In this lesson, we dive into what it means to live as light in the Lord. Drawing from
Ephesians 5 and Jesus’ words in Matthew 5, we explore how our identity has
been transformed from darkness to light, and how that changes not only how we
live, but also how we impact the world around us. We’ll also reflect on how
Jesus—our true Light—empowers us to live lives that shine with goodness, truth,
and grace.
Open Door at Family Ties
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Following the Way: Icon of the Way (Chris)
We may take the cross for granted as the symbol of Christianity, but it
represents the true person of Jesus and the full essence of his redeeming
mission. In this session of "Following the Way," we will
consider the nature of the cross, the meaning of the cross, and the power of
the cross to transform lives -- including our own.
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Following the Way: The 5Ps of Following the Way (Randy)
In this lesson, we continue "Following
the Way" by
exploring five key aspects of discipleship—Path, Person, People, Program,
and Power—and how they shape our faith. We’ll reflect on how Christianity
is not so much a religion with rules to follow as it is a relationship to
enjoy.
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Following the Way: Instructions from Jesus in Matthew (Chris)
This lesson, “Christ’s Own Teachings About Following
Him,” continues our exploration of our theme this season, Following the Way.
Chris will explore seven points in the Gospel of Matthew where Jesus takes
aside his disciples and gives them direct instructions on how they are to
behave. We will explore these fundamental teachings and consider how they
apply to us as we look to Follow the Way of Christ.
Listen to Instructions from Jesus in Matthew
Handout
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Following the Way: The Way of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew (Chris)
We continue our series, “Following the Way”
with a lesson from Chris called “The Way of Jesus.” The Gospel of Matthew
connects God's plan for humanity from creation with the fulfillment of that
story in the person of Jesus of Nazareth -- the Christ / the Messiah / the
Savior of the World. This week, we will follow the path of Jesus and will
consider how his life demonstrated how we can and should "Follow the
Way."
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Following the Way: Following Jesus (Randy)
In this lesson, we explore what it
means to follow Jesus and how following
him transforms every aspect of our lives. First, Jesus calls us to deny
ourselves and take up our cross daily which challenges the cultural focus on
self-fulfillment and shows us how our true identity is found in him. Second, Jesus
teaches that following Him must take priority over everything else. Finally,
we’ll explore how experiencing Jesus’ sacrificial love on the cross transforms
our hearts, giving us the strength to follow him fully.
Sunday, January 12, 2025
Following the Way: Who is in Charge of Your Life? (Chris)
Chris kicked off the new year with a lesson called, “Following
the Way: Who is in Charge of Your Life?” When Christ recruited his
disciples, he did so with a simple command: "Follow me." After
his resurrection, the growing Jesus movement self-identified as "Followers
of the Way" -- HIS way. Our series this spring will explore what it
means to follow Jesus and to experience true life transformation. We will
start by asking a fundamental question, who is in charge of our lives?
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