PDF Notes and Discussion Questions, "The Kind of Worship That Makes Jesus Weep" by Greg SiddersSunday, March 29, 2015
The Kind of Worship That Makes Jesus Weep
Do you love God unconditionally?
That's not a misprint. I'm not asking whether God puts conditions on His love for you. I'm asking whether your love for Him is buckled to the roller coaster of your circumstances.
If you will admit that your devotion to Jesus tends to climb and dive based on the ups and downs of life, I hope to see you at White Pine this Sunday. We are going to take a closer look at that scene that plays in our mind every Palm Sunday. The triumphal entry of Jesus is about more than palm branches. It's really about a Savior whose love for us is far more dependable than our love for Him. When you see that love, in His eyes, on that donkey, it might just free you from earthbound worship once and for all.
Sunday, March 22, 2015
A Little Knowledge
When it comes to
spiritual truth, a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
All around us are
people who know just enough about Jesus to think they are on their way to heaven
but not enough to actually do what it takes to get there. And guess who God has
chosen to circle wrong answers and fill in the
blanks?
Yep, you. And me. What frightening privilege!
This Sunday at White Pine, we are going to see what can happen
when we muster the courage to correct others' misconceptions about the way of
salvation. If you are a little short on bravery, don't miss it!
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Night Vision
It's a phrase that sounds melodramatic until you experience
it.
The dark night of the soul.
There are many descending paths into that black hole, but when
you find yourself there, it seems as if there is no way out-and no way for God
to get in.
But the truth
is, He is already there. And He wants to whisper something to you that will help you see daylight again.
What is it?
Find out this Sunday at White Pine.
Sunday, March 8, 2015
When You Are Getting Thrashed
I predict that when you wake up on Sunday morning, you will be
tempted not to go to church.
I'm not a prophet, just a student of history. Sunday is the beginning
of Daylight Savings Time. In all my years, I have never seen church attendance
go up on the first day of DST. It's the one Sunday when we are most likely to
play hooky. Heck, I might stay in bed myself if I weren't the pastor.
But I want to urge you to drag yourself to church, and not just so that we can have a full house. No, it's because I really believe God wants to encourage you--especially if you have been going through a tough time lately. The passage that we will be studying this Sunday will help you to make sense of those seemingly senseless struggles that you have been having. I want that for you, so I'm pleading with you: Come.. The coffee will be strong, and the message will give you eyes to see the story God is writing in your life.
Sunday, March 1, 2015
To Fight or Not to Fight
I know Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers," but is it
ever OK to be a fighter?
Yes. In fact, sometimes it's required.
This Sunday at White Pine, we are going to learn from Acts 15:1
- 16:5 two important lessons about conflict: 1) how to reduce it, and 2) when to
create it. Discern the difference, and you'll be that much more like
Jesus.
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