Here is a recap of our message from this weekend...

Day One Finale: Marching Orders

Pastor Jared brought us to the end of 21 days of fasting and prayer with a sermon emphasizes the importance of community and service in the Christian faith. It draws parallels between the challenges of life and the need for a strong foundation, likening it to a house that requires a solid base to withstand pressure. The message encourages believers to engage in community, serve others, and recognize their role in the larger mission of the church. It highlights that faith is not a solo journey but a collective effort, and serving is a reflection of Jesus' character. The sermon concludes with a call to action for believers to commit to a cGroup, join a church team, and consistently show up, emphasizing that these actions are vital for spiritual growth and fulfilling God's mission.

Weekly Bible Study List

1. Hebrews 10:24-25 – "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching."
2. Mark 10:45 – "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many."
3. 1 Peter 4:10 – "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms."
4. Ephesians 4:16 – "From Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work."

3 Truths about Community & Serving

1. Community Keeps Us Stabilized - Pastor Jared likens community to a solid foundation—it stabilizes our lives. He shares how God created us to live in relationship with others. Hebrews reminds us to “spur one another on toward love and good deeds” and not to neglect meeting together. Isolation shrinks our faith, but in community, we find encouragement, accountability, and growth.
2. Serving Reflects Jesus - Jesus Himself came to serve, not to be served (Mark 10:45). When we serve, we reflect His heart and activate the spiritual gifts God has placed within us. Pastor Jared challenges us to move from being consumers to contributors, using our gifts to build God’s Kingdom and bless others.
3. YOU are a BIG Part of God's Mission - Every believer has a role in God’s mission. Like pieces of a puzzle, the Church is incomplete without each person contributing. Ephesians 4:16 highlights how every part of the body grows when each person does their work. Pastor Jared encourages us to embrace our place in the Church, commit to discipleship groups, serve with excellence, and consistently show up.

From Sermon to Action

Pastor Jared concludes with a challenge for this week:

1. Join a cGroup.
2. Serve on a team, using your gifts for God’s glory.
3. Show up consistently with faithfulness and excellence.

Worship Setlist

1. Graves Into Gardens
2. Thank You Jesus for the Blood
3. King of Glory
4. Goodness of God
5. King of my Heart

Notable Sermon Quotes to Repost on Social Media

1. "God never equipped you to do life on your own. We were designed for community."
2. "Even the greatest pitcher in the world still needs someone to catch the ball."
3. "Serving is the greatest reflection of Jesus."
4. "God didn’t lead me here just to receive—He led me here to give."
5. "You can’t build a life without a solid foundation—and that foundation is community."
6. "In community, your faith grows. In isolation, it shrinks."
7. "Every day, we’re one step closer to the return of Jesus."
8. "Your gift is not meant to sit on a shelf; it’s meant to serve others."
9. "When you serve, you’re running your stretch in God’s relay race."
10. "Show up for God, and watch how He shows up for you."

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