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Fear is THE word that many associate with the book of Revelation. Imagery of war, death, destruction and darkness - eek! But to its original recipients, the seven churches, it was a message of comfort and encouragement to these early Jesus communities who were hurting.

When her husband died, Ruth experienced loss of a husband, loss of security and loss of the possibility to have a child. Seemingly, life is over. But Ruth, with the help of her mother-in-law Naomi, places her story in the hands of God. He shapes her into a woman of integrity, she becomes a woman integral to the lineage of David. What happens when we experience road blocks in our lives? Are road blocks cues that we need to stop so that God can do some work in our lives?

Naaman, was an army commander. He was on top of the world. He was a trusted official. He had clout. But… he had leprosy. He was given some instructions to receive healing, but it included dipping in a dirty river. When he obeyed, he was cleansed and healed. While we are under construction, we are likely to go through rough patches. What is God doing when we are experiencing tough times?

Video courtesy The Christian Broadcasting Network

Saul was one of the most feared men in the first century. He had power, a reputation and a solid commitment to destroy the new and growing movement of Jesus followers. One day, on a road to the city of Damascus, he was given a detour that jumpstarted a construction project that lasted the rest of his life. While we are under construction, we will experience detours that will afford God the opportunity to improve our lives.

Video courtesy NBC News.

All over this world, men and women are searching for a life that encompasses the hope of a “better than right now” reality. Unfortunately, many try to find this reality in material things or in other people. Our hope is one that is certain and it is demonstrated in the way we live on this side of heaven.

Satan doesn't like unity. He doesn't like when we come together. It's one of the reasons he uses the device of disagreement. Satan says, "You don't agree with that person. You can't work together. You need to expose him/her. You need to make your disagreement a test of your fellowship. You are better that that person, and until that person gets on your level, you cannot walk together."

That is a lie.

From the beginning, God has shaped and prepared his people to serve. To embody the life and spirit of Jesus is to embody the heart of a servant. Our firm commitment to serve community and meet the needs of its inhabitants is a direct response to Jesus’ call to serve just like He did.

“Love God and love others” is not some platitude to be followed loosely. It is the command in which the church has been called to flourish. In order for the world to know us by our love, they need to see our radical love on display toward God and toward one another.

NT Wright wrote, “We read scripture in order to be refreshed in our memory and understanding of the story within which we ourselves are actors, to be reminded where it has come from and where it is going to, and hence what our own part within it ought to be.” Relegating scripture to just a manual or rule book diminishes the power and beauty of scripture, and obstructs us from seeing the fuller story of God and the role we play in His story.

Any statement of beliefs embodied by the church starts with belief in God. This foundational truth is the impetus behind the existence of our church. Our belief in God informs us, inspires us and instructs us. Our belief in God, makes us, motivates us and moves us. The history of God’s church has always included professions and confessions of a robust belief in the Triune God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit). Our belief in God determines our attitudes and our actions.

It is the belief of the leadership team at the Reynoldsburg Church that participating in a small group with other Christians will help in one’s development as a disciple of Jesus Christ. As we grow as disciples, we will also be better prepared to participate as partners with God in his mission to transform the Reynoldsburg community (and surrounding areas). This was the narrative of the early church, which grew exponentially in the first century without any of the technological advances and conveniences we enjoy today.

In small groups, we are presenting with a glowing opportunity to connect more deeply with our brothers and/or sisters through confession, sharing and serving together. Meeting together affords us spaces to grow in our relationship with God and one another.

There is an overwhelming epidemic of loneliness plaguing men, women and children all over the world. Even in the church, we are finding that many in the body of Christ simply do not feel like they are a part of the body. In this sermon, we will explore how small groups provide an opportunity for deeper connecting to God and one another in the body.

The story of the Exodus highlights to tension in our human condition. Even after the Lord displayed his miraculous might, the people were prone to want to return to oppression. Today, we display the same lack of faith and trust.

Don't be afraid to venture into the unknown waters of your life; God is leading you.

What's your baptism story? Do you remember how it felt? Do you remember feeling freed from sin? Do you remember feeling freed from burdens? Do you remember feeling alive? Do you remember feeling like you were going to change the world? Do you remember feeling so close to God?

Let's look at the reason our baptisms are so significant.

How do we live in the tension between where we are, and where we see ourselves being?

Values or Vision Goals:

• We Love God and We Love Each Other
• We Love people and desperately want to see people fall in love with Jesus and decide to follow him and become disciples
• We desire to be a church where young people can connect, find meaning and purpose in the kingdom of God.
• We want to be a blessing to our community by demonstration the love of God through meaningful service and ministry

The multiplying power of the gospel is usually not just in words. It’s in action motivated by love - sacrificial love. It’s in inviting someone into your life, day by day, year over year.

How far would you go to save one soul? What lengths would you go to reach the lost? Our mission is to communicate the good news of Christ to a lost world. We need to translate that message into the language, culture, and setting of the people around us – just as Paul did.