One Life Church
Lent - Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God - Part 1 - February 25
For centuries Christians have observed Lent as the 40 days leading up to Easter Sunday. It's the time when we prepare ourselves to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. As we face our own sinfulness, the question is, what kind of God do we believe we will experience in our most fractured places? If we look at the God that is revealed in the person of Jesus, here is what we find: The hands of this God are not hurling thunderbolts from heaven like Zeus of the Greek pantheon. The hands of this God have been stretched out in love where they were nailed to a tree. The nail-pierced hands of this God now reach out in love to every doubter, every sufferer and to every wanderer. The hands of the God that is revealed in the person of Jesus are not hands of wrath but hands of mercy, forgiveness and unending grace.
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We are grateful you joined us today and took this step in your spiritual formation. Here are some quick and easy ways you can learn more about this church family.
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Say hello to the people around you. The goal here isn’t to be anonymous. Rather, we want this to be an integrated faith experience and the only way that can happen is if you know the people around you and they know you. Also, if you have questions about anything, ask anyone with an orange One Life lanyard and they will help you find the answer.
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3. JOIN US AGAIN NEXT SUNDAY
On Sundays we practice spiritual rhythms in community that you can also practice in your everyday life. We invite you to join us at least 4 Sundays because it’s hard to know if a church is right for you after one visit.
1. INTRODUCE YOURSELF
Say hello to the people around you. The goal here isn’t to be anonymous. Rather, we want this to be an integrated faith experience and the only way that can happen is if you know the people around you and they know you. Also, if you have questions about anything, ask anyone with an orange One Life lanyard and they will help you find the answer.
2. VISIT THE ORANGE CORNER IN THE LOBBY
Our host team will greet you and ask you to fill out a connection card. This isn’t a commitment! It’s our way of knowing that you joined us today and it will give us an opportunity to follow up with you this week.
3. JOIN US AGAIN NEXT SUNDAY
On Sundays we practice spiritual rhythms in community that you can also practice in your everyday life. We invite you to join us at least 4 Sundays because it’s hard to know if a church is right for you after one visit.
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The Path to Belonging
We get it…joining a new church can be complicated. That’s why we have created a Path to Belonging that will help you navigate the necessary steps along the way. The Path to Belonging will take you from the moment you explore One Life Church online to becoming a fully integrated member of the church family. We encourage you to take your time. We’ve purposefully extended the on ramp in order to give you time to discern if this is the right place for you.
The Path of Belonging doesn’t end when you join OLC. This is a journey that continues as we learn to walk alongside of one another and as we invite others to join us on the path.
Why do we call it a Path to Belonging?
The sense of belonging is one of humanity's most basic needs. Joining a church can help fulfill the basic need to belong both to God and to a group of people. The path is meant to be walked slowly and deliberately. There’s no rush. There’s something to be learned, enjoyed and experienced at every step on the path. Our hope and prayer is that this path will help you get to know the OLC family as you decide if this will be the place where you set down roots.
Although there is a linear element to this path we recognize that some of the steps will overlap and happen in a different order. That’s ok. We understand that everyone is in a different place when they enter the path, but all are headed in the same direction.
Most of all we invite you to walk with us as we learn the unforced rhythms of grace that make up a life of discipleship with Christ.
Step into BELONGING to the family of God at One Life Church.
https://www.onelifechurch.tv/next-stepsThe Path of Belonging doesn’t end when you join OLC. This is a journey that continues as we learn to walk alongside of one another and as we invite others to join us on the path.
Why do we call it a Path to Belonging?
The sense of belonging is one of humanity's most basic needs. Joining a church can help fulfill the basic need to belong both to God and to a group of people. The path is meant to be walked slowly and deliberately. There’s no rush. There’s something to be learned, enjoyed and experienced at every step on the path. Our hope and prayer is that this path will help you get to know the OLC family as you decide if this will be the place where you set down roots.
Although there is a linear element to this path we recognize that some of the steps will overlap and happen in a different order. That’s ok. We understand that everyone is in a different place when they enter the path, but all are headed in the same direction.
Most of all we invite you to walk with us as we learn the unforced rhythms of grace that make up a life of discipleship with Christ.
Step into BELONGING to the family of God at One Life Church.
Lent | Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God | Part 1 | Justin Wallace
Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God - Brian Zahnd
In Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, Zahnd asks important questions like: Is seeing God primarily as wrathful towards sinners true or biblical? Is fearing God a normal expected behavior? And where might the natural implications of this theological framework lead us?
https://www.amazon.com/Sinners-Hands-Loving-God-Scandalous/dp/1601429517/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QNKIZBNLLSKV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UEWw9aiVGZMmQc-2X8jjd9_dXnm4j41OMuF8Ur10g67M2qonApRpVuDilgPLu30J3ICRwOEAgMwv80191Z2DM4FNA4lmtHGPD6Ks-Wy49a5T1tFehlxypDawrJooaoMOZm2cwBOt4rx8GHlk03uBJHsLKxsg7NKst8lF50ltlx9P8HP7yAD3VfqhjkYSqo2-DBW4z4FZZAevxRtAZ_Y8JnTfbm89MvOZHM8bmAlshBI.BBjyhKuBOH4nVWAiZ5mbl7cXUkoAzXAr6sj24WvX3EE&dib_tag=se&keywords=sinners+in+the+hands+of+a+loving+god&qid=1708869861&sprefix=sinners+in+the+ha%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-1Words have the power to change us.
Proverbs 15:4
“Kind words heal and help; cutting words wound and maim.”
Proverbs 16:24
“Kind words are like honey. They are sweet to the spirit and bring healing to the body.”
Proverbs 18:4
“A person’s words can be a source of wisdom, deep as the ocean, fresh as a flowing stream.”
Proverbs 18v20-21
Wise words satisfy like a good meal;
the right words bring satisfaction.
The tongue can bring death or life;
those who love to talk will reap the consequences.
The words that we use to describe God and the way he relates to us are powerful…they shape us. They have the power to change us.
Proverbs 15:4
“Kind words heal and help; cutting words wound and maim.”
Proverbs 16:24
“Kind words are like honey. They are sweet to the spirit and bring healing to the body.”
Proverbs 18:4
“A person’s words can be a source of wisdom, deep as the ocean, fresh as a flowing stream.”
Proverbs 18v20-21
Wise words satisfy like a good meal;
the right words bring satisfaction.
The tongue can bring death or life;
those who love to talk will reap the consequences.
The words that we use to describe God and the way he relates to us are powerful…they shape us. They have the power to change us.
SINNERS in the HANDS of a LOVING God.
To be a sinner means that you have a heart sickness that you cannot overcome on your own.
Sin is not just about behavior. It’s our reality apart from Christ.
Sin is not just about behavior. It’s our reality apart from Christ.
What do the HANDS of God represent?
Ezra 7v28
Because the hand of the Lord my God was on me, I took courage.
Isaiah 41:13
For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
Matthew 14v29-31
Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him.
Matthew 8v1-3
When Jesus came down from the mountainside, large crowds followed him. A man with leprosy came and knelt before him and said, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy.
The restoration of all things is worked out through the hands of God and these are the hands that we find ourselves in as sinners.
Ezra 7v28
Because the hand of the Lord my God was on me, I took courage.
Isaiah 41:13
For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
Matthew 14v29-31
Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him.
Matthew 8v1-3
When Jesus came down from the mountainside, large crowds followed him. A man with leprosy came and knelt before him and said, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy.
The restoration of all things is worked out through the hands of God and these are the hands that we find ourselves in as sinners.
What does it mean that God is loving? How does the written Word of God define this love?
1 John 3v16
This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us.
Romans 5v8
God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
1 Corinthians 13v4-7
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
1 John 3v16
This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us.
Romans 5v8
God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
1 Corinthians 13v4-7
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
If God is love then God is patient.
God is kind.
God does not envy.
God is not boastful or proud.
God does not dishonor others.
God is not self-seeking.
God is not irritable or easily angered.
God keeps no record of being wronged.
God does not rejoice with evil and injustice.
God rejoices when the truth is proclaimed.
God always protects.
God is trustworthy and trusting.
God is full of hope.
God will never give up.
Is this how you would define love?
Is this how you would describe God?
God is kind.
God does not envy.
God is not boastful or proud.
God does not dishonor others.
God is not self-seeking.
God is not irritable or easily angered.
God keeps no record of being wronged.
God does not rejoice with evil and injustice.
God rejoices when the truth is proclaimed.
God always protects.
God is trustworthy and trusting.
God is full of hope.
God will never give up.
Is this how you would define love?
Is this how you would describe God?
