
Main Idea: Putting your faith in Jesus brings radical hopeful change to your life.
1. Jesus changes your identity.
2. Jesus changes your community.
3. Jesus changes your eternity.
Scripture:
Romans 8:17 And if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.
Weekly Prayer Prompts:
Praying Scripture will help build a more focused and creative prayer life. Read the Scripture text slowly and carefully. As you read, pray as the Lord brings prayers to your mind, and you can use these prompts if you get stuck or need more ideas. The point is to practice prayer, so even if you don’t pray through the whole list, just doing it is a success!
[Prayer prompts by Candi Powers]
Galatians 3:25-29
Thank God for graciously making us His sons and daughters through faith.
Thank God that when you were saved, you put on Christ and are now covered by His righteousness.
Praise God that there are no differences in how different people are saved.
Thank God that He does not discriminate or play favorites based on ethnicity, status, or gender.
Praise God for His perfect plan to have unity in the body of Christ while also having diversity.
Pray for unity in the church, especially at Richland Creek.
Thank God that you are an heir of eternal inheritance because of His fulfilled promise in Jesus.
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Biblical Principles For Giving
Financial Report
Total General Fund Contributions and Preschool at The Creek Income
Week of April 14, 2024: $ 66,457
Year to Date: $ 1,221,977
Ministry Report:
April 14, 2024
Sunday Worship Count - 9:00 and 10:30 am: 1477
Food Pantry Update:
Our next Community Food Pantry - Saturday, April 27 (9-11 am)
** immediate need for non-perishable items **
Click Here for a List of Needed Food Items
Our Community Food Pantry events are held twice a month on the second and fourth Saturdays. Please contribute as you are able to assist us in helping families facing hunger. Items may be dropped off in the collection barrels both inside and outside the church near the office entrance. Thank you for your donations and compassion.
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>> Where are you serving? Be sure to visit the SERVE page on our website CLICK HERE! This page is a great source for you to stay informed about how to plug into the ministries of the Creek, using your gifts and talents to the glory of God. If you missed Dr. Mike Powers sermon on "The Work of the Ministry" take time and listen this week to the "why" we are to serve.
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