Highland—Meute “A Christ-Rich Diet” Ephesians 5: 15-20; Psalm 111; John 6.51-58  Pearl: Consuming more and more of Christ and his Way Function: To move worshippers to hunger for the KOG and to be motivated by it more than anything else. Dieting is not only a big business but a major concern for many. All kinds of diets are being invented and tried. Some are motivated to diet by a desire to look a certain way. In many other instances you are motivated by health concerns and … [Read more...]

Highland--Meute “Wonderful Bread” Psalm 130; John 6:35, 41-51 Pearl: Eternal satisfaction and nourishment here and now through Jesus Christ. Function: To bring to life the One who is the “bread of life” and who is so much more as the essence of being for all, eternally. Last week we thought about Jesus’ proclamation that he was the bread of life and that whoever ate of him would live forever. Our Lord was talking about “taking in,” “consuming” all that Christ intends for you. … [Read more...]

07/15/18—Highland—Meute “The Calculus of Christ’s Mission” Psalm 24; Mark 6: 14-29 Pearl: The courage continues Function: To encourage risk-taking for the sake of the gospel of Jesus which may led to adversity, even the loss of life.   John the Baptizer was the forerunner of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Biblical prophecy foretold that an “Elijah-figure” would pave the way for the Messiah. It is believed that John the Baptizer was that very figure who paved the way … [Read more...]