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Worship at 10:30 Sundays


Sermon: What's Wrong With New?

Pastor Frank Oakman


Scriptures

Call to Worship: Wesleyan Covenant Prayer (#710 in the hymnal) 

Old Testament: Psalm 148

New Testament: John 13:31-35

Sermon: Revelation 21:1-6


Hymns

All Creatures of our God and King

Spirit of the Living God

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Shalom



Live Broadcast and Recording


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The Encounters with Christ – Part 4

The Lakeside Encounter

John 21


Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I give thanks to our gracious God for putting you all in our lives. Your faithfulness and your enthusiasm fill my heart with joy and helps complete my hope in Christ. Every day I look forward to serving our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ alongside each of you and growing in our discipleship journey together.


We continue to celebrate the Resurrected Christ as we journey through the Easter Season. As I have been reading about the many encounters the Risen Christ had with His followers, I have decided to share with you some of those encounters. We began a couple of weeks ago with the first encounter Jesus had with Mary and the Disciples. Two weeks ago, we looked at the two Disciples on the Road to Emmaus. Last week we looked at the second upper room encounter Jesus had with His disciples. This week we look at what I call the Lakeside Encounter.


The disciples have journeyed out of the Upper Room, after two encounters with Christ and a reminder of the Holy Spirit. The problem was they weren’t active in ministry. Instead, they reverted to what they knew prior to Christ. They were in a boat, on the water, with nets down deep. However, their luck at catching fish was not good. It wasn’t until they encountered Christ on the shoreline and did what he told them to do, that they reaped the benefits.


We need to be aware of the truth. They weren’t real excited about casting their nets again because of a wasted day. Additionally, they didn’t realize it was Jesus. After some discussion they did what they were instructed to do and behold, they not only caught fish, but they finally recognized Christ. John and Peter were the first to recognize Him, and Peter at once jumped into the water and went to Jesus.


The was the first miracle of the encounter, the second happened when Jesus and Peter had a heart to heart. We call it Peter’s Reinstatement. Peter had denied Christ three times, and Christ asked Peter three times, “Do you love me?” If you read the Scripture passage, you know the encounter. Peter affirmed his love for Christ and was given marching order to Feed Christ’s Sheep. Which implicitly meant, quit fishing on the water, and start fishing on the land. Peter’s encounter with Christ also laid out some plans, including his death.


As we read and reflect upon this encounter there is some hard truths to learn. Christ had a purpose and fulfilled that purpose on the Cross and in the Tomb. The disciples had a purpose, to continue the ministry of Christ but because of fear, grief and loss of direction, chose to do what they had always done. This was not acceptable to the Risen Christ. His death and resurrection did not happen so folks could revert to the “old ways.”


Christ has made something new! We must embrace the new and not revert to what we have always done. We have a mission to go forth, make disciples, and build the Kingdom of God. We cannot do that sitting in a boat, floating on the lake, looking to catch fish. We must get out of the boat.


Another truth is that Christ offers us continued forgiveness and reconciliation, but we must not take advantage of this grace and mercy. We will not always get it right. We will at times fall short, miss the mark and climb back into the boat. But Christ, with his pierced hands, scarred forehead, will stretch out his arms and receive us once again. So we can be reminded of what we exist: “Do you love me more than anything else? Feed my sheep!”


I pray you have a transformational encounter with Christ this week! He is there where you are! He is risen!


Have a blessed Easter Season,

Pastor Frank

Please Pray

Please lift up the Varna 2 Global Methodist Church in Bulgaria that Pastor Frank will visit this month.  Thanks to all who made donations to help with his travel costs. Any unspent funds will be left at a donation to Varna 2 church.

Growing in Faith

  • Prayers at 6:00 a.m. each Monday. Jim Mans can send a link if you want to join us. For more information, contact Sharon Peterson.
  • Bible study continues with Jim Needham at 10:30 a.m. Mondays in the Sanctuary.
  • Join a Life Group.  There's always an open chair in any Life Group, or contact Vicki Clancy for help in starting a new group.
  • Start a Band Meeting.  Contact Jim Mans for a  men's group or Sharon Peterson for a women's group.

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    We are an orthodox and traditional Global Methodist Church in Kerrville, TX.

    We believe in the authority of the Bible as the inspired Word of God.

    We believe that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior and the Way.

    What we believe: The Apostles' Creed

    I believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.  I believe in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord.  He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.  He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.  He descended to the dead.  On the third day he rose again.  He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father.  He will come again to judge the living and the dead.  I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, and the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.  Amen.

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    Kerrville Global Methodist Church

    301 Junction Highway at Five Points

    Suite 230, 2nd floor

    Kerrville TX 

    John Wesley -- founder of Methodism

    1703 - 1791

    John Wesley:

    "My ground is the Bible. Yea, I am a Bible-bigot. I follow it in all things, both great and small.  I want the whole Christ for my Savior, the whole Bible for my book, the whole Church for my fellowship, and the whole world for my mission field."


    Where to find us...

    Kerrville Global Methodist Church

    301 Junction Highway at Five Points

    Kerrville TX 78028


    Sanctuary:  Suite 230

    Executive offices:  Suite 233

    Conference room:  Second floor


    Mailing address:

    Kerrville Global Methodist Church

    P.O. Box 293787

    Kerrville TX 78029


    Minister:  Rev. Frank C. Oakman

    Frank.oakman@kgmctx.org

    830-293-7800

    Kerrville Global Methodist Church:

    • Incorporated with the State of Texas.
    • All donations are tax deductible.
    • KGMC is tax exempt.
    • KGMC is a recognized member of the Global Methodist Church -- www.globalmethodist.org


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