Upcoming Worship Series
Ash Wednesday
February 18
How is it that we as individuals and we as God’s church can love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously? Let’s begin to explore what this beautiful United Methodist vision means for each of us and for Still Waters Church!
Lenten Series
The Message of Jesus
So often we hear bits and pieces of Jesus’ teaching. We hear a parable or we hear an amazing healing story. What would it be like to experience a broad sweep of Jesus’ message, to internalize that big picture? This Lenten season, as we take the journey toward the cross and the Easter resurrection, we will look at the most important themes of Jesus’ teachings, why they matter, and how they speak to us today. Put on your seat belt to be immersed in Jesus’ message for us today. Based on Adam Hamilton’s book, “The Message of Jesus.”
The Kingdom of God Has Come Near
Jesus’ greatest commandment is to love. But did you know that even more than he commands us to love, he mentions “The Kingdom of God.” This week we’ll explore how this concepts is what change our hearts and minds toward living with God’s heart at our center.
The World's Most Important Sermon
Millions of sermons are preached all over the world. Wouldn’t we all pull our seat up to hear the world’s most important sermon? That was Jesus’ Sermon commonly referred to as the Sermon on the Mount. This gives us a roadmap to God’s way, God's heart.
He Spoke to Them in Parables
Jesus was a master storyteller who saw spiritual truth illustrated in nature, in human behavior, and in everyday life. He told parables, or stories, that communicated truth in ways that inspire and call us to action. Jesus used parable to explain the heart, character an will fo God and the nature of God’s kingdom.
Who do You Say That I Am?
Jesus had seven claims of who he was. He said he was the bread of life, the light of the world, the gate of the sheep, the good shepherd, the resurrection and the life, the way and the truth and the life, and the true vine. As we dive into these sayings we’ll begin to understand how Jesus is the source of our spiritual life, giving us what we need to bear fruit.
Final Words
If you knew you had only days or perhaps hours to live, what would you want ot say to your closest friends and family? This week we’ll look at the final words and messages of Jesus, and in so doing, understand the meaning that outlives Jesus’ earthly life and speaks into our lives.
Palm Sunday
Pointing to the Resurrection
Jesus points to his resurrection and to heaven as he approaches his on earthly death.