As many of you know Resurrection Life Church has partnered with “the 99″ to minister to the Grand Rapids area for the month of July. The 99 represents the number of younger aged people who die daily in America due to things such as vehicle accidents, violence, drug and alcohol abuse, and other preventable causes. I have had the pleasure of spending time with some of the staff of the 99, as well as many of the volunteers from the GR area, and I can assure you that everyone involved wants nothing less than to see our community radically changed for Christ. Continue reading ‘Access @ the 99′
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I am very excited about tonight’s gathering. If you know someone who has been dealing with guilt, or feeling far from God, then you will want to invite them tonight as we discuss “Grace.”
Also we’ll be having a guest from the 99 join us, and will be sharing for a few minutes regarding an amazing opportunity to use your talents to bless others.
Hope to see everyone tonight.
B.
As a community Access is committed to having an impact in our surrounding neighborhoods. We do not want to be people who simply come together to talk about our faith, but we want to be a community who also demonstrates our devotion to Christ through serving. As disciples of Jesus we realize that one of the greatest testimonies of our faith is not done with our words, but through our actions… by meeting people in their needs. Continue reading ‘Impacting Our Community’
“Faith” has become a word much like the word “love.” We use it, we like the sound of it, others think highly of us if they believe that we have found and possess it, but do we really know what faith is? Continue reading ‘What is Faith?’
Reminder that April 22nd, Access will be off-site as we meet up at Terry Hall Roller Rink for some old skool roller skating. Tickets are only $2 and this includes your entrance and skate rental. We will be having snacks, music, games, door prizes, and tons of fun. This is a great time to invite a friend and make new ones.
Terry Hall Roller Rink
3330 Fairlanes Ave Grandville MI
7pm-9pm
$2 per ticket, available in advance at Access, or at the door.
Hope to see you all there.
B.
What are your views when it comes to 1st Corinthians 5:9-11 and how it deals with someone living sexually immoral/ a homosexual lifestyle?
Is it wrong to hang out with a homosexual if they have shut out God entirely? Continue reading ‘“I Want Your Sex” Questions and Responses Pt. 3′
I have been struggling with same sex attractions since I was about 13. I have tried dating guys (I am female), but have severe panic attacks that random things set off. I was attacked by an older male when I was 11 years. Although I got away, I blame this instance for this. Continue reading ‘“I Want Your Sex” Questions and Responses Pt. 2′
We received many questions following the “I Want Your Sex: Giving Our Sexuality to God” series that we were not able to answer during the 5 week of the series. We took all the questions submitted, deleted the duplicates, and consolidated the questions that were very similar (or would be answered the same), and are now posting the responses. Continue reading ‘Responses to your questions from the series “I Want Your Sex.”’
WOW! During our open Q&A night following the series, “I Want Your Sex: Giving Our Sexuality to God,” we received an enormous amount of questions via text messaging. I just wanted to update everyone and let you know that we are currently going through all the questions, consolidating those that are redundant, and hope to start posting answers by early next week.
Grace be with you,
B.
This week at Access (01-07-10)
Jesus told the disciples that if they left family, friends, home and possessions that they would receive 100 times as many in this life. Many evangelical leaders have tried to use this scripture to give weight to the prosperity movement that “guarantees” God’s blessing on one’s bank account if they give to a certain ministry. But is that what Jesus was referring to?
This week at Access we’ll be looking at this text and discussing what exactly Jesus is addressing. What’s interesting is that it has nothing to do with money, but everything to with the church. See you Thursday.
Grace and Peace,
Brent