Many people today hunger for spiritual encounter, but also want to be part of something that is bigger than themselves. The book of Genesis tells the harrowing story of God encountering one man – Abraham – and through his family changing the entire world. He was an unlikely candidate. In fact, he came from the wrong family, the wrong culture, and the wrong religion…which is why this is primarily a story about God’s sovereign grace – relentless, historical, costly, and unstoppable grace. Join us over the next few months on Sundays as we see that the same God who encountered Abraham is reaching out to us as well. Our services are at 9am and 10:45am. If you’re not able to come on Sundays, you can listen to sermons online.
You may consider taking a look at these books, which are suggested additional reading for the series:
The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life by Os Guinness
This book answers questions about life’s purpose and God’s call on our lives. Guinness writes about how all of life is transformed when we respond to God’s call for us – we fulfill His purposes for us. When we answer His call we multiply opportunities, add value to the world, and bring glory to God.
Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God’s Will by Kevin DeYoung
DeYoung encourages readers to seek first the kingdom of God instead of getting overly concerned with what God’s special will is for us individually. This book contrasts our often unbiblical ways of trying to determine God’s will with a biblical alternative.
Bible and Mission: Christian Witness in a Postmodern World by Richard Bauckham
In this short book, Bauckham presents a biblical perspective on mission in a globalized, postmodern world. The writer understands our contemporary state and applies God’s universal blessing which comes through Israel to our current challenges with mission.
The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible’s Grand Narrative by Christopher Wright
Wright unfolds in this volume the missional basis for the Bible. The entire narrative of Scripture expresses and declares God’s mission, which is holistic. This book describes the missional significance of the Messiah who would bring about all God intended for the world.
