10 Tweets

Here is the weekend sermon in 10 tweets, "Are You Crazy?" (Galatians 3:1-14)

1// What does the gospel of grace bring? God himself. And with God, his power. ‘You’re turning from God’s help to self-help.” Are you crazy!

2// Do you remember when you saw Christ on the cross, dying for YOUR sins?

3// Your efforts don’t get God’s approval. You have it. Your efforts don’t change you. They can’t.

4// Your efforts are important only insofar as they are made in cooperation with God’s resurrection power at work in you.

5// God has not promised to fix everything for you here on earth. But he has promised suffering. Why are we surprised?

6// "Doesn't God want me to be happy?" "No, not like that!" Part of our suffering in this world is unfulfilled desires.

7// The greatest miracle is the miracle of our conversion.

8// Family members get to know the Bible.

9// The law was a roadblock to the blessing of the nations. Israel jackknifed under its curse.

10// Jesus became a curse for us. I took the curve at 65mph and he crashed.

Monday Memo

Hi Five Oakers, Here are the comments and questions from the weekend Communication Cards:

// Just wanted to say how awesome it was today to hear “God’s Not Dead” the lead singer nailed it. I’m a lifelong music fanatic – and that gave me goose bumps – really amazing!  [I agree. So well done.]

// Thank you Henry for a great lesson!

// Henry – one of your best messages ever.

// A very freeing message today my small group lived this out for me this winter when I could only withdraw....

// Great acoustic and special effects behind Tim’s prayer. Very moving. Wonderful praise and music, again as usual.

// Nathan and Libby amazing job on “Oh God”. I absolutely loved it, such passion in your worship. Thank you. [So true!]

// Great message and worship! Praise God!

// Awesome, appropriate, application. Triple “A: message today. Thank you.

// Could we consider offering the “Story of God” for families – or for children – middle school? [We may be offering it every year for pre-teens starting next year, but offering it for families is a great idea. It will need to be developed.]