Celebrating Generosity: First Fruits
Because of the generosity of over 800 volunteers who did 150 jobs, our First Fruits project raised over $41,000! Food and gift cards were personally delivered to 35 families and another 35 will receive food cards in the next few days. Excess funds will be used to provide several scholarships to local high school students and bless the staff of several area high schools. Thanks to all who donated directly, provided jobs and participated that day to bring joy (and food) to many hurting families in our community. Thank you for being a generous church!
Preparing for Sunday | December 4
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Cornerstone | [listen]
by: Eric Liljero, Reuben Morgan, Edward Mote, and Jonas Myrin
Ephesians 2:20
All Creation Sing (Joy To The World) | [listen]
by: Isaac Watts (1719), Steve Fee
Luke 2:10
O Come All Ye Faithful | [listen + lyrics]
by: John F. Wade (1743)
Luke 2:15-16
This Is Amazing Grace | [listen + lyrics]
by: Josh Farro, Phil Wickham, Jeremy Riddle
Revelation 5:12
SERMON TEXT
Genesis 12:1-3
Celebrating Generosity: Solid Ground
Because of your generosity, Reston Bible Church can host classes like Solid Ground, where many can explore the firm foundations of the Christian faith. Thank you for being a generous church.
Preparing for Sunday | November 27
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
How Deep The Father’s Love | [listen]
by: Stuart Townend
Galatians 6:14
Come Thou Fount | [listen]
by: Mack Brock, Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, London Gatch, Wade Joye, Jane Williams
Deuteronomy 31:6
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel | [listen + lyrics]
by: Text: Latin, 12th century. Tune: VENI IMMANUEL; adapted by T. Helmore (1854)
Isaiah 12:5
Your Promises | [listen]
by: Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Steven Furtick, Wade Joye
2 Peter 1:3-4a
Great Things | [listen]
by: Mack Brock, Chris Brown, Wade Joye
Psalm 126:3
SERMON TEXT
Genesis 3:15
Preparing for Sunday | November 20
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
This Is Amazing Grace | [listen + lyrics]
by: Josh Farro, Phil Wickham, Jeremy Riddle
Revelation 5:12
In Your Presence | [listen]
by: Mack Brock, Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, London Gatch, Wade Joye, Jane Williams
Deuteronomy 31:6
Jesus Paid It All | [listen + lyrics]
by: Elvina M. Hall (1865)
Colossians 2:13-14
Come To Me | [listen]
by: Elizabeth Akers, Jeff Capps, Michael Bleecker
Matthew 11:28-30
Rejoice | [listen]
by: Dustin Kensrue, Stuart Townend
Philippians 4:4
SERMON TEXT
1 Peter 4:8-13
Thank You from Nicaragua
We are thankful that over 500 hundred bikes have been donated by RBCers in support of the Casa Bernabe orphanage in Nicaragua.
Thanks in part to your generosity, the orphanage has developed Nica Bikeshop, a thriving bicycle shop where orphans are discipled in Christ as they learn vocational skills like bike repair, sales and customer service. We recently received the photo above from some of the Nica Bikeshop workers – the sign reads, “Thank you RBC Friends. You are a blessing!”
We also received the message below from Cal Covert, our ministry contact for the bike donations. Cal is on the board of directors for NicaWorks, the non-profit organization that oversees the bike collection and many other aspects of care, support and ministry in Nicaragua.
The bike shop has provided opportunities for many Nicaraguans, including orphans and at-risk youth. It is now the largest bike shop in all of Nicaragua. RBC has played a vital role in donating more than 500 bikes to the ministry. The shop has been a tremendous opportunity to mentor young men and women who otherwise would have no hope of a future for themselves or their families. For example, Josh, the director of the bike shop is a recovering alcoholic. Last fall he looked me square in the eyes and said, “If it wasn’t for this business, I know I would be dead right now.” Not only has he pulled his life together, but he is in a strong walk with Jesus that he never had before. Josh meets with his Nicaraguan and American (via Skype) mentors at least once every week.
Thank you, RBC, for your continued generosity as we know Christ and make Him known in Northern Virginia and around the world!
Preparing for Sunday | November 13
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Be Thou My Vision | [listen]
by: Eleanor Henrietta Hull, Mary Elizabeth Byrne (Arrangement: Ascend The Hill)
2 Corinthians 3:17-18
O Praise The Name | [listen + lyrics]
by: Benjamin Hastings, Dean Ussher, Marty Sampson
Romans 5:8
Jesus Is Better | [listen]
by: Aaron Ivey, Brett Land
This I Believe (The Creed) | [listen + lyrics]
by: Ben Fielding, Matt Crocker
Romans 1:16
Rejoice | [listen]
by: Dustin Kensrue, Stuart Townend
Philippians 4:4
SERMON TEXT
Ephesians 5:17 – 6:9
Preparing for Sunday | November 6
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
I Will Look Up | [listen]
by: Mack Brock, Chris Brown, Wade Joye, Matt Redman
But God | [listen]
by: Michael Bleecker, Hunter Hall, Lauren Chandler
Rejoice | [listen]
by: Dustin Kensrue, Stuart Townend
Only King Forever | [listen]
by: Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Steven Furtick, Wade Joye
Amazing Grace | [listen]
by: John Newton (1779)
SERMON TEXT
Romans 1:32
Judges 21:25
Preparing for Sunday – Green Room Sessions | October 30
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Open Up The Heavens | [listen + lyrics]
by: Meredith Andrews, Stuart Garrard. James McDonald, Andi Rozier
Come To Me | [listen]
by: Elizabeth Akers, Jeff Capps, Michael Bleecker
This Is Amazing Grace | [listen + lyrics]
by: Josh Farro, Phil Wickham, Jeremy Riddle
Good Good Father | [listen]
by: Anthony Brown, Pat Barrett
Rejoice | [listen]
by: Dustin Kensrue, Stuart Townend
SERMON TEXT
Philippians 4:4-7
Sunday Rewind | 10.23.2016
MUSIC & SCRIPTURE
YOUR LOVE NEVER FAILS (Romans 8:28)
Skinner, McClarney | Thankyou Music
FOREVER REIGN (Lamentations 5:19)
Ingram, Morgan | Hillsong Music Publishing
IN YOUR PRESENCE (Deuteronomy 31:6)
Brown, Williams, Gatch, Brock, Furtick, Joye | Elevation Worship Publishing
HOSANNA (Mark 11:9-10)
Ligertwood (Fraser) | Hillsong Music Publishing
CORNERSTONE (Psalm 18:2)
Mote, Morgan | Hillsong Music Publishing
TEACHING: The Hard Truth, Part 4
Spiritual food is greater than physical food. Learn, love and live the Word of God to reap the fruits thereof.
CLICK HERE FOR THE SERMON AUDIO & VIDEO
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS
- What was one thing you found particularly interesting, insightful, helpful or difficult to understand from this Sunday?
- How important would you rate the Bible in the life of a Christ-follower?
- Read and discuss Matthew 4:1-11, Hebrews 4:12, and Psalm 119:1-24. What do these verses tell us about us? What do these verses tell us about God? What do you observe about the Scriptures from these verses? What other verses can you think of that directly teach us about the Word of God?
- Would you say you have an appetite for God and his Word? How does one develop or acquire this appetite?
- How is the Word of God a light for our path (Psalm 119:105)?
- How can we know the voice of God?
- What is one verse that has shaped your life in a profound way?
- How does the Holy Spirit and the Word of God work in tandem?
- Spend some time in prayer thanking God for the goodness of His Word. Ask Him to help you learn, love and live His Word.