The Resurrected Lord Gives us Hope 1. A hope that was once misguided 2. A hope that has now been restored 13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles[a] from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these […]
In the name of the Risen Lord Jesus, whose blood set us free to be the people of God. Can you imagine what a locked room full of disciples would have sounded like over the course of days since Jesus had been killed? What could be heard in a room with a dozen or more […]
Life Guide Have you ever wondered why we call this place Mount Olive? If I had to take a guess on why a church like Riverview in Appleton is called Riverview, well I’d have to guess it’s because they’re in a neighborhood with a view of the river. But our little Mount Olive neighborhood isn’t […]
Life Guide REVELATION 21:21-27 21 The twelve gates were twelve pearls, each gate made of a single pearl. The great street of the city was of gold, as pure as transparent glass. 22 I did not see a temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. 23 The […]
Life Guide Life Guide – Leader’s Notes In the Old Testament, when God set aside the priesthood to serve him and the people in the Tabernacle, he gave specific instructions about the garments that the priests were to where, especially the High Priest. The skilled workers from among the people were to make sacred garments […]
Listen to the Voice of the Good Shepherd 1. Because of who the Shepherd is 2. Because of what the Shepherd gives 22 Then came the Festival of Dedication[a] at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was in the temple courts walking in Solomon’s Colonnade. 24 The Jews who were there gathered around him, saying, “How long will you keep […]
Life Guide Life Guide – Leader’s Notes “I wish I knew then what I know now.” Maybe this is something the teenager says to himself after the consequences of his immature decision catch up to him. Maybe this is something you say when you look back on a financial decision that cost you. Maybe […]
John 20:19-31 19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were […]
Life Guide Life Guide – Leader’s Notes Don’t lose that last stanza: Should all the hosts of death And pow’rs of hell unknow Put their most dreadful forms Of rage and mischief on, I shall be safe, for Christ displays Superior pow’r and guardian grace. (Christian Worship 359, st. 4) ENCOURAGEMENT GIVES STRENGTH A […]
Life Guide Life Guide – Leader’s Notes Resurrection Hope Lives through Love I. God’s unconditional love for us II. Our unconditional love for others 9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s […]