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Freeing Jesus
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About the Series, Freeing Jesus: Rediscovering Jesus as Friend, Teacher, Savior, Lord, Way and Presence. We hope to honestly engage that question to free Jesus, from the boxes we have we have built to contain Jesus. When we set Jesus free from what we think we already know about Jesus, we just might meet Jesus again, for the first time.
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Jesus and Airplane Mode, with Becca Ellis. Series: Freeing Jesus A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 6:27; 34. This Sunday we will consider the ways that Jesus embodied presence in his life and ministry, the way he was present to the pain around him and the questions lingering behind his disciples eyes. Among the many questions he asked to his followers, we find an invitation to wonder – how would we live if we truly believed we were exactly what was needed to heal our…
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Jesus as Presence, with Rev. Kally Elliott. Series: Freeing Jesus A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Psalm 139, Matthew 28:20, John 20. This week, we wonder together how God could possibly be present in the devastation of this world, and our own lives. We will start with Psalm 139, the beautiful prayer and testimony that speaks of God’s intimate presence. There is nowhere God will not go to be with us. We hope you will join us this Sunday at 10am. About the Series, Freeing Jesus:…
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Jesus as Lord, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Freeing Jesus A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Luke 6:46-47; Philippians 2:10-11. This is Pentecost Sunday, It’s the day we remember God’s Spirit, breathing life into the earliest followers of Jesus. And as they were filled with God’s Spirit, they became emboldened to love like Jesus loved. About the Series, Freeing Jesus: Jesus asks his followers, “Who do you say that I am?” This worship will ask us that same question inviting us to see Jesus through…
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Jesus as Way, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Freeing Jesus A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: John 14:6. Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life and no one comes to the Father, except through me”. That verse has used to judge and condemn others. Can we free Jesus from that box? Is it possible to understand that verse in a different way? A way that might actually free Jesus, and even free us. About the Series, Freeing Jesus: Jesus asks his…
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Jesus as Savior, with Rev. Phil Brown. Series: Freeing Jesus A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Luke 2:10-11; Ephesians 2:8-10, 17-22. Edit note – Scripture intro of Message there is an edit at 2:09 That should be coverable with the scripture on screen as I think you do this. About the Series, Freeing Jesus: Jesus asks his followers, “Who do you say that I am?” This worship will ask us that same question inviting us to see Jesus through six different lenses. Many struggle identifying themselves…
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Jesus as Teacher, with Rev. Kally Elliott. Series: Freeing Jesus A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: John 13:13. About the Series, Freeing Jesus: Jesus asks his followers, “Who do you say that I am?” This worship will ask us that same question inviting us to see Jesus through six different lenses. Many struggle identifying themselves as Christian because of the disappointments and disillusionment with the church. Instead, they say they are followers of Jesus. This series will seek to free Jesus from the constraints that are…
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Jesus as Friend, with Rev. Kally Elliott. Series: Freeing Jesus A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Luke 7:34. About the Series, Freeing Jesus: Rediscovering Jesus as Friend, Teacher, Savior, Lord, Way and Presence. We hope to honestly engage that question to free Jesus, from the boxes we have we have built to contain Jesus. When we set Jesus free from what we think we already know about Jesus, we just might meet Jesus again, for the first time. Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or…
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Liberate Jesus, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Freeing Jesus A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 16:15. The spiritual path is moving from a second hand religion based on what other people have told you to believe, to a personal faith that you not only can claim for yourself, but that claims your heart. About the Series, Freeing Jesus: Rediscovering Jesus as Friend, Teacher, Savior, Lord, Way and Presence. We hope to honestly engage that question to free Jesus, from the boxes we have we…
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