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BREAKFAST WITH JESUS {turning point series} – Ben Miller

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In the life of Peter, we watch the power of a submitted, struggling-toward-the-Lord, kind of life. And through Peter’s journey, we hear whispers of what Jesus desires to accomplish in each of us.

(John 21:2-19, Lk 5:1-10, Mk 5:41, Matt 14:22-33, Matt 26:31-35, Mk 14:66-72, Rom 12:1, Prov 24:16, I Cor 12:4-6, 2 Cor 12:8-10, Rom 8:28, Acts 3:12-13, I Peter 5:1-4)

A NEW NAME {turning point series} – Ben Miller

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In one of their first interactions, Jesus decides to give Simon an entirely new name.  Jesus doesn’t just see the man in front of him; he sees what that man has yet to become.  What future version of us might Jesus see when he looks at us?

(Jn 1:35-42, Matt 17:1-6, Matt 16:13-18, Rev 2:17b, Matt 16:18, Matt 16:24-25, Jn 3:30)

AWKWARD DINNER PARTY  {turning point series} – Ben Miller

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A bizarre moment with Jesus at a dinner party with Simon the Pharisee rewrites our understanding of love and grace.  Knowing we are loved and forgiven allows us to respond in real worship.

 

(Luke 7:35-50, Lk 5:12, Lk 7:6, Matt 22:35-40, Deut 6:4-9, I Jn 4:19, Luke 15:1-30, Jer 31:3)