From the series: “Life-Changing Encounters with the Savior” John 3:1-8 1. Being religious is not the way to be part of the kingdom of God; you must be born again (John 3:1-3). 2. The work of the Holy Spirit results in a person being born again; it cannot be accomplished by human effort (John 3:4-8).

Missionary Margaret Stringer shares her testimony.

From the series: “Life-Changing Encounters with the Savior” Luke 5:1-11 1. The importance of obeying the Lord (Luke 5:1-8). 2. Jesus calls ordinary people to follow Him and serve Him (Luke 5:9-10). 3. Be willing to immediately leave whatever you have to in order to do what Jesus wants you to do (Luke 5:9-11).

From the series: “Life-Changing Encounters with the Savior” Luke 7:36-50 1. Jesus receives people who have committed many sins (Luke 7:36-39). 2. People who have been forgiven by Jesus of many sins should love Jesus much (Luke 7:40-48). 3. Faith in Jesus brings salvation, including complete forgiveness of all sins (Luke 7:49-50).

From the series: “Life-Changing Encounters with the Savior” Luke 8:43-48 1. Jesus can help you when no one else can (Luke 8:43-44). 2. Tell others what Jesus has done for you, even though you might be hesitant or fearful (Luke 8:45-47). 3. The importance of faith in the Lord (Luke 8:48)

From the series: “Life-Changing Encounters with the Savior” Luke 8:41-42, 49-56 1. When you face a desperate situation, go to Jesus for help (Luke 8:41-42). 2. The importance of faith in the Lord (Luke 8:49-50) 3. Jesus offers hope when it seems there is no hope; He can do what is humanly impossible (Luke 8:51-56).

Psalm 139:13-16 1. God skillfully forms the unborn baby inside the mother (Psalm 139:13, 15). 2. Each human being is wonderful and marvelous in God’s sight (Psalm 139:14). 3. God knows all the details of our lives before we are born (Psalm 139:16).

Mark 4 Visiting speaker Dan Mouw

Hebrews 8:6-13 1. The new covenant is better than the old covenant (Hebrews 8:6, 13). 2. People’s sinfulness is why God promised a new covenant (Hebrews 8:7-9). 3. Superior features of the new covenant include: 1) God’s laws written on people’s hearts (Hebrews 8:10) 2) A personal relationship between God and people (Hebrews 8:10) 3)…

Luke 2:22-35 1. The importance of obeying the Lord. (Luke 2:22-24) 1) Obedience involves going WHERE the Lord wants you to go. 2) Obedience involves doing something WHEN the Lord wants you to do it. 3) Obedience involves doing WHAT the Lord wants you to do. –2 Peter 1:21 the Bible is the written word…