Church at The Mill

Being Present: Being Present With Him - 1 Peter 21-3

The presence of God in our lives requires our presence with Him.

What does growth involve?

1. Discard the wicked v.1

2. Desire the Word v.2

3. Delight in the Lord v.33

Growth has to be fueled by the reality that He is better

Discard. Drink. Delight.

 

With Us: A Faithful Witness - John 1:19-34

The presence of God moves you to be a witness for God.

A Faithful Witness…

1.  Points Away From Self

2. Prepares the Way for Others to Receive Christ

3. Proclaims the Greatness of the Savior

How Can You Be A Witness In 2025

1. Pray for the lost
2. Put a reminder on your phone
3. Plan for gospel opportunities

With Us: Unwrapping Grace - John 1:16-17

Are you a good gift receiver?

From His fullness we receive: 

1. A Saving Grace

2. A Sufficient Grace

3. A Superior Grace

How have you received His grace?

With Us: God With Us - John 1:14-15

What did He come to be?

1. He came to be US

His humanity means He is…

• Fallen humanity’s representative
• Fallen humanity’s substitute
• Redeemed humanity’s example

2. He came to be NEAR

3. He came to be SEEN

     - He came to be SEEN

The ABC’s of the Word who became flesh

He came to be seen.  Do you see Him?

 

With Us: The Story of His Life - John 1:6-13

What is the story of Jesus in your life?

Jesus coming to be WITH US is a story of…

1. Forthright Revelation v.6-8

2. Failed Recognition v.9-10

3.  Fatal Rejection v.11

4.  Faithful Reception v.12-13

Many of you say you recognize Him.

Almost all of you would never attempt to reject Him.

Most of you have claimed to have received Him.

But what does the story of your life say?

With Us: Who is With Us - John 1:1-5

This Christmas come with me on a journey to be with Him for He has promised to be with us!

As John recounts the coming of Christ, He tells of…

1. His Identity v.1-2

               -His Eternity

               -His Unity

               -His Deity

2. His Activity v.3

3. His Reality v.4-5

For the people of God

Christmas is about Christ with us!

Dwell upon and live in

 His Identity…
His Activity…

and His Reality.

 

Exit: Remember When You Leave - Exodus 34

When you think of Exodus be…

1. Reminded of God’s Character v.1-9

             Remember… Who He Is (v.6)

                                         What He Does (v.7)

2. Reminded of God’s Covenant
v.10-28

3. Reminded of God’s Christ v.29-35

Remember when you leave…
-no veil between you and Him.
-no veil between His glory in your life and those around you.

 

Exit: What We Should Want - Exodus 33

When you’ve experienced rebellion and sin in your life, what should you want?

We should want to be...

1. Discouraged by His Distance v.1-11

2. Fond of His Favor v.12-17

     Moses says… I need your favor to Go (v.12 & 15)

                                 I need your favor to Know (v.13)

                                I need your favor to Show (v.16)

3. A Glimpse of His Glory v.18-23

 

Open Homes - Pure Religion Sunday

Jason Johnson, Church Engagement and Mobilization

Christian Alliance for Orphans

Everyone can do Something

What's my Something?

Open Hearts - Compassion Sunday

Dr. Wess Stafford, Former president and CEO of Compassion International and an advocate for children shares his testimony and why he is an advocate for children in poverty.  

As the son of missionaries to the Ivory Coast, Wess grew up as one of the village children cared for by a wise and loving African “extended family.” But his young heart was often broken as he watched his African friends die from the cruel ravages of poverty. Wess felt privileged to continue his parents’ commitment to the poor through the ministry of Compassion International.

Wess joined the staff of Compassion International in 1977 and worked with the ministry, both overseas and at headquarters. He served as President for 20 years.

Wess is a veteran, having served four years in the U.S. Army as a linguist in military intelligence.

He is also an avid outdoorsman and committed family man, living on a small ranch near Colorado Springs, Colorado, with his wife Donna who was a Compassion sponsor even before she met Wess. They have two daughters, Jenny and Katie — the two children in the world for whom Wess is the greatest advocate of all.