theGATHERING

the GOSPEL

The Gospel is the power of God for salvation for all who believe (Romans 1:16-17). It is God’s means of redemption.Eternal, sovereign, good God created everything to glorify Him (Isaiah 43:7); Yet, with our first parent’s sin came the cancerous infection to all peoples, generations, and people groups (Romans 5:12). God has weaved a beautiful [...]

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Community Group:Neighborhood Synch

It’s on. For four months a group of 20 people have been meeting to pray, consider Jesus’ methods of discipleship, and determine how to see more lives transformed for Jesus in DFW. Over the past three weeks in theGATHERING we’ve been considering God as the missionary God. Jesus was SENT. If we are really serious about following [...]

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TRADER:Haiti

TRADER: trading in something small in order to gain something great. Many of you have asked what we’re doing to help those in Haiti. We’re so thankful for the millions in relief that have been given through the Red Cross and other reputable organizations. Our prayer, however, is that you will be motivated to pray and [...]

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“God, IF You’ll then I’ll…”

Have you ever tried to put God into your program? You may know what God has already said. You may have memorized it in your heart, but you’re still questioning what God wants you to do. The same was true for Gideon. Consider the similarities–an encounter with God, obedience to the command, and being clothed with [...]

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Feasting on Thanks

November 22 * 12:00 * Campus West * 102 Join First Singles and First University for our annual Thanksgiving Feast. We’ll be celebrating God’s goodness together after church on Sunday. Cracker Barrel will be catering, the girls are testing their Martha Stewart skills by decorating tables, and you’re invited to celebrate with us. Come on, five bucks! [...]

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What’s in your backyard?

“The Lord is with you; Oh Valiant warrior” and “Go in this your strength and deliver… have I not sent you” haunted Gideon. The task – Huge The risk – Insurmountable The companions – FEW How can someone go from being a fearful man in hiding, one who questions God’s faithfulness, to a man who is used to lead a nation to [...]

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Paralyzed, Problems, and the Presence

Inadequacy Discouragement Insignificance Constantly being beat down everywhere you turn? Weak, faltering, doubting, faith-less? The children of Israel had lived in bondage for a total of 43 years. The cycle of sin continues, each time the progression of captivity and oppression intensifying. Within the worst oppression Israel has experienced, a strange hero with staggering faith emerges, speaking volumes to our [...]

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the song

We’re commissioned by the king. There is a task. There is a cause. Yet, there are millions that are sitting on the sidelines. There are times in life when we stand back and look at the way that we’re responding to the command of the Lord of Hosts. It’s easy for our service to fall into a pattern of [...]

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Urgent Church (5) – EXTEND

Our holy-angst continues. As we look at the word, we understand that things are not as they should. We’ve seen that the AD30 church was dangerous, dynamic, and successful on mission because they were taught by the Master-disciple-maker. We look to Jesus to determine the DNA for theGATHERING. We’ve seen that Jesus cultivated relationships to evangelize, but He [...]

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connect 10.18.09

Large Group – 10.14 Sunday Connection will be our large group (University + Young Singles = Brilliant) This week we have a special speaker, Randy Draper. Randy is the founder of HeartSpring Media and is among the most successful leaders in the direct sales industry. Randy encourages thousands of business people across the country each year to reach their [...]

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