JOIN US LIVE
Believe:
God Moved Into The Neighborhood
Pastor Terry Fulks
March 30, 2025
14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. 15 (John bore witness about him, and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks before me, because he was before me.’ ”) 16 For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. 17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father’s side, he has made him known.
John 1:14–18 ESV
Here are three certainties concerning God moving into your neighborhood.
- God came to you.
- God came to you full of grace and truth.
- God came to you to make himself known.
Prayer: Dear God, I know how easily I can become distracted or stuck in the routines of life. Too often, these habits lead me to leave You out. I say You are the most important part of my life, yet my schedule doesn’t always reflect that. Please forgive me for not seeking You as I should, and thank You for Your endless grace. Fill me with a deep hunger and thirst for You.
Quotes:
“The Son of God became man to enable men to become the sons of God.”
- C. S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
“The best of all is, God is with us.”
- John Wesley
Points to ponder:
- God went to a lot of trouble to get to know you and you Him.
- What kind of effort are you making to get to know God?
- Truth is the container for God’s grace.
- The greatest miracle in the Bible is God becoming human.
- Would you like to know God?
Connection Prayer: Lord, I need to know you. Give me a hunger and thirst for you. I want to thank you for your light, life, love, and your truth. I now, with what faith I have, confess that you Jesus died on the cross for my sins, were buried, and rose from the dead on the third day. I take you as my Savior, Lord, and Leader. Please forgive me of my sins and thank you for your forgiveness. Help me to follow you all the days of my life. Amen.
Next steps for the new believer:
- If you prayed the connection prayer with me:
- Pick up a new believer pack as you leave.
- Read John 3, three times before you go to bed tonight.
- Read the gospel of John all the way through by reading about ten verses a day.
Next steps for the believer:
- This week review the sermon notes at least twice.
- Examine whether or not you really know God or just have head knowledge of God.
- Everyday thank God that God came for you.
- Read John 1 for next week’s message.
We’re so glad you’re joining us online! For all of our upcoming events visit our events page!
Thank you for your support. Click the link below to give online.
We’d love to pray for you. While you are here, say a prayer for others.
If you prayed the Connection Prayer today let us know! We would love to connect with you and get you a new believer pack. You can send your information to info@thirstwi.com