Knowing Jesus
Pastor Lis Burns
- What does it mean to follow Jesus?
- To know Him is to LOVE HIM
Ephesians 3:17-19 NIV // so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
- To Know Him is to LOVE LIKE HIM
Matthew 5:43, 44 NIV // You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you
- To Know Him is to KNOW HIS POWER
Philippians 3:10 NIV // I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death
Romans 8:11a NLT // The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you.
- To Know Him is to KNOW HIS SUFFERING
- Discomfort is uncomfortable
Instead of leaning into suffering we:
- Distract
- Number
- Rebuke the devil
- We can’t fully KNOW God if we don’t KNOW suffering
- Stop asking WHY and start asking WHAT
Matthew 26:39 NIV // Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.”
Next Steps Class
Sunday, June 5 & 12 at 10:30 AM
Next Steps Class will help you get connected at Access, discover your redemptive purpose, and live the life God created for you. During this two-session class, you will:
- Learn the heart, vision, and values of Access Church
- Discover the strengths of your purposeful design
- Use your God-given gifts to make a difference
Sessions one and two can be taken in any order.
kidsPACK Summer Collection
June
We’re partnering with our friends at kidsPACK to collect food items for hungry children in our area! Access is now an official drop off donation site, so bring your items any time. To find a list of acceptable donation items, visit our information page linked below.
Summer Blast 2022
June 8 – 10, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
For three nights, our dynamic kids services will help your child discover God’s Word and their place in His story in an exciting and unforgettable way!
This year’s theme is Nights at the Museum! Through worship, skits, games, and small groups, Bible stories will come to LIFE and kids will learn that they can make history with Jesus!
Summer Blast is for children entering kindergarten – 5th grade
