Old Self to New Self - September 3, 2006

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

This week at e:ncounter we will continue on from last week talking about what it means to be dead to sin. As we learned last week baptism is the action that starts this process of being dead to sin. We will focus more on the action itself and what the result of each step that takes place. Please take time to read and meditate on these scriptures before coming to e:ncounter this Sunday morning.

Questions to ponder:
How can we live out what we believe about baptism?
Do we truly feel free from sin after we allow God's power over sin in our life?
Is there a need to continue this process of being dead to sin?
Does our choice to become a new person affect others around us?


Lectionary Scriptures for September 3, 2006:
Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9
Psalm 15
James 1:17-27
Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ- August 27, 2006

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

This Sunday we will study the beginning of the sixth chapter of Romans. This is a key text for our stance on holiness living. Paul gets to the root of the issue with the question "We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?" Please take time to read and meditate on these scriptures before coming to e:ncounter this Sunday morning.

Questions to ponder:
What does it mean to be dead to sin?
What part of our old self was crucified with Christ?
Are there any parts of our lives today we still need to crucify?
What does it mean to be alive in Christ and to live for God?


Lectionary Scriptures for August 27, 2006:
I Kings 8:1,6,10-11, 22-30, 41-43
Psalm 84
Ephesians 6:10-20
John 6:56-69

Death vs. Life - August 20, 2006

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

This Sunday we will resume our study in Romans as Pastor Blair returns from vacation. This Sunday the passage of Romans we are studying compares and contrasts the death that entered through the sin of man (Adam) and the life that comes through Christ. Please take time to read and meditate on these scriptures before coming to e:ncounter this Sunday morning.

Questions to ponder:
How does Adam's sin affect us today?
How does God's gift lead to life for us?
What role does our obedience play?
What role does the law play?

Lectionary Scriptures for August 20, 2006:
I Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14
Psalm 111
Ephesians 5:15-20
John 6:51-58

August 13, 2006

This Sunday we will once again hear a message from our senior pastor, Stan Toler. Please take time to read and meditate on the lectionary scriptrues before coming to e:ncounter this Sunday morning.

Lectionary Scriptrues for August 13, 2006
II Samuel 18:5-9
Psalm 130
Ephesians 4:25-5:2
John 6:35, 41-51

August 6, 2006

This Sunday we will hear a message from Stan Toler, our senior pastor, that you will not want to miss. Please take time to read and meditate on the lectionary scriptures before coming to e:ncounter this Sunday morning.

Lectionary Scriptures for August 6, 2006:
II Samuel 11:26-12:13
Psalm 51:1-12
Ephesians 4:1-16
John 6:24-35