Preparing for Sunday | July 25
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
How Deep The Father’s Love For Us | [listen]
Stuart Townsend
1 John 3:1
Overcome [listen]
Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Steven Furtick
Psalm 46:1-3
Do It Again | [listen + lyrics]
Matt Redman, Mack Brock, Chris Brown, Steven Furtick
2 Corinthians 1:20
Death Was Arrested | [listen + lyrics]
Adam Kersh, Brandon Coker, Heath Balltzglier, Paul Taylor Smith
Hebrews 2:9
Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me | [listen + lyrics]
Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, Rich Thompson
Galatians 2:20
SERMON TEXT
Luke 18
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. (Luke 14:11)
Family Quest: Extreme Makeover, Spiritual Edition – Baptize
SECTION 2: WHY BAPTIZE?
In beginning to discuss this very important topic, I should first recognize that there are several different views, held by good and godly Christians, regarding baptism, infant baptism, covenant baptism, etc. I will be teaching from the position practiced by Reston Bible Church, that is, that baptism is a symbolic sacrament to be participated in once by a professing believer in Christ. We commonly refer to this as believers baptism.
Thankfully there are many aspects of baptism on which most bible believing Christians can agree. For one, we all agree that believing Christians should be baptized. There is also general agreement about what baptism portrays. Let’s focus there.
QUEST: Preschool Lesson for July 18
This week’s reading from the Jesus Storybook Bible:
“The Captain of the Storm,” p. 236
This week’s Big Idea:
Jesus has power over nature. We can trust and have faith in Him.
This week’s Key Verse:
Matthew 19:26
Preparing for Sunday | July 18
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Great Is Thy Faithfulness | [listen + lyrics]
William Marion Runyan
Lamentations 3:22-23
Promises | [listen]
Aaron Moses, Carrington Gaines, Dante Bowe, Keila Alvarado, Lemuel Marin
Psalm 113:2-3
Let There Be Light [listen]
Bryan Torwalt, Katie Torwalt, Hank Bentley, Mia Fieldes
Genesis 1:3-4
God of Revival | [listen]
Brian Johnson, Phil Wickham
Psalm 77:13-14
SERMON TEXT
Matthew 18
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
Then Peter came up and said to Him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times.” (Matthew 18:21-22)
Family Quest: Extreme Makeover, Spiritual Edition – Go, Lesson 3
LESSON 3: MAY YOUR “LIFE SONG” RING TRUE
A couple of weeks ago we looked at what makes a good witness. One of those attributes was consistency. In a court of law the jury and judge will look at the witness and ask, “is this person credible?”, “does the life of this witness match their testimony, lend credibility, or not?”
To make matters worse, it is common for the opposing lawyer to pick apart the witness and undermine their testimony by trying to show that they are in fact unreliable and inconsistent. The opposing lawyer in our case is Satan himself. The accuser. Praise God that ultimately we stand on His promises and on His righteousness. Not our own. However, the accuser will seek to limit our effectiveness as witnesses to the gospel by magnifying the inconsistencies between our words and the lives we lead. The message is simple – “walk the talk!” Or as James 1:22 puts it, “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”
QUEST: Preschool Lesson for July 11
There’s no video this week, but here are some resources to go along with what your child learned in preschool QUEST this Sunday!
This week’s reading from the Jesus Storybook Bible:
“The Singer: The Sermon on the Mount,” p 228.
This week’s Big Idea:
God Takes Care of Everything He Has Created, Including Us.
This week’s Key Verse:
Matthew 6
Preparing for Sunday | July 11
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
I Will Look Up | [listen]
Mack Brock, Chris Brown, Wade Joye, Matt Redman
Psalm 121:1
Yes I Will | [listen + lyrics]
Eddie Hoagland, Jonathan Smith, and Mia Fieldes
Psalm 63:3-4
Way Maker | [listen]
Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu
2 Corinthians 1:20
Christ Be All Around Me | [listen + lyrics]
Jack Mooring, Leeland Mooring, David Leonard, Leslie Jordan
Ephesians 4:4-6
SERMON TEXT
Luke 16
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
If we say we have fellowship with Him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. (1 John 1:6-7)
QUEST: Preschool Lesson for July 4
This week’s reading from the Jesus Storybook Bible:
How to Pray, p. 222
This week’s Big Idea:
Jesus teaches us how to pray.
This week’s Key Verse:
Matthew 6
BABY QUEST: July Lessons
Baby QUEST is Reston Bible Church’s ministry to the youngest members of our Body.
Each month, we will feature a guide for your family to use with children ages 0-2. The guide includes follow up activities, a craft or sensory activity, recommended reading, a song, and other tips that are uniquely tailored to the development of infants and toddlers.
The guide follows the themes we are teaching in our nursery classes, giving you an opportunity to connect and reinforce the ideas taught at home. Because children this age need repetition, each activity can be done multiple times throughout the month to continue to press it upon your child’s memory as they grow!
This month, we’re focusing on the story of Baby Moses. Children will learn about God’s love and care for Moses, and connect it to His love and care for themselves and each other. Children will discuss and identify different ways that God cares for us.
Big Idea:
God Cares for Us
Scripture Focus:
Exodus 1-2
Preparing for Sunday | July 4
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Christ Is Enough | [listen + lyrics]
Reuben Morgan, Jonas Myrin
2 Corinthians 12:9
All Creatures of Our God and King | [listen]
Francis of Assisi
Psalm 69:34
Holy, Holy, Holy | [listen]
Reginald Heber, John B. Dykes
Isaiah 6:3
Mighty God (Another Hallelujah) | [listen]
Chris Brown, Steven Furtick
Zephaniah 3:17
SERMON TEXT
Matthew 13
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
As for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty. (Matthew 13:23)
Family Quest: Extreme Makeover, Spiritual Edition – Go, Lesson 2
LESSON 2: CHRISTIAN WITNESSING – SHARE SIMPLY, AS A CHILD
This week we will be helping the kids understand what it means to witness in word. We’ll talk about the simple gospel message and we’ll talk about testifying to Christ in our lives. This is the kind of spiritual maturity we should all be praying for in our Quest kids.
Christian witnessing is merely sharing our heartfelt faith in Christ – what He’s personally done to change our individual lives! We’re not called to argue or debate anyone into heaven. We’re merely called to share! As in the courtroom, we’re called to be a witness for the Gospel, not the lawyer, judge or jury… Leave that up to God! – Author unknown
QUEST: Preschool Lesson for June 27
This week’s reading from the Jesus Storybook Bible:
A Little Girl and a Poor Frail Lady, p. 214
This week’s Big Idea:
Jesus has power over sickness and death.
This week’s Key Verse:
John 1:29
Preparing for Sunday | June 27
We are excited to be gathering in person this Sunday! You can use the button below to register, or to find out more about the precautions we have put in place. If you are unable to join us in person, we encourage you to worship with us via our live stream.
Register to attend a worship service Watch the Live StreamSONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Agnus Dei | [listen + lyrics]
Michael W. Smith
Revelation 5:12
O Come to the Altar | [listen + lyrics]
Wade Joye, Mack Brock, Steven Furtick, Christopher Brown
1 Peter 1:19
Great Are You Lord | [listen]
Leslie Jordan, David Leonard
2 Corinthians 4:6
What A Beautiful Name | [listen]
Ben Fielding, Brooke Ligertwood
Hebrews 1:3
Build My Life | [listen + lyrics]
Brett Younker, Karl Martin, Kirby Kable, Matt Redman, Pat Barrett
Hebrews 12:28
SERMON TEXT
2 Timothy 2
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil. (2 Timothy 2:24)
Family Quest: Extreme Makeover, Spiritual Edition – Go, Lesson 1
LESSON 1: CAN I GET A WITNESS?
What makes for an effective witness in a court of law? Honesty, consistency, clarity, genuineness and the power to convince. Before you testify to what the Lord has done for all who would believe and for you personally, ask yourself the following questions:
Am I honest about what my condition was before Christ and the struggles with sin and trials that I still experience? Is there a consistency between my words and the testimony of my life? Do I speak the truth of Christ clearly, not with fancy words but as one who has first hand knowledge of the gospel? Do I speak the truth like a real person would or am I stilted and canned like I’m reading from a tract? If you answered yes to these questions you may think you’ve got everything it takes to be an effective witness. Think again!
QUEST: Preschool Lesson for June 20
This week’s reading from the Jesus Storybook Bible:
Let’s Go, p. 208
This week’s Big Idea:
Jesus chose 12 disciples to follow Him. We too must follow Jesus.
This week’s Key Verse:
John 1:29