JuLY 21, 2024
ENCOUNTERING JESUS WITH OUR DESIRE
Jenna Luoto, Executive & Spiritual Formation Pastor
When is the last time you named what you truly desire? Or have you learned to view desire as your enemy -- pressing it down deep and silencing it within you? The problem is that our desires are the truest part of who we are, so by burying them we end up burying the fullness of who we are which impacts our ability to experience genuine and full relationship with others -- even Jesus. As we look at two interactions in Mark 10, we will see how critical it is that we name our desires to Jesus so that he can deal with them; either GRANT them or PURIFY them.
SERMON DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. Pastor Jenna gave us the opportunity to listen to Jesus asks us to name our desire. Were you able to name it to him, if so, what was the desire you expressed?
2. Do you struggle with allowing yourself to desire things? If so, why do you think that is? Share.
3. Read Mark 10:46-52 NIV. What stands out to you in this story?
4. Read Mark 35-45 NIV. What stands out to you in this story?
5. Can you name a deep desire that Jesus has met in your life?
6. Can you name a desire that Jesus hasn't met in your life? How have you navigated that?
2. Do you struggle with allowing yourself to desire things? If so, why do you think that is? Share.
3. Read Mark 10:46-52 NIV. What stands out to you in this story?
4. Read Mark 35-45 NIV. What stands out to you in this story?
5. Can you name a deep desire that Jesus has met in your life?
6. Can you name a desire that Jesus hasn't met in your life? How have you navigated that?
NO LIFETRACK IN JULY
No matter where you are at on your journey, Lifetrack is the FIRST step that we encourage you to participate in here at Kankakee First Church. This is where you will learn about WHO we are as a church, WHAT we believe, and HOW we are structured to help you along your spiritual journey. Lifetrack is a four-step process that helps you discover your redemptive purpose and live the life God created for you. You will learn more about who we are as a church and who God has created you to be.
UPCOMING EVENTS
It's finally Summer, which means softball is back! Come hang with us on Tuesday nights to cheer on our K1 softball teams and enjoy fellowship with our spectators. Games run on Tuesday nights.
It's that time again! Join us for 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting starting Monday, August 5th. For 21 days, we will join together in the sanctuary from 6:45p-7:45p for an hour of worship, a brief teaching, individual prayer, and corporate prayer. This is a powerful time for each of us individually and together as a body of Christ. Just try it once....we promise you'll want to come back another night!
Are you a young adult who lives in the area? This summer, we want to create space for you to fellowship and hang out with like minded followers of Jesus! Direct any questions to Pastor Jenna jenna@k1naz.org, or Savannah White swhite5@olivet.edu, or 219-728-9514.
NEXT GENERATION
KIDS WORSHIP (AGE 4-5th grade) - Sunday 10:45 aM
NURSERY (BIRTH-3 YRS) - SUNDAY 10:45 AM
CURRENT SERIES: In 2024 we will be looking at the birth of the Church...starting with the book of Acts!
SUMMER SCHEDULE
6TH-12th GRADES | Sunday 6:30-8:00 PM
*Students can come at 6:00p for dinner.*
CURRENT SERIES: ALIVE & ACTIVE
This Summer the teens will be sharing and hearing testimonies of student's and leader's favorite verses and their testimonies that go along with them.
This Summer the teens will be sharing and hearing testimonies of student's and leader's favorite verses and their testimonies that go along with them.
FMI on all things Youth....PASTOR LINDSAY lindsay@k1naz.org
WE ARE THIRD | AUGUST 9-10
6th-12th grade overnight event. More info to come!
Sunday from 10:45a-12:00p
All programming partners with our K1 KIDS ministry.
K1 GLOBAL MISSIONS
