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"Preach the Gospel." To every creature under heaven. "Make disciples. Of all nations." "This is my body. This is my blood." Fifth Sundays at Grace United is when we partake of the Lord's Table, also called "Communion." Come with Grace United as we explore again, for the first time, why the Lord left us here instead of taking us home to heaven after He salvaged those who responded to the Gospel: That our God reigns. That salvation is found only in Christ.

There is a joy in giving that has nothing to do with monetary increase. It is wholly wrapped in the concept presented in Peter's epistle that giving opens us up to a greater knowledge of God which is a benefit that surpasses any worldly gain. Real-life situations show how this is true.

Intro – Read Luke 2:34-35 – In Luke’s presentation of the life of Christ, everything has been rosy up to this point. But danger lurks in the second half of Simeon’s prophecy. Luke 2:34, “And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother.” Stop there. See anything strange? Simeon has just expounded…

Reading: Luke 24:13-35 33 They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together 34 and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” 35 Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them…

Reading: John 17:1-19 Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. John 17:3 (NIV) I. God Reveals Himself to us A. God Created us to know Him 1. God walked in the Garden with Adam & Eve. a. This is the perfect example of the relationship God…

15 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. Ephesians 1:15-16 (NIV) Paul's Prayer: Intro. What would you suppose the Apostle Paul would pray for, when praying for…

Reading: Philippians 3:1-11 What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ. Philippians 3:8 (NIV) Intro: Unfair definition of a Calvinist: one who’s…

Reading: John 10:1-21 When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. John 10:4 (NIV) I. The Shepherd calls His sheep by Name A. He Knows His sheep 1. There are a lot of sheep. a. Herdsmen usually name a few of their herd (the best…