Church at the Shores
John Calvin
Throughout history, God has raised up ordinary people to carry out extraordinary work for His Kingdom. They were not perfect. They wrestled with doubts, walked through suffering, and often stood alone, but they remained faithful. We will let their stories inspire our story.
Locations & Times
Church at the Shores
541 Cotton Creek Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
Friday 7:00 AM
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John Calvin
The Practice of Living From What Christ Has Done, Not What You Must Do.
(Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:17)
(Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:17)
WHAT IS THE GOSPEL?
The gospel is the good news that God, who is more holy than we can imagine, looked upon with compassion, people, who are more sinful than we would possibly admit, and sent Jesus into history to establish His Kingdom and reconcile people and the world to himself. Jesus, whose love is more extravagant than we can measure, came to sacrificially die for us so that, by His death and resurrection, we might gain through His grace what the Bible defines as new and eternal life.
The gospel is the good news that God, who is more holy than we can imagine, looked upon with compassion, people, who are more sinful than we would possibly admit, and sent Jesus into history to establish His Kingdom and reconcile people and the world to himself. Jesus, whose love is more extravagant than we can measure, came to sacrificially die for us so that, by His death and resurrection, we might gain through His grace what the Bible defines as new and eternal life.
The Practice of Trusting God’s Sovereignty in All Things
(Matthew 10:28-30, Psalm 135:6-7, Proverbs 16:9)
"There’s nothing in creation quite as powerful or brilliant as the sun. And yet it doesn’t rise and set each day by accident or instinct. God himself guides its course not just to light the world, but to remind us, again and again, of His faithful love and care." John Calvin
(Matthew 10:28-30, Psalm 135:6-7, Proverbs 16:9)
"There’s nothing in creation quite as powerful or brilliant as the sun. And yet it doesn’t rise and set each day by accident or instinct. God himself guides its course not just to light the world, but to remind us, again and again, of His faithful love and care." John Calvin
The Practice of Taking All of Jesus to All of the World
(Matthew 24:14)
We are a part of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. To learn more about our commitment to world mission, visit https://cmalliance.org/
(Matthew 24:14)
We are a part of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. To learn more about our commitment to world mission, visit https://cmalliance.org/
These questions are here to help you lead a great small group. Whether you meet at home, at work, or at church, use this simple practice:
E – Encourage
Focus on encouraging each other. Start with a win or something good.
S – Scripture
Read the passage from Sunday out loud. Let it lead the way.
P – Pray
Use the discussion questions. End by praying together.
N – Next Step
Look for one way to help each other take a next step with Jesus.
You do not need to know it all. Just show up, stay open, and trust that God will move.
E – Encourage
Focus on encouraging each other. Start with a win or something good.
S – Scripture
Read the passage from Sunday out loud. Let it lead the way.
P – Pray
Use the discussion questions. End by praying together.
N – Next Step
Look for one way to help each other take a next step with Jesus.
You do not need to know it all. Just show up, stay open, and trust that God will move.
GROUP QUESTION FOR TODAY'S MESSAGE
Read Romans 9:14-16
What stood out to you about John Calvin's life?
What does it look like to “trust in the finished work of Christ” in your everyday life?
What does it look like to “rest in God's sovereignty” in your everyday life?
What does it look like for you to “take all of Jesus to all of the world” as a follower of Jesus? In this season are you someone who is called to pray, give, send, or go?
Read Romans 9:14-16
What stood out to you about John Calvin's life?
What does it look like to “trust in the finished work of Christ” in your everyday life?
What does it look like to “rest in God's sovereignty” in your everyday life?
What does it look like for you to “take all of Jesus to all of the world” as a follower of Jesus? In this season are you someone who is called to pray, give, send, or go?