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Welcome!
Thank you so much for joining us at Access Church! We’re honored you’re here and hope this is the highlight of your week.
We get it.
Trying a new church can feel like an awkward first date.
We want you to feel right at home, to get all of your questions answered, and to get connected.
JUST GIVE US 6 WEEKS.
We know that if you’ll commit to sticking around, you’ll find a place to grow, something that matters to do, and a place to belong.
— Pastor Jason & Lis Burns
What to Expect
1. Our band will lead some songs.
Let’s sing loud. We’re here to celebrate!
2. Someone will pray and say hello.
Grab a seat and fill out your connection card.
3. We’ll share some announcements and ways you can give.
You can learn more about everything we share on this page!
4. One of our pastors will share a message.
They’ll share how you can take your next steps with Jesus.
5. After about an hour, the service will be over.
If you have any questions about anything that happened today, swing by Guest Services in the lobby.
We Are Access
Pastor Derek Shackelford
- “Now that you know you’re free…Here’s what free people actually look like.”
- The Gospel made you free to finally become who God created you to be.
Galatians 6:1-5 // Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. 2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 3 If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves. 4 Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, 5 for each one should carry their own load. 6 Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor.
Observation: Free People Carry Each Others Burdens
- Free people don’t kick people while they’re down. Free people help people get back up.
- Healing begins when isolation ends.
Galatians 6:7-10 // Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. 9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
Observation: Free People Plant Different Seeds
- Your next harvest starts with today’s seed.
- God is working…Even when you can’t see Him working.
Galatians 6:11-17 // See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand! 12 Those who want to impress people by means of the flesh are trying to compel you to be circumcised. The only reason they do this is to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ. 13 Not even those who are circumcised keep the law, yet they want you to be circumcised that they may boast about your circumcision in the flesh. 14 May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15 Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is the new creation. 16 Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule—to the Israel of God. 17 From now on, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.
- Observation: Free People Boast In The Cross
- The Gospel doesn’t simply forgive our sins…It gives us a brand-new identity.
- Freedom isn’t something you earn. It’s something you receive.
- And once you’ve received it…Live like a free person.
