Church at the Cross is helping people and places encounter Jesus. Worship Gatherings: Sundays at 9 and 10:45am Location: 3000 William D Tate, Grapevine, TX 76051
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Everybody lives for something or someone. Through Jesus, we’ve seen marriages reconciled, families strengthened, and lives changed in dramatic ways. That’s a big part of why everything we do is with the goal of leading people to live for Jesus Christ. We invite you to experience how living for Jesus Christ is the most meaningful way to live. 121 Community Church is located in Grapevine, TX with services on Sundays at 8am, 9:15am, 11am, and 5pm. For more information, visit us at 121cc.com
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Grapevine Church of Christ
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The Thin String of Hope | Genesis 7:11-8:19
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29:24Scripture: Genesis 7:11-8:19 Key Takeaways: Genesis 1:31 Genesis 3:15 + God’s judgement is severe Genesis 7:11-23 - a. It’s devastating Genesis 7:21-22 - b. All encompassing + God’s character is consistent - a. In His standard Genesis 7:16 - b. In His grace Genesis 8:1 + God’s salvation is sufficient Genesis 7:17 - a. It overcomes death - b. It sus…
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With each new phase of life, we seek to increase in the wisdom of God to live well.
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The safest place to be, even when it does not make sense, is right in the middle of God’s will.
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Scripture: Genesis 6-7:5 Key Takeaways: Isaiah 46:8-11 Malachi 3:6 Psalm 18:30 + God grieves/regrets = A providential, heartfelt response resulting in a planned course of action + 2 Truths of God’s Grief The Seriousness of Sin · The Justice of God + Big Question – Why is Noah spared?By Scott Berry
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Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16 Key Takeaways: + The Nature of Worship True Religion vs Transactional Ritual Hebrews 11:4 1 John 3:11-13 + The Nature of Sin + The Nature of God Hebrews 12:24
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As we learn in Philippians 2:1-11, true humility sacrifices, serves, and suffers.
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April 27 | Sent With Power to Change the World
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39:51Since the resurrection is true and Jesus is alive, now what? Jesus commands us to go into the world. Just like the disciples we are tasked to go into the world WITH Him and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. As believers, we have been commissioned to play a part in God’s rescue mission for the world.…
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Scripture: Acts 1:1-11 Key Takeaways: + Lifted up to a Place of Honor John 17:4–5 Philippians 2:5–11 “Human history is the long terrible story of man trying to find something other than God which will make him happy.” – C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity + Lifted up to a Place of Intercession Hebrews 7:22–26 1 John 2:1–2 Luke 22:31–34 + Lifted up to a P…
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Scripture: John 12:20-33 Key Takeaways: + By his death, Jesus opens up heaven to the world. + By his death, Jesus shows us how to truly live. Galatians 6:14 + The world no longer tells me how to live and the world no longer tells me if I’m truly living.
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The way of the cross is excruciating, and it is the only way to salvation.
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The Ruin and the Restoration | Genesis 3:7-24
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39:36Scripture: Genesis 3:7-24 Key Takeaways: + The Ruin “The effects of sin touch all of creation; no created thing is in principle untouched by the corrosive effects of the fall. Whether we look at societal structures such as the state of the family, or cultural pursuits such as art or technology, or bodily functions such as sexuality or eating, or an…
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April 6 | The Cost of Conviction or Convenience of the Crowd?
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42:24Following the crowd is convenient, yet the way of Jesus is the way of conviction. And a life of conviction is costly.
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Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7 Key Takeaways: + The Serpent - Revelation 12:7–9 - Ephesians 6:12 + The Scheme - Ephesians 6:11 - 2 Corinthians 2:10–11 Questions God’s Word Questions God’s Truthfulness Questions God’s Goodness Appeals to our Desires - 2 Corinthians 11:13–15 + The Sin - 2 Corinthians 11:2–3 - John 8:44…
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Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25 Key Takeaways: + Marriage is a good gift from God. + Marriage is designed for companionship and partnership “…not made out of his head to rule over him, nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be beloved.” – Matthew Henr…
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There are times when life’s pressures are intense, and Jesus shows the way in how best to handle intense pressure.
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March 16 | Known for Lavish Devotion to Jesus
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41:23We are all devoted to something, and we believe the most fulfilling devotion is to Jesus Christ!
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Scripture: Genesis 2:4-17 Key Takeaways: + Work is a good gift from God. “Let the Church remember this: that every maker and worker is called to serve God in his profession or trade—not outside it. The Apostles complained rightly when they said it was not meet they should leave the word of God and serve tables; their vocation was to preach the word…
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Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3 Key Takeaways: Proverbs 26:15 + SHABBAT = Sabbath Isaiah 40:28 + God created this world and put us in for: - His good pleasure - His glory Exodus 20:8-10 + Sabbath Keeping: Principle vs Rule - As Christ followers are we required to keep the Sabbath as a rule? Mark 2:23-28 Romans 14:1; 5-6 + Summary of work and rest: - Work …
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The future is uncertain, but Jesus is certain. Stay faithful and ready. Marck 13
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Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31 Key Takeaways: + God made us male and female to bear his image - Matthew 19:3-6 + Our bodies are a good gift from God and tell us who we are “This is hugely important. If the body is merely a vehicle or a costume for the real you, then it is the equivalent of property. But we know this can’t really be the case. However mu…
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We all have thoughts about money, but what does Jesus have to say about money?
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The Gift of Being Human (Part 2) | Genesis 1:26-31
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37:25Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31 Key Takeaways: “The historian Tom Holland, a longtime secular progressive, recently wrote that despite his faith in God fading during his teen years, he now realizes his most fundamental instincts about life only makes sense as an inheritance from the Christian story. Holland’s book, Dominion, is a journey through Western…
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Feb. 16 | Rejecting the Patient, Pursuing God
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35:57Parables help us to clearly understand the depth of meaning behind a story. In Mark 12, we see God's provision and patience with His people. We also see how our fallen nature leads us to reject God's messengers and ultimately Christ Himself. The response to the realities of this story is an urgent repentance and seeking after Him through grace in f…
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The Gift of Being Human (Part 1) | Genesis 1:26-31
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35:14Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31 Key Takeaways: + Every human being possesses dignity as an image bearer of God “But human rights are just like Heaven, and, like God, it’s just a fictional story that we’ve invented and spread around. It may be a very nice story. It may be a very attractive story. We want to believe it, but it’s just a story. It’s not a r…
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February 9 | How Would You Describe Your Faith?
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49:50We are all people of faith, and the biggest question to consider is what kind of faith is it.
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Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2:3 Key Takeaways: “Today as I read Genesis 1–2 my thoughts go to high school biology and physics. How does the biblical depiction of creation relate to the big bang theory and evolution? No doubt, Genesis 1–2 has bearing on our evaluation of these modern scientific accounts of cosmic and human origins. But a moment’s thought…
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February 2 | Humbly Follow the Humble King
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53:27We all ultimately follow someone, and we believe that the One worth following is Jesus!
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Scripture: Genesis 1:1 Key Takeaways: Psalm 33:6 Nehemiah 9:6 Revelation 4:11 + God Exists as the Eternal and Transcendent God Aseity Hebrews 11:6 + God Exists as the Good and Personal God “There is a philosophical fissure between fundamental impersonalism or fundamental personalism. First of all, there is the difficulty of deriving ethical values …
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Excellence in Everything is about giving God our best, not to impress others, but to reflect His greatness. Each person is different, what is your best?
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Scripture: Psalm 23 Key Takeaways: + A Shepherd leads by provision, presence and protection Matthew 16:31-22 + We worship the Lord because He is a divine provider + We worship the Lord because of His divine presence “Dear Jesus, how foolish of me to have called for human help when You are right here.” – Corrie Ten Boom, Hiding Place + We worship th…
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January 19 | Zeal for Partnering in Ministry
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45:52Would you say you zealously embrace and engage in God's beautiful design of the church to partner in ministry?
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Scripture: Psalm 133 Key Takeaways: + God is pleased when His people dwell in unity John 17:20-23 + Renewal happens when God’s people dwell in unity Romans 12:16 Romans 13:8 Romans 14:3 Romans 15:7 Romans 15:14 Romans 16:16 1 Corinthians 16:20 2 Corinthians 13:12 1 Peter 5:14 + Jesus is seen when God’s people dwell in unity…
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January 12 | Artificial or Authentic Relationships?
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49:55It is easy to live in artificial relationships, yet the greater and more meaningful way to live is in authentic relationships.
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Scripture: Psalm 80 Key Takeaways: + The Need for Renewal – Loss of God’s presence – Loss of Joy Psalm 32:3-4 Psalm 31:9-10 – Loss of Spiritual Power + The Prayer for Renewal Acts 3:19-20 Isaiah 30:18By JR Vassar
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Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 Key Takeaways: + Zacchaeus was Hungry Luke 19:2 Luke 19:7 “But while nearly everyone would agree that Hitler has earned a spot in hell, the Bible says that Billy Graham has earned a spot in hell, too.” – Brady Tarr Ephesians 2:1–5 Luke 19:3 Jeremiah 29:13 + Zacchaeus was Humble Luke 19:4 + Jesus sees us Luke 19:5 + Jesu…
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January 5 | Hungering to Live Under the Authority of Scripture
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56:09Every person has thoughts on authority, and we believe the best place to thrive is under the authority of God and His Word.
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Scripture: Titus 2:11-14 Key Takeaways: + A Purchased People Mark 10:45 + A Prized People Image of Micky Mantle card $13m 1 Peter 1:18–19 + A Purified People “Man is the only animal that blushes. Or needs to.” – Mark Twain 1 John 1:7 Hebrews 10:22 + A Passionate People
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Scripture: Titus 2:11-14 Key Takeaways: + Isaiah 9:6-7 + Matthew 1:1 + Matthew 1: 17 + Tangible Hope + Visible Glory + Unimaginable Awe “We don’t hope that we will see Katy again. We have the hope that we KNOW we WILL see Katy again.” – Holly Rost + Hebrews 9:27 + Matthew 24:36-42 “Joy to the world the Lord is come. Let earth receive her king. Let …
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Scripture: Titus 2:11-14 Key Takeaways: + Christmas is the inbreaking of the age to come into this present age. + Mark 10:29–30 · Satanic age · Sinful age · Secular age · Sensual age · Selfish age + 2 Timothy 3:1–4 · Secular age + 2 Timothy 4:10 + Through Jesus, God brings us into the age to come and brings the age to come into us. + Galatians 1:3–…
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Scripture: Titus 2:11-14 Key Takeaways: + Christmas is the Incarnation of the Son of God + John 1:1-2 + John 1:14 "...the supreme mystery with which the gospel confronts us...lies not in the Good Friday message of atonement, nor in the Easter Sunday message of resurrection, but in the Christmas message of Incarnation. The really staggering Christia…
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Contentment. Not Consumerism | John 6:26-40
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35:57Scripture: John 6:26-40 Key Takeaways: “Indeed, if we consider the unblushing promises of reward and the staggering nature of the rewards promised in the Gospels, it would seem that Our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, l…
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December 1 | Good News of Great (and Lasting) Joy
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Discipline Not Drift | 1 Corinthians 9:23-27
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36:11Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:23-27 Key Takeaways: “It was in 1980, that the legendary boxing trainer Cus D’amato discovered the young juvenile delinquent, Mike Tyson. 6 years later as a 20 year old kid, Tyson would destroy Trevor Berbick in 6 minutes to take the crown to initiate the start of his heavyweight reign. For those 6 years, Mike Tyson's dai…
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Scripture: John 14:25-31 Key Takeaways: John 16:33 [Got Milk Slides] + Not the Peace the World Gives Control Circumstances + His peace + The only way you can have the peace of God is to be at peace with God Romans 5:1 John 16:33 Refuse to fear Refuse counterfeit saviors Seek the Felt Experience of the Holy Spirit…
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November 10 | Being Civil in Uncivil times
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46:42A Biblical look at politics in our current political landscape.
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