During our ReStart series, we are going through the book of Acts to learn how God worked through the early church to adapt and adjust their patterns of faith and ministry to reach the rest of the world. We face many challenges today as we consider how to do ministry during this season. Today we are looking at the Macedonian Call in Acts 16, and what this means for us today.
Overcoming Opposition - David Bawks (4/11/2021)
During our ReStart series, we are going through the book of Acts to learn how God worked through the early church to adapt and adjust their patterns of faith and ministry to reach the rest of the world. We face many challenges today as we consider how to do ministry during this season. Today we learn from the adventures of Saul and Barnabas in Acts 13.
Transformed - David Bawks (4/4/2021)
He is Risen! Today we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, and God's power in extending new life to us. Saul was transformed by God from a terrorist who opposed the church to an evangelist and church leader. Today we learn from his encounter with Jesus in Acts 9 and how this changed his life forever.
During our ReStart series, we are going through the book of Acts to learn how God worked through the early church to adapt and adjust their patterns of faith and ministry to reach the rest of the world. We face many challenges today as we consider how to do ministry during this season.
Building Bridges - David Bawks (3/28/2021)
During our ReStart series, we are going through the book of Acts to learn how God worked through the early church to adapt and adjust their patterns of faith and ministry to reach the rest of the world. We face some similar challenges today as we consider how best to continue as well as restart our ministries and outreach. In today's message, we look at the story of Peter and Cornelius in Acts to learn how we can build bridges to reach people today.
Across Borders - David Bawks (3/21/2021)
God is doing amazing things this year at Pathway! During this series, we are going through the book of Acts to learn how God worked through the early church to restart their patterns of faith and ministry to reach the rest of the world. We face some similar challenges today as we consider how best to continue as well as restart our ministries and outreach. Today we explore how Philip shared the gospel with an Ethiopian eunuch and started a movement across borders.
Reaching People in Their Language - David Bawks (03/14/2021)
Is there something you would like God to restart in your life? God is the God of new beginnings! During this series, we are going through the book of Acts to learn how God worked through the early church to restart their patterns of faith and ministry to reach the rest of the world. We face some similar challenges today as we consider how best to continue and to restart our ministries and our outreach. Today we examine the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and what we can do to reach people in their own language today.
Restarting the Right Way - David Bawks (03/07/2021)
Is there something you would like God to restart in your life? God is the God of new beginnings! During this series, we are going through the book of Acts to learn how God worked through the early church to restart their patterns of faith and ministry to reach the rest of the world. We face some similar challenges today as we consider how best to continue and restart our ministries and our outreach.
Over the last two millennia we’ve witnessed a pattern of extreme change and disruption that happens about every 500 years. I’ve been reading a book that explores this pattern in greater detail called The Great Emergence by Phyllis Tinkle. She draws from the observation of this trend from the Anglican Bishop Mark Dyer, who said that “every five hundred years the Church feels compelled to hold a giant rummage sale” (Tickle, The Great Emergence, 16). Another way to put that is this: “about every five hundred years the empowered structures of institutionalized Christianity, whatever they may be at the time, become an intolerable carapace [or shell] that must be shattered in order that renewal and new growth may occur” (Tickle, The Great Emergence, 16). Here’s my core conviction that underlies this ReStart series:
• We are living in a unique time period in which we have an unparalleled opportunity to reach the world for Jesus.
Our two application points for today are:
1) Let’s restart the right way.
2) Restarting can only be done in the power of the Holy Spirit
Join us each Sunday for worship at 10:30 using the details at pathwayfremont.org.
Bon Appétit Course 4 - Take-Away - David Bawks (2/28/2021)
Reading the Bible can be challenging, right? This month we’re going through four courses of a nice meal that correspond to four steps of reading the Bible. Check out our fourth and final course here – our take away! Here are three things we look at for this course:
4.1 Situation – similar or different
4.2 Warning, example, command or promise?
4.3 How can this passage help us to grow in faith and disciple others?
Pursue God with everything
Live your life in community - to join a life group, email david@pathwayfremont.org
Commit to living a no-grumbling life
Download the sermon points or read the full sermon below.
Bon Appétit Course 3 - Main Course - David Bawks (2/21/2021)
Reading the Bible can be challenging, right? This month we’re going through four courses of a nice meal that correspond to four steps of reading the Bible. Check out our third course here – the main course! We are asking 4 questions:
3. Explain – What does the passage mean?
3.1 What is the main point of the passage?
3.2 How does the passage fit into the Bible’s overall message?
3.3 How does the passage compare with other Bible passages?
3.4 What general principles or theological truths does the passage set forth?'
Salvation requires our effort but is dependent on Christ’s prior work.
You can’t work out what God hasn’t first “worked in”.
Being a Christian sets us apart.
Get the summary points and read the full sermon below.
Bon Appétit Course 2 - Salad - David Bawks (2/14/2021)
Reading the Bible can be challenging, right? This month we’re going through four courses of a nice meal that correspond to four steps of reading the Bible. Check out our second course here – the salad! Join us each Sunday for worship at 10:30 using the details at pathwayfremont.org.
Bon Appétit Course 1 - Appetizer - David Bawks (2/7/2021)
Reading the Bible can be challenging, right? This month we’re going through four courses of a nice meal that correspond to four steps of reading the Bible. Check out our first course here – the appetizer!
Building a Foundation of Community - BG Bawks (1/31/2021)
Join us for our sermon series called Foundations. This month we are taking stock of the past year and learning how to strengthen our foundations of faith for the new year. Today we look at how we can build a foundation of community in our lives, especially by participating in a life group. You can join a group at pathwayfremont.org/life-groups.
Join us each Sunday for worship at 10:30 using the details at pathwayfremont.org. You can find the full text of this sermon and previous sermons at pathwayfremont.org/sermons.
Building a Foundation of Discipleship - David Bawks (1/24/2021)
Join us for our sermon series called Foundations. This month we are taking stock of the past year and learning how to strengthen our foundations of faith for the new year. Today we look at how we can build a foundation of discipleship in our lives. Join us each Sunday for worship at 10:30 using the details at pathwayfremont.org.
Building a Foundation of Prayer - David Bawks (1/17/2021)
Join us for our new sermon series called Foundations. This month we are taking stock of the past year and learning how to strengthen our foundations of faith for the new year. Today we look at how we can build a foundation of prayer in our lives. Join us for 21 days of prayer and fasting starting on Monday January 18. You can get more resources on prayer at https://www.pathwayfremont.org/prayer.
Shaken Foundations - David Bawks (1/10/2021)
This has been a difficult week for us as a country, and I was horrified and deeply disturbed by what transpired in our capital on Wednesday, January 6. Last week we considered the question in Psalm 11 that David asked when he felt his life was in danger: “When the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” I feel that this is an apt question to consider in light of the events of this past week and particularly the violence that happened on Wednesday. Our words matter and our words have consequences. Today we look at how we can stand up for peace and truth when the foundations are shaken.
Taking Stock - What's In Your Heart? David Bawks (1/3/2021)
Join us for our new sermon series called Foundations. This month we will be taking stock of the past year and learning how to strengthen our foundations of faith for the new year. Our question for today is: “When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?”
Remember that God’s foundation is unshaken, even when ours is destroyed.
Doing the Examen to review 2020:
First, prepare your heart and mind.
Review the year with gratitude.
Pay attention to your emotions.
Choose one feature of the year and pray from it.
Look toward the new year.
Taken from https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/examen-prayer-for-the-year/
Reflection Questions
- What have you learned about yourself and about God in 2020?
- What do you hear God telling you about 2021?
Journey from the Margins to the Center - David Bawks (12/27/2020)
We’re concluding our Christmas sermon series called 'The Journey of Christmas'. Today our message looks at the good news given to the shepherds by the angels and we see that the message of Jesus brings those from the margins into the center.
God invites people to come from the margins to the center.
1. God calls us to move past our fears and be fully submitted to His will.
2. God invites us to point people to Jesus with humility
3. God calls us to share the good news of love and inclusion with those on the margins of our communities.
Reflection Questions
1. When have you felt left out or on the margins?
2. Who around you can you invite “into the fold” this Christmas? Is there a friend or family member that needs to hear that they are loved?
Journey of Humility - David Bawks (12/20/2020)
We’re continuing our Christmas sermon series called 'The Journey of Christmas'. Today our message looks at the example of John the Baptist in preparing the way for Jesus and his humility to pointing to Jesus even at his own expense.
Leading people to Jesus requires humility.
Reflection Questions
In what areas of your life or service do you struggle with pride?
What can you do this Christmas season to point someone around you to Christ?
Journey from Fear to Surrender - BG Bawks (12/13/2020)
We begin our Christmas sermon series called 'The Journey of Christmas'. Our first sermon of the series explores Mary's journey from fear to surrender. You don't want to miss it!
Join us each Sunday for worship at 10:30 using the details at pathwayfremont.org. You can find the full text of this sermon and previous sermons at pathwayfremont.org/sermons.
Thankful Legacy - David Bawks (12/06/2020)
Through this month we are reflecting on what it means for us to live a life of thanksgiving and gratitude. Our sermon today is entitled ‘Thankful Legacy as we finish the story of Ruth.
Join us each Sunday for worship at 10:30 using the details at pathwayfremont.org. You can find the full text of this sermon and previous sermons at pathwayfremont.org/sermons.