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Chestnut Ridge Church

Relevant—Part 3

Rel•e•vant (adjective) -having a bearing on or connection with the matter at hand -meaningful or purposeful in current society or culture Is the church still relevant today? That’s a fair question. Here’s another: in the face of rapid societal change and unprecedented challenge, does the church have anything to say or contribute to the world that is meaningful and helpful? A lot of people would say “no”—church is old-fashioned and irrelevant to real life. What do you think? Tune in to the series, Relevant, as we see how the message, methods, and ministry of The Ridge is more relevant today than ever before.

Locations & Times

Chestnut Ridge Church [CRC] (ONLINE ONLY)

2223 Cheat Rd, Morgantown, WV 26508, USA

Thursday 9:00 AM

Thursday 11:00 AM

Hello from The Ridge!

Thank you for gathering with us today! You can find out more about The Ridge on our website, and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

http://www.chestnutridgechurch.com/

In-Person & Online Services // 9am + 11am

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Today's Music
Welcome the Healer, Yes I Will, Hymn of Heaven, It is Finished

Relevant—Part 3
[Tim Haring]

Problem | The church is not known for its love toward those outside the church
Solution | God invites us 'inside' so we can love those 'outside'

Ephesians 2:8-9

1st week Takeaway | We have a message that can change the world one life at a time

2nd week Takeaway | Be the church you want the church to be

Today's Takeaway | God invites us inside so we can love those outside

"Public hospitals, per se, did not exist until the Christian period.”
–Virginia Smith

"A yes answer would antagonize the people and discredit Him as God’s Spokesman. No messianic claimant could sanction willing submission to pagan rulers. A no answer would invite retaliation from Rome."
– J.D. Grassmick

Mark 12:28

Mark 12:29-31

Mark 12:32-34

"Some thought that the law about the fringes on the garments was the greatest; some that the omission of washings was as bad as homicide; some that the third commandment was the greatest. It was in view of this kind of distinction that the scribe asked the question; not as desiring a declaration as to which commandment was greatest, but as wanting to know the principle upon which a commandment was to be regarded as a great commandment.
– M.R. Vincent

Micah 6:6-7

Micah 6:8

That relationship, which is good (beneficial), involves three things: that individuals (a) act justly (be fair in their dealings with others), (b) love mercy (ḥeseḏ, “loyal love”; i.e., carry through on their commitments to meet others needs), and (c) walk humbly with … God (fellowship with Him in modesty, without arrogance).
– J.A. Martin

Mark 12:34

The vision of Chestnut Ridge Church // is to be an inviting church that leads people into a growing relationship with God and others.

1 John 4:20-21

Today's Takeaway | God invites us inside so we can love those outside

As a church family, we are making a Relevant impact by—
• feeding the hungry
• providing clothing
• fostering children
• supporting local non-profit partners
• serving local schools
• providing helpful resources
• saving lives
• spreading the gospel

John Wesley's Rule of Life —

Do all the good you can,
By all the means you can,
In all the ways you can,
In all the places you can,
At all the times you can,
To all the people you can,
As long as ever you can.

Discussion Questions

Ready to take a next step in your personal or group study time? Follow the link below for printable discussion questions about today's message. You'll also find links to this Sunday's audio, video and weekend program.

http://www.chestnutridgechurch.com/RelevantPart3

The Ridge Weekly Podcast

Listen to The Ridge Weekly podcast for more content throughout your week!

http://www.chestnutridgechurch.com/podcast

Weekly Devotional

Get More From the Message | Each week, a new devotional will be available on Tuesday and Thursday. These devotionals are based on the previous Sunday's message, and aim to take the message further and help you dive deeper into the topic. You can find the devotionals at the link, or sign up to receive weekly emails.

https://www.chestnutridgechurch.com/devotional

Miss a service?

You can watch or listen to past messages online!

http://www.chestnutridgechurch.com/messages