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Lawrenceville Christian Church
Listen to audio sermons from Lawrenceville Christian Church featuring Rev. Diane Bales and Rev. Teresa Bensch. Lawrenceville Christian Church is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more at lawrencevillechristianchurch.org
This week, we continue our journey through the Old Testament as we follow the reign of The Sermon on the Mount begins with the Beatitudes, and then Jesus uses salt and light to describe his disciples so that they will be seen to reflect glory to God. Have you seen the salt and light in the people who worship in our service each Sunday? Salt and light are not opposites, remember. Just which ones are salt and which ones are light - or maybe both? Join us in worship as we explore these questions. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
This week, we continue our journey through the Old Testament as we follow the reign of King Solomon during the building of the Temple. Solomon had promised to build the Temple as a place of prayer and sacrifice in Jerusalem, and also as a home for the Ark of the Covenant. This week, we reenter the story as the Temple is completed and dedicated. And Solomon does something surprising in this dedication - he opens the Temple for foreigners to pray too. We will explore this story in a sermon based on selections from 1 Kings 8 (including verses 1, 6, 10-12, 22-30. and 41-43). See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
This week, we continue our into the Old Testament as we explore the start of King Solomon’s reign. Solomon was David’s son, and was anointed by his father to become king. Things didn’t start so smoothly with Solomon’s reign – but then God spoke to Solomon in a dream and asked what he wanted most. Solomon thanked God for making him king in place of David, and asked for an understanding mind to govern his people and discern right from wrong. God was pleased, because Solomon did not ask for something for himself but instead thought of his people first. If God came to you in a dream, what would you ask for , and how would you use such an amazing gift? We will explore these questions and more in a sermon based on 1 Kings 2: 10 – 12 and 3:3 – 14. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
This week, we take a journey into the Old Testament with Elijah. Elijah is at the end of his rope and is ready to give up. He is overwhelmed and discouraged. We’ve all been there – the journey is too long, or the ask is just too big. We are not alone; while we may not see God’s provision, we find that our needs will be met. Join us Sunday as we hear how God finds and cares for us even in our darkest times. This Sunday’s sermon will be based on 1 Kings 19:4-8. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
We’ve all heard the wonderful Scripture, “Create in me a clean heart”. This week, we join the Psalmist in reaching out for the Mercy and Grace of God. We ask for forgiveness of our Sins – a topic that we Disciples don’t like to talk about much. We do not have to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps when we mess up. God is there for us. We don’t have to do it alone. Join us this week as we hear the Grace-filled words of the Psalmist in a sermon based on Psalm 51: 1-12.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
This week’s parabolic story of seeds and the harvest leads us directly to Jesus’ comparison of the kin-dom of God to a mustard seed. Scholar Don Saliers tells us that It builds upon the earlier, more extensive parable of the sower and the harvest. There are clues in the plant that grows so large from so tiny a seed. We marvel that birds come next in the shade of this spacious dwelling – so shall the reign of God be. The kin-dom and faith are all about God’s grace. What is God’s kin-dom like? To what shall we compare it? Rev. Teresa will help us hear the path that Mark leads us down as we place ourselves in the middle of these parables in a sermon entitled, “Small Beginnings Can Yield Great Outcomes,” based on Mark 4: 26-34.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
You may remember the story of God calling the boy Samuel, who was working in the Temple under the leadership of the priest Eli. This Sunday, we will explore this story of God’s call, look at the importance of exploring our own calls in the context of our faith community, and examine God’s call in our own collective life. Join us Sunday, in person or online.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
This Sunday we will welcome Rev. David Kenley as our guest preacher. David is a hospice chaplain, and has preached at LFCC before. He will be preaching a sermon based on Luke 7: 1-10. In a world of entitlement and demand, the Gospel of Luke offers a story of Jesus turning those concepts on their heads, reminding us that “we are not worthy, but…”. Please help welcome David to the pulpit for this inspiring message. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
According to the prophet Joel, God would one day empower all classes of the community to become prophets by pouring out the Spirit in a manifestation of God in wind and fire, so that all who call on the name of the Lord will be saved. Christians are blessed by the Holy Spirit, the fruits of which are wisdom and love. Breathe in this Spirit and proclaim it to people who speak all sorts of different languages. Surprisingly, you’ll find that they understand. Join us this Sunday as Rev. Teresa challenges us to live into the promise that Christ is present and alive in our midst. Her sermon is based on Acts 2: 1 – 21.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Have you ever wondered why Jesus chose 12 apostles? It wasn’t an arbitrary decision; the 12 apostles represented the 12 Tribes of Israel. When Judas died after betraying Jesus to the Jewish authorities, the group of apostles was incomplete. This week, we will take a look at the story of how the apostles chose someone new to complete the group. We’ll also consider how the apostles narrowed down the options, and we’ll wonder about why women weren’t considered. Join us on Sunday as Rev. Diane shares a sermon titled "Completing the Circle" based on Acts 1: 15-17 and 21-26.
We will also celebrate mothers, grandmothers, and all other women who provide mothering in our lives during worship. Please See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Most of us have heard the Greek word for Love – Agape. According to Biblical scholar David S. Cunningham, this type of Love is a theological virtue, an excellence of character that God has by nature and in which we participate by grace. Jesus shares in our scripture this week that this Love should be so deeply woven into our lives that we might even find ourselves called to die for it. That’s a tall order for Loving one another. We continue the metaphor of the vine and the branches found in last week’s scripture. Join us on Sunday as Rev. Teresa helps us learn more about John’s gospel and this Love by Grace, in a sermon called “A Different Kind of Love,” based on John 15: 9-17. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
John 15: 1-8 is a well-known and often-recited passage, about being the vine and the branches. It’s a call to be in community, to work communally. God prunes the vines to make room for new growth. On Sunday, we will explore the theme of being the branches that are deeply connected to Jesus, the vine, and tended by God, the vine-grower. Where is God pruning us as a community, and what new growth is on our horizon? Join us Sunday as Rev. Diane explores this familiar saying of Jesus in John’s gospel. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
It’s as if we are reading this Psalm over Jesus’ shoulder. This marvelous psalm has ingrained itself into the corporate prayer and devotion of the church. Let us take the opportunity to remind ourselves that it has functioned similarly in the synagogue. In that light, perhaps we should ask ourselves how this prayer of David may have shaped the prayer life of Jesus himself, faithful yet radical son of Israel that he was and is. This prayer was on Jesus’ lips long before his followers realized he was the shepherd. Join us Sunday as Rev. Teresa shares new insight into this familiar 23rd psalm. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
In Luke’s gospel, the day of the resurrection was jam-packed. The women came to the tomb, found it empty, and announced it to everyone. Later that day, two men were walking to Emmaus when Jesus appeared to them (but they did not recognize him until he broke bread with them). That evening, Jesus appeared among his disciples while they were eating dinner, opened the scriptures to them, commissioned them to share the good news with the whole world, and then ascended into heaven. What a day! We will take a look at Jesus’s last apparance to his disciples in Luke’s gospel. Rev. Diane will preach a sermon entitled “What a Day! What Now?” based on Luke 24: 36b – 48. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
The “great fifty days” of Easter provide an extended season for the church’s celebration of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. The seven weeks of Easter stand as one-seventh of the length of the year, just as Sunday stands as one-seventh of the week. As we celebrate the season of Easter, be on the lookout for signs of new life in Jesus Christ. This week we see new life in the disbelief of Thomas and his desire to see proof in the living Christ. We face many doubts. Join us Sunday as we find that we too are like Thomas and how we let faith be our strength. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe. Rev. Teresa will preach a sermon entitled “Doubting Reality,” based on John 20: 19 – 31. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
This Sunday, we will celebrate the joy of the resurrection on Easter Sunday morning. We hope you will join us, and invite a friend to come with you!
The Easter sunrise service will take place at 7:30 am in the prayer garden (behind the church, near the Family Promise house). You may want to bring a chair. Thanks to Joey Baker for planning and leading this special service.
The Disciples Men will serve an Easter pancake breakfast in Fellowship Hall from 9 to 10:30 am. Come enjoy delicious food and good conversation. The Disciples Men will collect a love offering to support their work; feel free to contribute if you are able.
Our Easter Sunday worship will start at 11 am in the sanctuary. We will remove the black drapes of Good Friday, bring out the Alleluias we put to bed before Ash Wednesday, and rejoice in the risen Christ! Rev. Teresa and Rev. Diane will share a special joint message, with Sanford Thompson singing. This service will also be streamed on Facebook Live and Zoom.
See you Sunday, in person or online, for this most special celebration!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
This Sunday is Palm Sunday, the day when we celebrate Jesus’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem at the start of the week that would end in his death on the cross. It’s a story told in all four gospels, with some variations. The story in Mark’s gospel is more low-key and unassuming than we are used to – just a simple celebration, followed by a quick visit to the Temple and a night of rest. Rev. Diane will explore this version of the Palm Sunday story in a sermon entitled, “A Humble Parade,” based on Mark 11: 1-11. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. The delegation of Greeks coming to meet Jesus lets us know that Jesus was to be the Christ to more than just the Gentiles. Join us Sunday as we learn from another agricultural parable that teaches us to bear fruit and glorify the Son of Man. Rev. Teresa will explore this parable in a sermon entitled, “Be the Grain of Wheat that Bears Fruit,” based on John 12: 20-33. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
How old were you when you first heard John 3:16? “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.” It’s perhaps one of the most often-quoted verses from the New Testament — but too many people read it out of context. This Sunday, we will take a look at what Jesus meant in this scripture when he talked about eternal life and perishing, and what we need to take from the larger context of this passage. Rev. Diane will explore these questions and more in a sermon based on John 3: 14 – 21. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Although Jesus overturns the money changer’s Table and drives out the animals, his furor is secondarily against the merchants and primarily against those who allow them to set up shop in the first place. In Jesus view, the buying and selling are an affront to God’s honor. Come join us Sunday as we discuss God’s honor and how the temple is rebuilt in three days. Rev. Teresa will explore this story in a sermon entitled “More than We Anticipated” based on John 2: 13 – 22. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Mark’s quick view of events leads us in six verses to what other gospel writers take chapters to illustrate. Mark’s version sets the stage for the three events in our reading for the day: Jesus’ baptism with its heavenly voice, his temptation in the wilderness, and the beginning of his ministry in Galilee. Join us this Sunday as we explore these three events and the message of Good News that Mark is sharing. Rev. Teresa will preach a sermon entitled “A Message of Good News,” based on Mark 1: 9 – 15. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Throughout the scriptures, we read stories of strange, unbelievable events – Moses parting the waters; Jesus raising people from the dead; demons leaving a person and entering a herd of swine. This Sunday, we will take a look at one of these unbelievable stories, where Jesus was transfigured on the mountaintop and joined by Moses and Elijah as three of the disciples watched. What does this strange event mean, and how does it relate to us? Join us Sunday as Rev. Diane helps us explore “Mountaintop Experiences,” based on Mark 9: 2- 9. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
One cannot dismiss as insignificant the number of times the scriptures refer to Jesus’ touch and healing power. In our text this week, Jesus came and took Peter’s mother-in-law by the hand and lifted her up and the fever left her. The touch makes us whole and gives us a presence with Jesus and each other. Join us Sunday as Rev. Teresah helps us explore “The Power of Touch to Make Us Whole,” based on Mark 1: 29- 39. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
How would you feel if you were in worship, and suddenly a person you didn’t know came in, started preaching, and miraculously healed someone? Would you be excited and energized? Or would you be upset that your usual worship service was disturbed in this way? This Sunday, we will explore Mark’s version of the start of Jesus’s public ministry, with an exorcism in the synagogue. Rev. Diane will explore this story and its connection to our congregation in a sermon entitled “Disrupting the Status Quo,” based on Mark 1: 21- 28. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
How far can God’s love and mercy extend? God has first mercy on Jonah by setting him free from the belly of a fish. God is a God of deliverance, even toward his rebellious children the Ninevites. The God of Scriptures is a God of second chances. Come explore Jonah’s opportunity for second chances as we learn that God gives even us second chances and more!!Rev. Teresa will explore Jonah’s life in a sermon entitled “God’s Love and Mercy,” based on Jonah 3: 1-5, 10. See you Sunday, in person or online!First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Laity Sunday is a special time when the church pauses to consider the varied gifts of the laypeople in the congregation. These gifts are a crucial part of our ministry, inside and outside the walls of the church building. This coming Sunday, we will celebrate Laity Sunday with a lay-led worship service.
Thanks to all those in the church who have agreed to participate. The scripture for Laity Sunday is 1 Samuel 3: 1 – 10. See you Sunday, in person or online, for this special celebration of our amazing laypeople!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
As we have moved through the season of Advent, we have explored the prophecies of the Old Testament prophets and of John the Baptist. This Sunday, we will turn our focus to Mary, the mother of the Christ child. We will hear once again the story of her incredible visit from the Angel Gabriel, and will marvel in her faithful response when God turned her world (and our world) upside down. Rev. Diane will share thoughts about Mary in a sermon based on Luke 1: 26-38. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Please join us this coming Sunday, December 17, as our chancel choir presents the cantata, “Glorious Impossible” The cantata was created in 2022 by Sue C. Smith, Lee Black, Russell Mauldin, and Johnathan Crumpton and is arranged by Russell Mauldin. We explore the Miracles of Christmas in song presented by the choir and a special duet sung by Connie and Sanford. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
As we continue through Advent over the next few weeks, we wait and prepare again for the birth of the Christ child. This Sunday, we will take a look at the announcement of John the Baptist, who came to prepare the way for Jesus. John is an interesting figure – living in the desert, dressed for the wilderness. Join us Sunday as we learn why John the Baptist is a part of the Advent story, and what he has to teach us about preparing for the Christ child. Rev. Diane will help us explore these questions, in a sermon based on Mark 1: 1-8. See you Sunday, in person or online!First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Welcome to Advent! Over the next few weeks, we will wait and prepare again for the birth of the Christ child. On the first Sunday of Advent, there is time to encounter the presence of Christ in our waking hours. We may not be physically asleep; quite the opposite. But in our wakefulness to worldly ways, we fall asleep to the spiritual season, and so we need a wake-up call from the Gospel of Mark. Join us Sunday to wake to a new spiritual season. Rev. Teresa will help us explore the importance of being watchful and alert while we wait, in a sermon titled, “Keep Awake,” based on Mark 13: 24-37. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
We've been talking for the last few weeks about the parables Jesus shared in Matthew's gospel, just before he entered Jerusalem for the last time. We have learned about the importance of being ready and staying ready as we wait. We've learned about the importance of using our talents. And this week, Jesus gives specific instructions about what to do and how to serve others. The story of the sheep and the goats is a familiar one - the sheep feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and visit the sick and the goats do none of these things. We will look at that story in the context of waiting and using our talents, and will talk about how we can serve others, Rev. Diane will help us explore this topic in a sermon titled, "Messy Ministry," based on Matthew 25: 31-46. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
This Sunday, we will take a look at Jesus’s parable of the wise and foolish bridesmaids. Jesus told this parable as a way of reminding his followers to be prepared for the Second Coming. Rev. Diane will help us explore what Jesus meant by “be prepared,” and why being prepared is so much more than just sitting around waiting. Her sermon is based on Matthew 25: 1 – 13. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Join us this Sunday, November 5 for a celebration of the “saints” who have helped us grow in faith throughout our lives. We will remeber the lives of Kris Jensen and Martha Ann Wages, and we will have a special opportunity for everyone to reflect on and honor the saints in your own life.
Rev. Teresa will also help us explore ways to be authentic in our faith. Jesus speaks to the crowds and the disciples about the hypocrisy of the Scribes and the Pharisees. They put themselves above others because they know more about the laws of the Torah and they preach what people should do while they themselves do not follow the teachings. Jesus warns us to be authentic in our behaviors and thoughts and to watch out for the hypocrisy of others. You won’t want to miss this sermon, “Do as I say, not as I do,” based on Matthew 23: 1-12. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians shows great praise for the church member’s faith. He has ample reason to express thanks for them in his prayers. He does not doubt God’s work in them. Yet he finds a way to challenge them to become the light in what they have become and show hope. God seeks us to show hope even when we find it difficult to find hope. This Sunday, Rev. Teresa will guide us through 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, in a sermon titled, “Having Faith in Hope.” See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
This Sunday, we will take a look at one of Jesus’s miracles, the healing of the 10 lepers. Jesus healed 10 men with leprosy, nine Jews and one Samaritan – and the Samaritan was the one who responded in gratitude. Rev. Diane will help us make sense of this miracle, and examine what lessons it holds for our lives today. The focus of her sermon will be Luke 17: 11-19. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Jesus did much of his teaching through parables, stories that used everyday things to teach important faith lessons. Some of the parables are easy to understand; others are more challenging. This Sunday, we will take a look at one of the more challenging ones, the Parable of the Wicked Tenants in the vineyard. Rev. Diane will guide us through this parable, in a sermon about Matthew 21: 33-46. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
This Sunday, we will return to the world of Moses and the Israelite congregation, just after they fled Egypt and crossed the Red Sea. The Israelites were scared of starving to death. In response, God sent manna from heaven. Diane will help us take a look at God’s abundance, both to the Israelites in the wilderness and to us today, in a sermon called, “Just Enough,” based on Exodus 16: 2 - 15. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
You may have heard the story of Passover. During the time of Moses, God caused the Egyptians to suffer through many plagues, and finally killed all firstborn children, but spared ("passed over") the houses where Israelites lived. It's an event that led to the slaves fleeing from Egypt, an event that Jews still celebrate every year. Thus Sunday, Diane will help us take a look at this ancient event, and how it relates to our lives and our Christian faith today. She will preach a sermon based on Exodus 12: 1 - 14. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
In Paul’s letter to the church in Rome, he shares some important lessons about how to live a Christian life. Thus Sunday, Teresa will guide us through some of Paul’s instructions as she preaches a sermon based on Romans 12: 9 – 21. Whether this is a familiar passage or one you have not read often, there’s always something new to learn! See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Over the last two Sundays, we have taken a look at the story of Joseph and his brothers, including their relocation from Canaan to Egypt during a 7-year famine. This Sunday, we will look ahead to the book of Exodus, where we read about the descendents of Joseph and his brothers. We’ll talk about the rise of a different (and much less kind) Pharaoh, the reasons why Israelites were enslaved, and how a baby born to an Israelite woman came to be adopted by Pharaoh’s daughter. And we’ll explore how the experiences of the Israelites in Egypt connect to our lives today. Diane will be preaching a sermon based on Exodus 1:8 – 2:10. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Last Sunday we heard about the first part of the story of Joseph and his brothers — the family conflict, that led his brothers to sell Joseph into slavery. We explored the ways that God uses messy, imperfect people for God’s good. This Sunday, we will take a look at the end of the Joseph story, where the family is reconciled and moves to Egypt. Teresa will be preaching a sermon called “Being Who God Intends,” based on Genesis 45: 1 – 15. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
You’ve probably heard the story of Joseph and his brothers many times — in VBS or Sunday school, in worship, or even in the musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” But did you know the Bible doesn’t say anything about a “coat of many colors?” Have you ever wondered why the brothers were so angry at Joseph that they sold him into slavery? This Sunday, we will take a look at the first part of the Joseph story, and we’ll explore what it may have to tell us about family relationships, good and evil, and God’s intervention in our lives. Diane will be preaching from Genesis 37: 1 – 4 and 12 – 23. (You may also want to read verses 5 – 11, which detail Joseph’s dreams about his family.) See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
This coming Sunday, August 6, we will kick off fall with a special worship service, where we will share a covenant with our new interim co-ministers, bless the school supplies we have collected, and bless all those going back to school this fall. Teresa will be preaching a sermon entitled "Praise Be to God," based on Psalm 145: 8 - 9 and 14 - 21. We will hold a covered dish dinner after worship to celebrate our new co-ministers. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Jesus did much of his teaching about the Kingdom of God using parables. He took familiar elements, such as a farmer planting a field, and used them to reveal important truths about God and God’s world. This Sunday, we will take a look at the parable of the wheat and the weeds. Rev. Diane will be preaching. You may want to read Matthew 13: 24-30 and 36-43 in preparation. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Have you read lately the two creation stories in Genesis, Chapters 1 and 2? Let’s think about them in a new way. Read them and have them in mind as we share together. If you do not get them read, plan to be present anyway; you will not be lost. Were you born in sin or love? The Rev. Dr. Hoyt Huff will be preaching and leading worship this Sunday. His sermon is titled, “It Was Very Good.” Please read Genesis 1: 1-2 and 31 in preparation. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
This Sunday when we gather for worship, Teresa will be leading worship and Joey Baker will be preaching. We look forward to the inspiring and thought-provoking message Joey will bring. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Teresa Bensch will be joining the ministerial staff of Lawrenceville First Christian Church as Interim Co-Minister beginning this Sunday, July 2. She will be preaching in worship this Sunday, and we look forward to her message entitled “A Step in Faith.” You may want to read Matthew 10: 40-42. We are planning a big fall kick-off and celebration of our new leadership on the first Sunday in August; more details will be in the e-gram soon. In the meantime, please take a moment to welcome Teresa. See you Sunday, in person or online!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
This Sunday, we will celebrate Father's Day by honoring fathers, father figures, and other men who have played important roles in our lives. Our guest preacher this Sunday is Rev. Kyle Ermoian, Director of New Church and Church Development for the Christian Church in Georgia. Kyle and his wife live in Ellijay, and are members of Cherry Log Christian Church. Kyle came to Georgia in 2018 following 21 years of service as the founding and senior pastor of Celebration Community Church, Hays, KS, a church which grew from 14 to 1,200 members. He also taught in the Leadership Studies Department at Fort Hays State University. He currently serves as a consultant and coach to pastors for The Effective Church Group, which published his latest book, Church Turnaround A to Z. You may have met Kyle when he visited in February; please join me in welcoming him back to share a thought-provoking message titled, “We’re Better Together!” You may want to read Acts 2: 41-47 in preparation. See you Sunday, in person or online.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
This Sunday, we will move into Ordinary Time, that long stretch between Pentecost and Advent. We will take a look at the calling of Matthew the Tax Collector to be Jesus's disciple, and we will focus on some of Jesus's miracles, as reported in Matthew's gospel - including healing the woman who had been hemorrhaging for 12 years and bringing back to life the daughter of the Jewish leader. We'll spend some time thinking about what those miracles demonstrated about Jesus, and what lessons we can take from them today. You may want to read Matthew 9: 9-13 and 18-26 in preparation.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
After much prayer and discussion, the Pulpit Committee would like to present our proposed candidate for our Interim Ministerial position, Teresa Bensch. She will be preaching during the service this coming Sunday, June 4th. Her sermon is called "Go Therefore," and is based on Matthew 28: 16 - 20. Please plan to attend to hear her message. After worship, you will have an opportunity to meet her and ask questions.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
A sound like a mighty wind. Tongues of fire. Speaking in many languages. This Sunday, we will celebrate Pentecost, when the disciples received the Holy Spirit and began their mission to preach the Good News. We will celebrate with some special decorations, music, and reading. You are encouraged to wear red on Sunday to mark Pentecost. Rev. Diane will be preaching; you may want to read Acts 2: 1 – 21 in preparation. See you Sunday, in person or online.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
This Sunday, we will conclude our celebration of Eastertide and the joy of the resurrection as we mark the ascension of Christ, as described in Luke's gospel. It's an interesting story, where Christ commissions his disciples to go out and preach the Good News, then tells them to stay in Jerusalem until they receive the power promised to them. How must the disciples have felt during that in-between time? And how does that relate to our experience now as a congregation, in an in-between time? Rev. Diane will be preaching, after an unexpectedly long break since Easter Sunday. You may want to read Luke 24: 44-53 in preparation. See you Sunday, in person or online.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
This Sunday, we will continue our celebration of the six Sundays of Easter and the joy of the resurrection. Our guest preacher this Sunday is Rev. Jabari Butler. Jabari is an ordained Disciples minister and a worship and prayer leader at the Ray of Hope. He was the Regional Moderator for the Georgia Disciples several years ago, and currently serves on the Regional Board and as a Regional Elder. We look forward to Jabari’s message! See you Sunday, in person or online.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
This Sunday, we will continue our celebration of the six Sundays of Easter and the joy of the resurrection. Our guest preacher this Sunday is Teresa Bensch. Teresa is a pastoral intern at Sandy Springs Christian Church and is finishing her Master of Divinity at Lexington Theological Seminary. (She's also Connie Worrel's daughter.) Please read John 14: 1-14 in preparation for Teresa's message. Sunday, in person or online.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
This Sunday, we will continue our celebration of the six Sundays of Easter and the joy of the resurrection. Rev. Dr. Hoyt Huff will preach this Sunday; we look forward to his inspiring message. See you Sunday, in person or online.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
This Sunday, we will continue our celebration of the resurrection by remembering Jesus’s first appearance to his disciples on Easter night, and his appearance to Thomas (and the rest of the disciples) a week later. Rev. David Kenley will be our guest preacher this Sunday. His sermon is titled, “Can You Believe That!?” You may want to read John 20: 19-31 to prepare.
David Kenley is an ordained Disciples of Christ minister and a graduate of Lexington Theological Seminary. He had a 15- year ministry providing pastoral care for senior citizens in retirement communities and nursing facilities, followed by a 10-year expatriate stay in the United Kingdom, where he served as a Guest Minister in Church of England and United Reformed congregations. After returning to the United States he served as Senior Minister at Johns Creek Christian Church. He now serves as chaplain for Capstone Hospice in Atlanta. David has a passion for motorcycling and is married to Kim. See you Sunday, in person or online.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
This Sunday, we will celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, with all the disbelief and wonder and joy that goes with it. We’ll look at the ways things were not as they seemed on that long-ago Sunday morning, and we’ll explore the resurrection as the start of “the rest of the story.” You may want to read the resurrection story in John 20: 1-18 to prepare. See you on Easter Sunday, in person or online.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
This Sunday. Rev. Theresa Bailey will join us for worship and bring our morning sermon. Theresa is an ordained minister, a 30-year-plus federal employee in the Civil Rights department, a Gwinnett County Library Foundation board member, and chairwoman of the committee to preserve the only African American institution in Gwinnett County; The historic Hooper-Renwick School. We all look forward to the inspiring message Theresa will bring to us on this Palm Sunday. We will also wave palms as we remember Jesus’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. See you Sunday, in person or online.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
This Sunday. we will dive into one of Jesus’s best-known miracles, the raising of his friend Lazarus from the dead. We know some of the verses in this story by heart, such as “I am the resurrection and the life” and “Jesus wept.” But what really happened in this story that appears only in John’s gospel, and why is it so important on our journey to Holy Week? Come prepared to hear about “The Miracle that Led to Death.” You may want to take time to read John 11: 1-45 in preparation. See you Sunday, in person or online.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
This Sunday. our Regional Minister, the Rev. Dr. Denise Bell, will bring us the morning message. The sermon title is “Change the Trajectory of Your Thinking,” based on Romans 12; 1-2. Come prepared to be challenged by Rev. Denise’s message! See you Sunday, in person or online.
This Sunday. we will explore together the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. The sermon title is “All Are Welcome,” based on John 4: 5-42. It’s a long story, but one worth digging into. Come ready to explore with Rev. Diane why Jesus took time to speak to this woman, what he told her, and why this encounter led to so many Samaritans believing in Jesus as the Messiah. And come prepared to think about what we can learn about welcome and acceptance from Jesus’s example. See you Sunday, in person or online.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
LFCC’s own Joey Baker will be preaching this Sunday. His message is “What Happens on Monday?,” based on Romans 4: 1-5 and 13-17. Come ready to hear what Joey has to share with us. See you Sunday, in person or online.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Rev. Dr. Hoyt Huff will be preaching this Sunday. His message is “I Have Become…,” based on Psalm 90. Come ready to hear his inspiring words.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
What does the Lord require of us? The prophet Micah tells us clearly what God expects, and what God does not expect. To kick off Kindness Month this Sunday, we will consider what seeking justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly with our God really look like. Please read Micah 6: 6-8 in preparation for worship.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Prepare your heart for a sermon surrounding my personal word for 2023…
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Guest pastor Rev. Seokil Peter Yoon.
Read Romans 12:9-21 to prepare for this message.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Some moments in life are unforgettable. For five people and their families, this Sunday, will be one of those days. For many of us, Baptism is the moment we said yes to walking hand-in-hand with God through the ups and downs of this Christian road. Baptism is also a landmark - a way to find ourselves again when we get lost. Please read Matthew 3:13-17 for our sermon for Sunday, "Take Me to the Water".
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Please read Matthew 2:1-12 in anticipation!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Enjoy our Christmas sermon by Rev. Richard Williams. The scripture for this sermon is Luke 2:1-20.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Get ready for a musical celebration of joy and anticipation! Our chancel choir members are so excited to present the cantata, "A Promise Kept (The Blessing of Christmas)!" Experience this beautiful work and sacred collection of both familiar and new Christmas music which was written and arranged by the Christian composer, Marty Parks.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Here's an Advent Sermon from Rev. Diane highlighting the willingness of Joseph to say "yes" to God. The scripture comes from Matthew 1:18-25.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Peace Sunday brings us to the other half of the parental lineage of John the Baptist. While Zechariah was unable to speak, Elizabeth was coming to terms with what was going on inside of her. Metaphorically, like Elizabeth, something is forming inside us that needs to come out! Our sermon for this Sunday is titled. “The Miracle Lives Within You” Our focus scripture is Luke 1:23-27; 39-45. Come ready to hear from God!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
This sermon is titled "Waiting and Anticipating" by Rev. Diane Bales. The scripture for this sermon is Luke 15-22 and 57-64.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
What does an earthquake, a close call, and Richard all do to people? Shakes them up, of course!!
Sunday’s sermon is all about shaking things up! Sometimes the things that are so entrenched in our minds and hearts and actions need to be out of place every once in a while. What do I mean by this? Find out on Sunday. Read Acts 17:1-9 and you’ll see what I mean! Our title for Sunday’s sermon is: “Upside Down You’re Turning Me!” Bonus points for anyone who knows who sings that song…
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Faith is a little like a seed, planted in good soil and growing over time. It takes patience, nurturing, and faithfulness to reach full faith maturity, both as individuals and as a congregation. As we contemplate what’s next in our collective future as a congregation, Rev. Diane invites you to come listen to two parables about seeds, and consider where our church is in these stories. Please read Mark 4: 26- 34 in preparation.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
For All Saints Sunday, Rev. Hoyt Huff will offer a special requiem for the Saints – those who’ve passed long ago and those who have passed recently. Hoyt will preach from Hebrews 12:1-2. The title of the sermon is, “How’s Life For You?” Come prepare for a powerful time in the Lord.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
One encounter with Christ can change everything. But, sometimes, we need more than one encounter. Sometimes we can see things clearly the first time. Sometimes, it takes more views to see things clearly. The work of Christ is never a one-time affair, it is a constant process of trial and error to get things in proper focus.
For this Sunday’s sermon, please read Mark 8: 22-26. Our Sermon Title is “Clarity, At Long Last”
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
This sermon is by Rev. Diane Bales following Luke 18:9-14.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
How fruitful has your harvest been this year?
The scripture for this sermon is Matthew 12:1-9.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
This Sunday's sermon by Rev. Diane Bales is titled "Be Strong and Courageous." We will be following the scripture of Joshua 1:1-9.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
“Guest of Honor” is our sermon title for World Communion Sunday. Jesus saves us a place at His table as if we are the special one.
That’s because, to Him, we are!
And, not only does He save us a place, but He gives us the best of Himself while we are in His presence. What an honor! Join us this Sunday and see just how special you are to Jesus!
The messier and more complicated, the better! Read Matthew 9:9-17 in preparation!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Today's sermon is "The Sheep and The Goats" by Rev. Diane Bales. Today's scripture is Matthew 25:31-46.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Youth Sunday - September 18th, 2022
Join us this Sunday as our young people lead us in worship about "What Is In A Name?"
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Wars, racism, poverty, hunger, a long-lasting pandemic. Throughout the ages, the people of God have struggled. It’s hard to see God in our suffering, but Paul’s letter to the Romans reassures us that God is there even in the most difficult of times. On this anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we will reflect on the true hope that we can navigate tough times because nothing can separate us from God’s love. Please read Romans 8: 31-39 in preparation for Sunday worship.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
As a preview to Bible Study, this Sunday’s sermon will come from the book of Nehemiah! When God gives us a task, diligence is a must. We can plan all day, but if there is no execution, then all the plans are meaningless. How do we move to make the vision come to fruition? Let’s talk about it Sunday. Join us for “Don’t Just Strategize, Actualize!” Nehemiah 2:11-20 is our scripture.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
“…knowing that He who began a good work in you, will bring it to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Remember that verse? It is Philippians 1:6 – the theme scripture for our Capital Campaign. Through this scripture, Paul reminds us that everything is a work in progress! But, as we stated earlier this summer, the goal is to get 2% better each day. As we move towards a new day in ministry, with what we know as “good”, we are going to exam the work done in us and the works still to come.
Please read Philippians 1:3-11 in preparation for our sermon entitled, “Let the Circle Be Unbroken”
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Does anyone remember where this term is referenced in the Bible? I’ll give you a hint, it was stated multiple times really early on in scripture.
What I will sayis, despite our humanity, we are more like God than we realize! We are good, and good emanates from us more than we give ourselves credit for.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
"I Shall Not Be Moved" by Rev. Richard Williams from the sermon series "In For Service!"
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
"God is Good. Yes He is!" by Rev. Richard Williams from the sermon series "In For Service!"
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Smart decisions change the world!
Scripture says that wisdom is better than silver and gold. How do we make sure we are making the decisions that glorify God, edify our ministry, and allow us to live abundant lives collectively?
Please read Matthew 25:1-13 in preparation for our sermon entitled, “Door Number Two”
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
"Weakness" by Rev. Richard Williams from the sermon series "In For Service!"
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
After a powerful and thought-provoking sermon from Joey Baker, our Summer Sermon series “In For Service” continues. God is up to something and has somewhere for us to go! What is the fuel that propels you? How far can this fuel take you? Let’s talk Sunday about that and more! Come prepared for an unorthodox sermonic occasion. “Fill ‘Er Up!” is our sermon title. Luke 5:12-16 is our scripture.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
We will take a short detour from our Summer Sermon series “In For Service” to hear a very special word from a very special person.
Please come prepared for transformation!
"Atypical Message" by Joey Baker First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
"Real Talk" by Rev. Richard Williams from the sermon series "In For Service!"
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
This week begins a new Summer Sermon series!! “In For Service!“
The summer is a great time for self-reflection: a time to peak under the metaphorical hood and allow God to “tune us up” in preparation for what God has for us next!
This Sunday, we are evaluating something we all probably need a double dose of now: patience!! Please read Ephesians 4:1-6 in preparation, for our sermon entitled, "Take It Down a Notch!"
We are celebrating Fathers of all kinds this Sunday by affirming their presence and value in a difficult world! Please read Ephesians 6:1-4 as well as Proverbs 4 in preparation.
“High-Value Man” is the title for Sunday’s sermon.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
We were blessed by the Spirit’s presence last Sunday, and were reminded of the Spirit’s power. We know the Spirit is the gift of God, but the Spirit gives gifts to us as well! Thanks to your cards Sunday, we all know what they are! Now, is the time to put them to use. Please read 1 Corinthians 12 in its entirety for our sermon entitled, “The Missing Piece(s).” This promises to be a good one!
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
It’s Pentecost Sunday!!!!!
Every birthday, we decide who we want to be for the year. Sunday is the Church’s birthday. What will our church look like this upcoming year? Let’s discern what God is saying together. Please read Haggai (yes, Haggai!) Chapter 2 verses 1-5 for this Sunday. Our sermon title is “A Golden Birthday”.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Revelation 3:7-13 is our scripture. Sermon title is simply our charge for this week: “Hold On!” Let’s all hold to God’s unchanging hand until Sunday, and hold each other in prayer in kind.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Sunday, we celebrate the Ascension of Christ into Heaven. “Unprepared but Undaunted” is our sermon title for this Sunday. We may not always be prepared but we are never alone. Please read Acts 1:1-8 in preparation.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Sunday’s sermon is all about legacy.
What legacy have we inherited?
Whose legacy are we building?
What legacy will we ultimately leave?
We will explore this from many angles, especially from the lens of our church. Will we leave things better than we found them?
David was the anointed, chosen King of a united Israel, but in two generations, all his grandson had left was dominion over Judah – losing the majority of the Kingdom in the process.
“Succession Planning” is the title for this Sunday’s sermon. Please read 1 Kings 11:4, 9-13 and 12:1-16 in preparation.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Last week, I said that the Apostles experienced the Resurrection, but not the Transformation! It wasn’t until Jesus shows Peter the love we all desire that Peter was transformed. Once Peter led, surely everyone followed. Love can transform anything, especially those who show that agape love Christ models.
This Sunday, in honor of a day where love is reserved for some and a necessary comfort for others, we will all be transformed by “The Overwhelming, Never-Ending, Reckless Love of God”. Please finish John 21 in preparation.
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
The Resurrection wasn’t a one-time event. It wasn’t meant to be celebrated once a year, and then for things to return to status quo. Resurrection was supposed to lead to Transformation. We will celebrate Easter tide in the Spirit of Transformation. Please read John 21:1-14 in preparation for our Sermon, “2% Better!”
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
"We Are People of Hope" by Rev. Hoyt Huff First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/
Easter Service 2022 - "Autopilot" by Pastor Richard Williams
First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/