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SERMON NOTES

GP Mission: We are a community established on experiencing the life-giving grace and peace found in knowing Christ.

"We participate in God's mission as a people. There's individual actions, there's individual moments, but ultimately, this is a symphony." -- MARK SAYERS

Preaching/Teaching; We typically preach through the weekly passages of Revised Common Lectionary

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Title: “Child of God”

Sermon by Nate Wells

Romans 8:18-25 (New Revised Standard Version)

Future Glory

18 I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about to be revealed to us. 19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God; 20 for the creation was subjected to futility, not of its own will but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and will obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labour pains until now; 23 and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what is seen? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.


“The soul finds rest when it no longer has to manage outcomes. The people I know that are rested in their souls are not the people who have everything go the way they want it to go. They are people who have somehow become free of the need of having it go the way they want it to go.”

Dallas Willard


Action Step

Reflection Questions

What outcome have you been trying to control?

What burden are you carrying that really belongs in your Father’s hands?

Where has disappointment slowly turned into hopelessness?

Have you been focusing more on what is temporary than on what God has promised?

This week, choose one burden you’ve been carrying.

Instead of replaying it over and over in your mind…

Give it back to your Father every day.

Pray: “Father, I don’t know how You’re going to work this out, but I trust You because I belong to You.”



Blessing…

Rejoice in knowing that we never walk alone.

Know the grace and peace of Christ walking beside us, guiding and protecting us.

Share this comfort with one another and feel his presence each moment of each day. Amen


Lasting Change Haiti

The option to give toward the ministry we partner with in Haiti is always available…

God is at work in Haiti, and we’re grateful to share just a few of the wonderful things God allowed our team to accomplish this past week through your support and generosity.

  • Successful crops from all the beans that went out to churches and families

  • New roof for a church in need in Fond Lantanier

  • Bibles for Pastor Wilson’s Church

  • Microfinance loans for widows to start small business

Thanks to the funds you sent, the outreach was a huge blessing. We were able to purchase gas, water, and supplies—and most meaningfully, we bought Bibles. With support from LCH and the local church, they are now walking in new obedience and joy.

 

Bible Study Resources

Number one task of a Christ follower; Stay in that rhythm of receiving nourishment. A tree doesn’t work to receive but we choose what soil and if it’s near water source or in the care of a constant gardener.

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