GretnaLife’s Sunday Gatherings

The Bible Recap - Week 5

Week 5: Never Far Away
Text: Exodus 3:16
Key Words:  Immanence, Identity, Attention, Abandonment
Big Idea of the Message: It can sometimes feel like the Lord is far from us, but this text reminds us that He is always near, always paying close attention, and will always be there for us to turn to. Are we looking?

The Bible Recap - Week 4

Week 4: The Value of Repentance
Text: Genesis 32, 34, 37, 38, 43, 44, 49 
Key Words: Judah, Repentance, Redemption, Cleansed, Jesus
Big Idea of the Message: It’s no secret that the sons of Jacob made some ungodly choices. One of them, though, finds his way back through the power of repentance. We can learn a lot from his example, and gain a lot by following it.

The Bible Recap - Week 3

Week 3: A Made Bed
Text: Genesis 16:1-5
Key Words: Trust, Choices, God's Will
Big Idea of the Message: Sarai makes a mistake many of us do - trying to out think God. Why is it that we seem surprised when our plans don’t work out for the best?

The Bible Recap - Week 2

Week 2: The Tougher Question
Text: Job 22
Key Words: Karma, Contract or Covenant, Faith, Grace
Big Idea of the Message: How much control do you have over your life circumstances? Certainly following the Lord can help us avoid some potholes we might step into, but there is so much of life that we can't understand - let alone control. How do we get through?

The Bible Recap - Week 1

Week 1 - Tethered Freedom
Text: Genesis 2:15-18Keywords: Tethered Freedom, Sin, Reactance, GratitudeBig Idea of the Message: God designed us to be constantly connected to Him, yet humans are prone to pulling away. In doing so, we give up the freedom the Lord intended us to have in Him.

The Reason - Week 4 - He Came To Give

Text: John 10:7-10Key Words: Reason For The Season, Abundance, Life, Jesus Came, Good ShepherdBig Idea of the Message: Jesus Came To Give Life In Abundance. The Thief works hard to steal our joy and purpose, Jesus restores those things as God intended.

The Reason - Week 3 - He Came To Save

Text: John 14:44-50Keywords: Salvation, 2nd Death, Sin, LoveBig Idea of the Message: Jesus came to save us from our sins, remove the sting death, and restore us to life in Him right now!

The Reason - Week 2 - He Came To Tell

Text: John 18:33-40Key Words: Truth, Grace, Freedom, The Way, Light in the DarknessBig Idea of the Message: Jesus came to testify to the truth that the Lord is in charge. He is the King the world needs, and He seeks to reestablish peace in a struggle that humans started.