Sermon Series: "Do the hokey-pokey! Turn yourself around.”
Series Overview: This series invites us to step into the rhythm of the gospel, letting Christ’s love turn our lives around. Turn yourself around, engaging—heart, mind, and soul—in the joy and purpose of faith. Each week, we’ll explore how God calls us to embrace the light of Christ, claim our identity in Him, share our gifts, foster unity, practice radical love, take bold steps of faith, build enduring hope, and live transformed lives. Together, we’ll discover what it means to “turn ourselves around” and live in the fullness of God’s grace.
Series Catchphrase: "Step into the light of Christ and turn your life around."
January 5th, 2025 Week 1: "The Spotlight”
Scriptures: Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12
Theme: Christ is revealed as the light for all.
Sermon Hook: To what lengths would you go to find the key that unlocks everything
Reflection Questions:
Who are the “wise men” today seeking after Jesus?
How are you responding to God’s call to make His grace known?
January 12th, 2025 Week 2: "The Tune is Set"
Scriptures: Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
Theme: Baptism is our tune and vision; let it also be your mission.
Sermon Hook: Claimed as God's own in a world that questions identity?
Reflection Questions:
How does baptism shape your understanding of belonging to God?
What ministry is God calling you to through your baptism?
January 19th, 2025 Week 3: "Move the Feet: Using What You’ve Got"
Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11
Theme: Discovering and sharing our spiritual gifts.
Sermon Hook: Have you ever been at a celebration where someone’s unique contribution turned things around?
Reflection Questions:
What unique gift has God given you?
How can you use that gift to serve others and glorify God?
January 26th, 2025 Week 4: "Not the same Song, but the same Tune”
Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a; Luke 4:14-21
Theme: Unity in diversity as the body of Christ.
Sermon Hook: Can one part of the body succeed while the others fail?
Reflection Questions:
How are you contributing to the health of the body of Christ?
What does it mean to proclaim good news to the poor today?
February 2nd, 2025 Week 5: "Yes, Love Is Still the Pace"
Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Luke 4:21-30
Theme: Love as the foundation of faith.
Sermon Hook: What if the one thing you overlook is the most important thing of all?
Reflection Questions:
How does love guide your faith and relationships?
What does it look like to embody Christ-like love in difficult situations?
February 9th, 2025 Week 6: "Jingle in the Still or Deep Waters"
Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11
Theme: Stepping out in faith when God calls.
Sermon Hook: What happens when Jesus tells you to cast your net in unfamiliar waters?
Reflection Questions:
Where is God asking you to go deeper in your life?
How can you trust God when it seems risky?
February 16th, 2025 Week 7: “The Song Hope is a Sewer Rat”
Scriptures: Jeremiah 17:5-10; Luke 6:17-26
Theme: Building your life on Christ’s promises.
Sermon Hook: Where do you find hope when the world’s promises fade?
Reflection Questions:
Are you planting your roots in worldly values or Christ’s truth?
How does hope in the resurrection shape your daily life?
February 23rd, 2025 Week 8: "Unthinkable, but not Impossible”
Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50; Luke 6:27-38
Theme: Living out radical, Christ-like love.
Sermon Hook: Can you imagine a world where loving your enemies change everything?
Reflection Questions:
Who is God calling you to love, even when it’s hard?
How does Christ’s love enable you to love others more fully?
Each week builds on the previous one, connecting our identity in Christ with our mission in the world. Together, the series invites the congregation to live the gospel fully—through love, hope, faith, and action—so that the transformative power of Christ can shine through their lives.
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