Fusion: week of 11/29

FAMILY THEME: JESUS MEETS OUR DEEPEST NEEDS

John 4:1-42

In John 4, Jesus crossed religious and social barriers to reach

someone who had a physical and spiritual need.

1.  Jesus is Willing to Meet Anyone's Needs

     (John 4:1-9)

     Jesus demonstrated that God loves all people and desires

     that they be saved.

 
2.  Our Deepest Needs Are Spiritual, and Are Met Only Through Jesus

     (John 4:10-26)

     Jesus revealed that He was the Messiah Who could meet the 

     woman's deepest needs.

 
3.  Sharing Our Experience With Jesus Can Change Lives

     (John 4:27-42)

     Jesus reminded His disciples that doing God's will is the highest

     priority, and that many people were ready to come to Him for

     eternal life.

Fusion: week of 11/22

FAMILY THEME: JESUS OFFERS NEW LIFE

John 3:1-21

John 3 focuses on salvation - Jesus explained that you must be born

again, that God so loved the world, and that faith in Him is the key to

receiving eternal life.

1.  All People, Even the Very Religious, Must Be Born Again

     (John 3:1-8)

     Being born again is a spiritual transformation from above through

     the work of the Holy Spirit.

 
2.  Jesus, the Son of Man, Came to Die in Our Place

     (John 3:9-15)

     Christ was lifted up on a cross to provide salvation to all who took

     to Him in faith.

 
3.  Jesus Did Not Come to Condemn, but to Redeem

     (John 3:16-21)

     God's love motivated Him to give His Son to pay the penalty for our

     sins.

Fusion: week of 11/15

FAMILY THEME: JESUS HAS ALL AUTHORITY

John 2:13-24

In a rare display, Jesus demonstrated His authority by cleansing the

temple. The temple was the house of God. As the Son of God, Jesus

had the right to correct those who were keeping people from His Father.

1.  Jesus Had Authority to Demand Pure Worship

     (John 2:13-17)

     Jesus confronted those who were corrupting the true worship of

     God in the temple.

 
2.  Jesus' Resurrection Confirmed His Authority

     (John 2:18-22)

     The Jewish leaders demanded a sign to confirm Jesus' authority.

 
3.  Jesus Exercised Authority by Rejecting Insincere "Faith"

     (John 2:23-25)

     Jesus' many miracles cause many to believe in Him.

Fusion: Week of 11/8

FAMILY THEME: JESUS SHOWED HIS POWER

John 2:1-11

John 2 shows us the beginning of Jesus' earthly ministry. Jesus

attended an ordinary even and then did something extraordinary

to demonstrate His power and glory.

1.  God Has a Plan and a Timetable

     (John 2:1-5)

     Jesus lived by the Father's schedule and timetable, and always

     did the Father's will.

 
2.  Jesus Allows Us to Take Part in His Miraculous Works

     (John 2:6-8)

     Jesus asked the men to do something, and then did something

     extraordinary through their actions.

 
3.  The Works of Jesus Reveal His Heart and His Glory

     (John 2:9-11)

     As always, Jesus' miracle was about more than the act itself.

Fusion: week of 11/1

FAMILY THEME: JESUS IS GOD

John 1:1-18

A coin has two sides: Jesus has two natures. Jesus is both God

and man. John's purpose in writing this account was to set forth

Jesus as God so that people could believe and be saved.

1.  Jesus is the Timeless, Creator God

     (John 1:1-3)

     Jesus eternally exists as the revelation of all God is.

 
2.  Jesus is the Light That Enlightens People and Gives Eternal Life

     (John 1:4-13)

     Jesus is Light (morally and spiritually), embodying all that is good,

     right, and true.

 
3.  Jesus is God's Grace, Truth, and Glory in Human Form

     (John 1:14-18)

     Jesus revealed God's grace, truth, and glory and made Him

     known to us.

Fusion: week of 10/18

FAMILY THEME: WHY DOES HELL EXIST?

Matthew 10:28;  Romans 1:18-23;  2 Thessalonians 1:9

There is nothing about the subject of Hell that is pleasant. But, while

the subject is not pleasant, the conversation is important.

1.  Why Believe in Hell?

     (Matthew 10:28;  Mark 9:43)

     Although it may be an uncomfortable topic, the Bible clearly

     teaches that Hell is real.

 
2.  Defining Hell

     (Matthew 13:42, 50;  25:30, 41;  2 Thessalonians 1:9)

     Hell is the absence of the presence, goodness, and love of God.

 
3.  Who Goes to Hell? 

     (Romans 1:18-23;  6:23)

     Hell is the natural place for people who do not want to embrace

     Christ as Savior and Lord.

4.  Answering Questions About Hell

     (Romans 3:23)

     Knowing the truth about Hell does not soften the impact or reality

     of the knowledge that people we know may spend eternity there.

Upcoming Stuff from our Party Planner

Our church is hosting a concert Oct 24th featuring Mark Trammel Quartet, Stan Whitmire, Taranda Green, 7 Jim Brady Trio. Tickets are $18-24. Get them this weekend.

Dress up party Oct 31st. Come as your favorite movie character! Have you ever wanted to be superman or batman? well, here is your chance! We will have food and fun and lots of laughs! Invite friends, the more the merrier!

 

There is STILL time to get aboard the cruise in January! Its not too late and its a fun group going from our class. See Penny R. or Brian T. for details.