GretnaLife Sunday Gatherings

Speaker - Nita Wilkinson Text - Ephesians 1:1-13, 4:1-6, 17-24, 6:10-20, Micah 6:8, Philippians 3:1-11 Keywords - unity, witness, Gospel, response Big Idea of the Message - This week we take a pause in our current series, as Gretna member, author, podcaster, and speaker Nita Wilkinson calls us to a Christ-centered response to tragedy in our world. Find More of Nita’s work at www.nitawilkinson.com

Week 37 - More Than You Think Text - Joel 2:12-13, 28-32 Keywords - repentance, cleansing, understanding, salvation, sanctification Big Idea of the Message - Repentance is something Christians avoid talking about, and even doing, but it stands at the core of a restored relationship with God.

Week 36 - Seriously, It’s Good News Text - Ezekiel 34-36 Keywords - Gospel, Ezekiel, Restoration, Peoplehood Big Idea of the Message - The Lord is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. From the time of the fall, He has called an undeserving people back to Himself - and has cleared the path for their return.

Week 35 - No Remnant? Text - Jeremiah 44:7-10 Keywords - legacy, remnant, decisions, impact Big Idea of the Message - The question isn’t whether the Lord is calling, it’s whether or not His people are listening. As today’s text shows clearly, there is a generational cost to ignoring Him.

Week 34 - Stubborn Clay Text - Jeremiah 18:1-12 Keywords - potter, clay, malleable, stubbornness, God’s image Big Idea of the Message - In the hands of a skilled artisan, incredible things can be made out of common items like clay. In the hands of the Lord, incredible things can be done with us too. Unlike clay, though, we have a mind of our own - and that can be a problem.

Week 33 - Dirty Shorts Text - Jeremiah 13:1-11 Big Idea of the Message - Jeremiah’s ministry & message was marked by symbolic actions - often lived out by Jeremiah himself at the command of the Lord. Guest speaker Drew Meziere brings the meaning of one of those to life, and challenges us to check our own shorts.

Guest Speaker: Greg Culp, Gretna member.

Gretna Moderator Bill Watkins brings a message of love and hope for those who know God. It is sure to inspire!

Week 30 - Love Expects Text - (NLT) - Micah 6:6-8, Deuteronomy 10:12-13, Isaiah 1:17, Luke 10:25-37 Keywords - righteousness, humility, mercy, love, journey, expectations Big Idea of the Message - We are made to be in relationship with God. He gives us so much we do not deserve, but does He ask us for anything in return? It might be an unpopular perspective, but yes - He does.

Week 29 - Cleansed & Sent Texts - Isaiah 6:6-8; Ephesians 2:8-10; 2 Timothy 1:9 Keywords - Reverence, Sent, Purpose, Salvation, Deliverance, Holiness Big Idea of the Message - God cleanses us not only for the sake of our own souls, but to engage in His grander purpose. Let's Go!!!!!

Week 28 - Unimpressive…but God… Texts - 2 Kings 5:10-15, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 11:27-29; Mark 14:22-25 Keywords - But God, Foolishness, Arrogance, Trust, Communion Big Idea of the Message - Sometimes God calls us to do things that are unimpressive to us, but when we dismiss them we risk robbing ourselves of His presence and impact in our lives.

Week 27 - Hobbling along Texts - 1 Kings 18:20-24,22:43; Matthew 6:24, Psalm 115:4-8 Keywords - Idolatry, FOMO, Twister, Loving God Big Idea of the Message - So many modern Christians hobble along in their faith, often because - whether we realize it or not - we are unwilling to set aside our idols. Especially the ones we make for ourselves.

Week 26: Exercises in Futility Text: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 Keywords: Life, Death, Purpose, Joy, Happiness Big Idea of the message: What really matters in our life and eternity are often not the things we think or pursue. King Solomon - an expert in all those pursuits - tells us of something greater.

Week 22: Of Greater Importance Text: 1 Kings 6:11-13, 1 Chronicles 17:1-6, John 14:15, 23-24, Matthew 7:21-23 Keywords: Folly, Obedience, Redemption, Gospel, Servant of God Big Idea of the Message: King Solomon is known as one of the wealthiest, wisest, and most powerful men to have ever lived. He was greatly blessed by God, yet he never really accepted that those blessings were for God’s purposes...

Guest Speaker Mark Burd is the Director of Revive Ohio - whose mission is to train, equip, and mobilize the body of Christ to share the Gospel and make Disciples of Christ continually with a few simple tools and principles, as One Church, with One Message, to One Life at a Time! Mark & his wife Jill are missionaries. If you would like to join in or support their work across Ohio, visit www.reviveo...

Isaac is the lead Logan county staff for Young Life - a non-profit focused on introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.​ See more at www.younglife.org

Week 22 - Psalms Yah! Text - Psalm 8 Keywords - Psalm, Emotion, Gratitude, Joy, Relationship with God Big Idea of the Message: The Psalms have been among the most adored of the Scriptures by God’s people for hundreds of generations. What is so powerful about them, and what can we gain by understanding their purpose & message better?

Guest Speaker: Alex Hill, Youth Pastor at 5 Stones Church (www.5stones.org) Text: Luke 15:1-7, John 6:14-15 Big Idea of the Message: Alex shares with us the unexpectedly beautiful ways the Lord has called him to serve His purposes, and encourages us to let God do similarly with all of us.

Week 20 - My Feet Are On The Rock Text: Psalm 40:1-10 (NLT) Keywords: new song, salvation, despair, celebration, Big Idea Of The Message: Humans are incredibly good at commiserating, and not so good at celebrating. Even God’s people struggle with this, despite all we have to joyfully proclaim. We are called to sing a new song!

Week 18 - Whenever you pray Text - Luke 11:2-4 Keywords - Pursuit, posture, purpose, petition Big Idea of the Message - Prayer is a critical part of both our individual lives, and the life of the church as a whole. Jesus gives us an outline of how we should approach this blessed opportunity to hear from the Lord of all creation.

Week 17: He Never Left Text: Psalm 16 Keywords: faithfulness, God's presence, redemption Big Idea of the message: Whatever you have or are going through, know that the Lord has never left your side. Turn to Him, and He will be there to receive you in love.

Text - 1 Corinthians 15 (NLT) Keywords - resurrection, death defeated, victory in Jesus, I believe, eternal life, salvation Big Idea of the Message - On the third day, Christ LITERALLY raised Himself from the dead - defeating sin & death, and offering all who believe eternal life. #micdropcomedy

Week 15 - Only One King Text - 1 Samuel 8, Matthew 21:1-11 Keywords - pride, submission, stiff-necked, Bridge the gap, witness Big Idea Of the Message - God chooses to love us, and wants us to choose to love Him & trust Him as our King. Israel makes the wrong call. What decision will you make?

Week 14 - ExitTheBunker Text - Judges 6-7 Keywords - Go, Mission, God Is Enough Big Idea of the Message - Gideon's story highlights a truth we all struggle to believe - God's presence is all we need to accomplish His mission.

Week 13 - God At Grace Value Text - Joshua 21:43-45 Keywords - Grace, Provision, Promise Big Idea of the Message - It is sometimes hard for humans to keep a promise under perfect conditions, let alone when times get difficult. The Lord, though, keeps His promises across all times, and regardless of the conditions. He is worthy.