Clearbranch UMC
ClearBranch is a United Methodist Church serving the Trussville/Argo area of northeast Jefferson County, Alabama.
Our Mission is
to ENGAGE people through relational ministry,
to EQUIP disciples for Christ, and
to EMPLOY their gifts through missions.
The Vision of Clearbranch UMC is Transformed Lives offering the Transforming Love of Christ
Series: Dear Future Me
Sermon Title: A Deeper Life
Key Scriptures: Ephesians 4:11-16 (NRSV)
11 The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12 to EQUIP THE SAINTS for the work of ministry, for BUILDING UP THE BODY of Christ, 13 until ALL OF US come to the unity of the faith and of the KNOWLEDGE of the Son of God, to MATURITY, to the measure of the FULL STATURE of Christ. 14 We must NO LONGER BE CHILDREN, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people’s trickery, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming. 15 But speaking the truth in love, we must GROW UP in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, 16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working properly, PROMOTES THE BODY'S GROWTH in building itself up in love.
The Key: Intent on intimate
What do you WANT?
Ephesians 4:11-13 (NRSV)
Proverbs 16:16 (NRSV)
I Peter 2:2 (NRSV)
Ephesians 4:11-13 (NRSV)
11 The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12 to EQUIP THE SAINTS for the work of ministry, for BUILDING UP THE BODY of Christ, 13 until ALL OF US come to the unity of the faith and of the KNOWLEDGE of the Son of God, to MATURITY, to the measure of the FULL STATURE of Christ.
Proverbs 16:16 (NRSV)
16 "How much BETTER TO GET WISDOM than gold, TO GET INSIGHT rather than silver."
I Peter 2:2 (NRSV)
2 Like newborn infants, LONG FOR THE PURE, SPIRITUAL MILK, so that by it YOU MAY GROW into salvation.
What will you DO?
Ephesians 4:14 (NRSV)
Hebrews 6:1 (NRSV)
2 Peter 1:5-6 (NRSV)
Ephesians 4:14 (NRSV)
14 We must NO LONGER BE CHILDREN, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people’s trickery, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming.
Hebrews 6:1 (NRSV)
1 Therefore let us GO ON TOWARD PERFECTION, leaving behind the basic teaching about Christ, and not laying again the foundation: repentance from dead works and faith toward God,
2 Peter 1:5-6 (NRSV)
5 For this very reason, you must make every effort to SUPPORT YOUR FAITH with GOODNESS, and goodness with KNOWLEDGE, 6 and knowledge with SELF-CONTROL, and self-control with ENDURANCE, and endurance with GODLINESS,
What will you ADD to others?
Ephesians 4:15-16 (NRSV)
2 Thessalonians 1:3 (NRSV)
Ephesians 4:15-16 (NRSV)
15 But speaking the truth in love, we must GROW UP in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, 16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working properly, PROMOTES THE BODY'S GROWTH in building itself up in love.
2 Thessalonians 1:3 (NRSV)
3 We must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is right, because your faith is GROWING ABUNDANTLY, and the LOVE OF EVERY ONE of you for ONE ANOTHER is INCREASING.
Challenge Questions:
How can your life look more like the life of Christ?
Will you commit to the Chronological reading plan this year?
How will you develop accountable relationships to help grow your faith?
Worship Set List;
Glorious Day - Passion;
The Greatness of Our God - Vertical Church Band;
Holy Spirit - Bryan & Katie Torwalt;
Thank You Jesus - Hillsong;
Your Mercy - Paul Baloche