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LifeBridge’s 10th Birthday!

LifeBridge is 10 years old this year!

Thank You, Lord!!

We will have a big celebration at worship and following on Sunday, January 22, 2023, so mark your calendars now!

Do You Want to Help?

Sign-up sheets are located in the back of the church.

EVERYONE is invited and encouraged to be part of celebrating LifeBridge.

Yesterday… Today… Tomorrow…

Volunteer Contact: Debbie Fait

Love Offering If You Can

A catered meal will be served at the celebration. If you are able to help defray costs of the celebration and meal, your support will be appreciated.

Drop in box on table in back or you can give online at lifebridgesealy.churchcenter.com/giving. (Select “Anniversary” from the list of funds.)

Donation Contact: Sue Krystynik

More information will be coming, so keep an eye out!

God of the Living

Now [God] is not God of the dead, but of the living, for all live to Him.

Luke 20:38

These last few Sundays of the church year focus us on Jesus’ second coming.

Today we see the Sadducees try to trick Jesus into their false belief that there is no resurrection.

But Jesus turns the tables on them and proves that Scriptures are clear about this – and gives some insight on heaven in the process!

Scriptures

  • Luke 20:27-40

REFORM

For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law.

Romans 3:28

The treasure of the grace of God through faith in Jesus is not something easily believed. When grasped, the magnitude seems incomprehensible. Utterly fantastical. Beyond reason or understanding!

That is why it is lifted so high, taken so deep, and clenched so tightly!

May our lives be reformed because of this ecstatic truth!

Scriptures

  • Romans 3:19-28

1 CORINTHIANS — Part 18

I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.

1 Corinthians 9:22b

Paul wraps-up his letter with final greetings, instructions and hopes for this congregation of flawed but beloved and redeemed people!

We have come a long way through this book.

May we remember, live, and share it in heart, mind, and action!

Thanks be to God!

Scriptures

  • 1 Corinthians 16

1 CORINTHIANS — Part 17

I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.

1 Corinthians 9:22b

This long chapter is considered by many the climax of the book as it deals with issues Jesus’ resurrection and our own!

Paul puts it succinctly: “if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.”

The stakes don’t get higher than that!

But take heart, Christ Jesus has been raised and we will be too!

Thanks be to God!

Scriptures

  • 1 Corinthians 15

1 CORINTHIANS — Part 16

I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.

1 Corinthians 9:22b

Today echoes some of our discussion on the Gifts of the Spirit two weeks ago, but gets more into the specifics of Speaking in Tongues and how that should (and should not) be done and why.

This also informs how we are to worship in peace.

Scriptures

  • 1 Corinthians 14

1 CORINTHIANS — Part 15

I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.

1 Corinthians 9:22b

This is one of the most used and heard chapters in Scripture; usually at weddings.

People love the description of this greatest gift of Love; and rightly so!

But many don’t see it in the context of the gift of the Holy Spirit and way to pursue our Christian lives with all (not just a bride or groom)!

Scriptures

  • 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13

1 CORINTHIANS — Part 14

I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.

1 Corinthians 9:22b

Christian bodies and denominations emphasize the Gifts of the Spirit differently.

For some, it is the defining characteristic of the Church and faith. For others, it is one of many.

Some demand that the a certain gift is necessary to prove you are a Christian. Others see the true Spiritual Gift as that of Faith and salvation.

How should we see it – and why?

Join us and find out!

Scriptures

  • 1 Corinthians 12

1 CORINTHIANS — Part 13

I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.

1 Corinthians 9:22b

The divisions in the Corinthian congregation extended to the “haves” and “have nots”.

This isn’t surprising, but it weaved itself into their fabric so much that the way the celebrated the Lord’s Supper became an object of disunity and disdain rather than unity in the Body of Christ Jesus.

How twisted!

May our celebration of His Body and Blood bring us together – always!

Scriptures

  • 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

1 CORINTHIANS — Part 12

I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.

1 Corinthians 9:22b

People try to justify their behaviors – even if they are bad ones. Christians do this, too; even using earthly ‘logic’ to do so!

But the underlying issue for all of it boils down to “do all for the glory of God!”

So ask yourself about your actions: is this for God’s glory?

Scriptures

  • 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1

1 CORINTHIANS — Part 11

I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.

1 Corinthians 9:22b

Temptations are, by nature, difficult. And through all of them we are enticed, not only to sin, but to serve some of “god” instead of Him.

Lord help us!

God does, indeed help in this. He promises to not allow us to be tempted beyond our ability to resist and will always provide a way out of the situation. We have only to look to Him and what He provides!

Thank You, Lord!

Scriptures

  • 1 Corinthians 10:1-22
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