The Carpenter's Church
"Our Gift to God"
Message Notes
Locations & Times
The Carpenter's Church
1610 Pearman Dairy Rd, Anderson, SC 29625, USA
Sunday 10:00 AM
GRACE =
Literally: a gift
Metaphorically: the attitude or attribute of the one giving a gift
Literally: a gift
Metaphorically: the attitude or attribute of the one giving a gift
Unconditioned!
Unconditional?
Unconditional?
1) Not BY works
2) But FOR works
2) But FOR works
We do not GAIN salvation BY good works, neither do we KEEP salvation BY good works. HOWEVER, we are “created in Christ Jesus” FOR good works, meaning that GOOD WORKS is a RESULT of this new life!
God's Gift to Us: NEW LIFE!
Our Gift to God: LIVING NEW!
Our Gift to God: LIVING NEW!
We are God's masterpiece, designed for good works in Christ!
What is Holy Spirit saying to you about this message?
What are you going to do about it?
What are you going to do about it?
FAMILY/GROUP DISCUSSION:
(Get more out of this message by talking it over with your family around the lunch table, at your next small group meeting, or with a friend or two at your favorite coffee shop.)
What does it mean to be "saved by grace through faith?"
What does it mean to be God's workmanship (v10), and how does this idea shape our identity and purpose as believers? How can recognizing this truth influence our daily lives and interactions with others?
Why is the word "WE" in verse 10 important? What is one step you can take to become more connected with your local fellowship of Christ followers?
(Get more out of this message by talking it over with your family around the lunch table, at your next small group meeting, or with a friend or two at your favorite coffee shop.)
What does it mean to be "saved by grace through faith?"
What does it mean to be God's workmanship (v10), and how does this idea shape our identity and purpose as believers? How can recognizing this truth influence our daily lives and interactions with others?
Why is the word "WE" in verse 10 important? What is one step you can take to become more connected with your local fellowship of Christ followers?
THE BIBLE PROJECT: EPHESIANS
Watch our overview video on the book of Ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In Ephesians, Paul shows how the good news should create ethnically diverse communities that are unified by devotion to Jesus and to each other.
https://youtu.be/Y71r-T98E2Q?si=qQSsCqscp5tzSL02
Giving
You can give online by clicking the link below. Thank you for your generous support
https://carpenterschurch.com/give/UPCOMING EVENTS:
WEDNESDAY ENCOUNTER: We are taking a break in December, so there will be no midweek gatherings. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, January 3 for FIRST WEDNESDAY WORSHIP!
YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY: 1st & 3rd Thursday each month, 7:00-8:30 at the Barbers' home. Dinner served. Currently in the Gospel of Luke.
WOMEN'S BOOK CLUB: 2nd Thursday each month, 6:00 at Leaha Hicks' home.
MEN'S MINISTRY: First Saturday of the month
CHURCH BRUNCH: Sunday, December 31, 10:00am. Bring enough food for your family plus one!
DISCOVER CARPENTER'S: Sunday, January 7 after our morning worship encounter
21 DAYS OF FASTING & PRAYER: January 8-28, 2024
WEDNESDAY ENCOUNTER: We are taking a break in December, so there will be no midweek gatherings. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, January 3 for FIRST WEDNESDAY WORSHIP!
YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY: 1st & 3rd Thursday each month, 7:00-8:30 at the Barbers' home. Dinner served. Currently in the Gospel of Luke.
WOMEN'S BOOK CLUB: 2nd Thursday each month, 6:00 at Leaha Hicks' home.
MEN'S MINISTRY: First Saturday of the month
CHURCH BRUNCH: Sunday, December 31, 10:00am. Bring enough food for your family plus one!
DISCOVER CARPENTER'S: Sunday, January 7 after our morning worship encounter
21 DAYS OF FASTING & PRAYER: January 8-28, 2024
Thanks for hanging out with us today!
We're glad you made Carpenter's a part of your weekend. You can discover more about us, check out our website.
http://carpenterschurch.com/