Jesus, the Great "I Am"
This Sunday I will continue in a sermon series on selected "I am" statements that Jesus made during His ministry. This week's "I am" statement is found in John 10:9, “I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved and will come in and go out and find pasture.” Use this evangelistic sermon series to invite a friend to worship who needs Christ.
For His Glory!
Pastor Joe
John 10:1-10, HCSB
1 “I assure you: Anyone who doesn’t enter the sheep pen by the door but climbs in some other way, is a thief and a robber.
2 The one who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
3 The doorkeeper opens it for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
4 When he has brought all his own outside, he goes ahead of them. The sheep follow him because they recognize his voice.
5 They will never follow a stranger; instead they will run away from him, because they don’t recognize the voice of strangers.”
6 Jesus gave them this illustration, but they did not understand what He was telling them.
The Good Shepherd
7 So Jesus said again, “I assure you: I am the door of the sheep.
8 All who came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep didn’t listen to them.
9 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved and will come in and go out and find pasture.
10 A thief comes only to steal and to kill and to destroy. I have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Monday, February 18, 2013
Hebron Happenings Sunday, February 24, 2013
This Sunday I will continue in a sermon series on selected "I am" statements that Jesus made during His ministry. This week's "I am" statement is found in John 8:12, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." Use this evangelistic sermon series to invite a friend to worship who needs Christ.
Sunday at 5:00 p.m. there will be an Ordination Council called for the purpose of ordaining Danny Mann to the Gospel Ministry. Danny is our Student Pastor. The Ordination Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Both the council and the service will be held in the Church Sanctuary. Bring your favorite finger foods and snacks for a time of fellowship following the service.
See you Sunday for life-changing worship and study of God's Word!
Pastor Joe
"Phil. 1:3"
Sunday at 5:00 p.m. there will be an Ordination Council called for the purpose of ordaining Danny Mann to the Gospel Ministry. Danny is our Student Pastor. The Ordination Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Both the council and the service will be held in the Church Sanctuary. Bring your favorite finger foods and snacks for a time of fellowship following the service.
See you Sunday for life-changing worship and study of God's Word!
Pastor Joe
"Phil. 1:3"
Monday, February 11, 2013
Hebron Happenings, Sunday, February 17, 2013
New Sermon Series, "The I Am's of Jesus"
Sunday, February 17th I will begin a new series of messages covering some of the great "I Am" statements that Jesus made in the Gospel of John. Some scholars have claimed that Jesus never intended to identify Himself as God, but it is difficult to read the Bible and not see that Jesus clearly identified Himself as divine. When Jesus said "I Am," it was not a coincidence and not without a specific purpose. Certainly, Jesus' hearers knew what He meant by using the expression first found in Exodus 3:14. In that passage God disclosed His name to Moses as "I Am," meaning "I will be what I will be," a designation of deity.
Because Jesus is Lord, only He can satisfy the hunger and thirst that we instinctively have. Only Jesus can reconcile us to the Father, feed our Spirit, quench our thirst, and bring light to our darkened existence. I hope that you will join us on Sundays for this Easter season series of messages that will help us to see Jesus for all that He is, for when we know Him as He is, we will also discover that the living Christ is truly the one who makes us complete!
The first message in the series will be based on John 6:35, "I am the bread of life, Jesus told them. No one who come to Me will ever be hungry, and not one who believes in Me will ever be thirsty again."
The Church Prioritizing Renewal
Our first CPR meeting will be held Sunday, February 17th at 5:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Here is some information about CPR.
What Is CPR?
Cardio means "of the heart" and Pulmonary means "of the lungs." Resuscitation is a medical word that means “to revive” — or “bring back to life.” The acronym, CPR is being used to express our desire as a church to prayerfully evaluate our ministry and to form strategies for renewing and achieving our mission. Thus, CPR for us means, The Church Prioritizing Renewal.
Essentially there are four steps to this renewal process:
1. Understanding. Where are we as a church in terms of how we are carrying out our mission?
2. Evaluating. What are our strengths and challenges? What needs to change in order for us to fulfill our mission?
3. Strategizing. What do we believe God wants to do this year, five years from now? What are our goals?
4. Implementing. What specific steps will we take to see church renewal?
Hoped-For Outcomes of the CPR Process?
1. Bringing the church together to talk about our mission in a constructive way.
2. Allowing us as a church to identify both our strengths and challenges.
3. Providing concrete plans for moving forward and carrying out our mission.
Who and When?
Although our Church Council members and Deacons will be a part of this team, every church member that is concerned about the health of HBC and has a heart for renewal is encouraged to participate. The first CPR strategy meeting will take place on February 17th at 5:00 p.m.
Hope House, Sunday, February 17th at 6:00 p.m.
Jimmy and Glenda Bell will be sharing with us how God is opening doors in our Parish to minister to people who have been caught up in Human Trafficking.
For His Glory!
Pastor Joe
Sunday, February 17th I will begin a new series of messages covering some of the great "I Am" statements that Jesus made in the Gospel of John. Some scholars have claimed that Jesus never intended to identify Himself as God, but it is difficult to read the Bible and not see that Jesus clearly identified Himself as divine. When Jesus said "I Am," it was not a coincidence and not without a specific purpose. Certainly, Jesus' hearers knew what He meant by using the expression first found in Exodus 3:14. In that passage God disclosed His name to Moses as "I Am," meaning "I will be what I will be," a designation of deity.
Because Jesus is Lord, only He can satisfy the hunger and thirst that we instinctively have. Only Jesus can reconcile us to the Father, feed our Spirit, quench our thirst, and bring light to our darkened existence. I hope that you will join us on Sundays for this Easter season series of messages that will help us to see Jesus for all that He is, for when we know Him as He is, we will also discover that the living Christ is truly the one who makes us complete!
The first message in the series will be based on John 6:35, "I am the bread of life, Jesus told them. No one who come to Me will ever be hungry, and not one who believes in Me will ever be thirsty again."
The Church Prioritizing Renewal
Our first CPR meeting will be held Sunday, February 17th at 5:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Here is some information about CPR.
What Is CPR?
Cardio means "of the heart" and Pulmonary means "of the lungs." Resuscitation is a medical word that means “to revive” — or “bring back to life.” The acronym, CPR is being used to express our desire as a church to prayerfully evaluate our ministry and to form strategies for renewing and achieving our mission. Thus, CPR for us means, The Church Prioritizing Renewal.
Essentially there are four steps to this renewal process:
1. Understanding. Where are we as a church in terms of how we are carrying out our mission?
2. Evaluating. What are our strengths and challenges? What needs to change in order for us to fulfill our mission?
3. Strategizing. What do we believe God wants to do this year, five years from now? What are our goals?
4. Implementing. What specific steps will we take to see church renewal?
Hoped-For Outcomes of the CPR Process?
1. Bringing the church together to talk about our mission in a constructive way.
2. Allowing us as a church to identify both our strengths and challenges.
3. Providing concrete plans for moving forward and carrying out our mission.
Who and When?
Although our Church Council members and Deacons will be a part of this team, every church member that is concerned about the health of HBC and has a heart for renewal is encouraged to participate. The first CPR strategy meeting will take place on February 17th at 5:00 p.m.
Hope House, Sunday, February 17th at 6:00 p.m.
Jimmy and Glenda Bell will be sharing with us how God is opening doors in our Parish to minister to people who have been caught up in Human Trafficking.
For His Glory!
Pastor Joe
Monday, February 4, 2013
Evangelist Kenny Evans, Sunday, February 10, 2013
Evangelist Kenny Evans will be sharing in both the 8:00 & 10:30 AM services this Sunday, February 10th. Kenny regularly performs in Pigeon Forge, TN and has a powerful ministry of proclaiming God's Word and singing His praises. Join us for this special event and bring a friend! A love offering will be received.
Other Hebron Happenings
New Mexico Mission Trip Meeting, Sunday, February 10th at 4:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Happy Bunch Lunch, Tuesday, February 5th at 11:30 a.m. Special Guest: Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Upward Basketball and Cheerleading: Due to the Mardi Gras Holidays, games will be this week, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday (Feb. 4, 5, 7).
For His Glory!
Pastor Joe
Other Hebron Happenings
New Mexico Mission Trip Meeting, Sunday, February 10th at 4:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Happy Bunch Lunch, Tuesday, February 5th at 11:30 a.m. Special Guest: Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Upward Basketball and Cheerleading: Due to the Mardi Gras Holidays, games will be this week, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday (Feb. 4, 5, 7).
For His Glory!
Pastor Joe
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