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

May We Honor: Mother's Day Recap

Today’s sermon, “There's Something About Mary,” highlights the unique role of Mary, the mother of Jesus, in biblical narrative and her example of faith and obedience. Pastor Jared discusses how Mary’s unpreparedness, fear, and favor mirror our own spiritual journeys, reminding us that God requires our faith, not our perfection. This message serves to honor all forms of motherhood and encourages us to embrace our roles with faith, regardless of our preparation or fears.

The sermon sheds light on three important attributes of Mary—her unpreparedness, fear, and God's favor, all of which are seemingly shared by all of us in different ways. Mary was initially unprepared and fearful for the assignment God had chosen for her, just as we often feel when faced with unfamiliar challenges. However, she embraced God's plan, underlining the importance of trusting God's power above our fears and limitations

Weekly Bible Study List

1. Luke 1:26-38 - The Annunciation to Mary, detailing her divine selection to be the mother of Jesus.
2. James 1:5-6 - Requesting wisdom from God requires a belief that He not only hears us, but also that He will respond.
3. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 - In our weakness, we discover the power of Christ's grace most abundantly.

3 Things We Share in Common with Mary

1. Mary Was Unprepared: Just as no one was prepared for events like COVID-19, Mary was unprepared for the news of her pregnancy, highlighting that sometimes life's greatest callings come unexpectedly and leaves us unprepared making us fully dependent on God.
2. Mary Was Afraid: Mary’s initial fear upon the angel Gabriel's announcement shows us her humanity and relatability, reminding us that fear is a natural response to God's calling.
3. Mary Was Favored: Despite her fears and unpreparedness, Mary was favored by God not because of her qualifications but because of her willingness to say "yes" to God’s plan, an act of pure faith and obedience.

From Sermon to Action

Pastor Jared concludes by with a powerful reminder of God’s grace and favor, which are available to all who are willing to trust and obey His call, irrespective of their fears or feelings of unpreparedness.

Worship Setlist

1. Glorious Day
2. Just the Mention of His Name
3. The Blessing

Notable Sermon Quotes to Repost on Social Media

1. "Stop being afraid of what you can't do and start believing in what God can do."
2. "What God's calling you to next is so much more significant than what you failed at yesterday."
3. "God doesn't need your preparation. He just needs your yes."
4. "All God is looking for is someone who will say Yes to what his plan looks like. No matter what."
5. "To receive favor, we must pay attention to what God is doing in and around us and surrender to his will for our lives."
6. "The grace of God gives you permission to move forward."
7. "You can believe and still fall. Ask the devil."
8. "Just because it's a struggle doesn't mean it lacks favor."
9. "Sometimes I need to stop asking God and I need to start trusting God."

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