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Church On Mission
Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 8, 2025 (message contributor)
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1. Church On Mission - Going!
Contributed on Jul 8, 2025
Do you believe God called you just to study? To live in Vienna, to get a job, find a spouse, to have a family, to settle down, to live the good life or is there an even greater calling on your life?
I have recently been reading a book called, The Sound of Life's Unspeakable Beauty written by a master violin maker - “a luthier.” The author described all that is involved in making a beautiful instrument visually and acoustically. He drew an analogy of the crafting of a violin to the Lord ...read more
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2. The Power Of An Invitation!
Contributed on Jul 8, 2025
As a church on mission this summer we want to be going, growing, loving, and inviting. When I say, inviting, I’m talking about a church that welcomes others, just like Jesus had welcomed us into His family for the glory of God (Rom 15:7).
Think about the power of an invitation. While I was growing up my parents would, many times, invite some of the neighborhood kids over for lunch or dinner or to celebrate the holidays with us. My parents always made room at the table. I had no idea at the time but years later they told me that ...read more
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3. Resting In God
Contributed on Jul 8, 2025
What does it mean to really rest and why does this seem so challengin Jesus is saying I am the Lord of the Sabbath. I am that source of nourishment and rest - the source of that deep rest of the soul.
We have been speaking about being a church on mission and what that means. The church was not created to be inward-focused or static. God did not create the church to be a place for people to attend, to hear His Word and then go back home or to work and leave the gifts and talents He has given us ...read more