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In John 14:6-7, Jesus makes what is perhaps his most counter-cultural "I Am" statement. As "the way, the truth and the life", Jesus doesn't just show us the way to the Father - He IS the way to the Father. As His followers, we must be obedient to His way and connected to His truth in order to bring about His life. And as we share this with others, we have the privilege to use God's living and active words from scripture.

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Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided

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Have you ever felt like your life isn't producing the fruit you thought it would? In John 15, we see Jesus describe himself to his disciples as the "true vine". He says that remaining in Him - abiding with Him - is the key to living a fruitful life that glorifies the Father. How do you sense He wants you to draw closer to Him in this season?

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Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM (EST).

Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided



Stay Connected!

Website: http://localchurchgr.org

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Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC

Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect

Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events



If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give



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There is a strange and compelling power of Jesus's sacrificial and all-encompassing love. This beauty is what Jesus is referring to when, in John 10, he calls himself "the good shepherd". As His sheep, we should emulate Him in laying down our lives for others.



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Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM (EST).



Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided



Stay Connected!

Website: http://localchurchgr.org

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Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr

Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC

Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect

Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events



If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give



Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

Might pursuing a life of safety on our own hold us back from experiencing the life God has for us?



Many of us think that we can create a life of safety and security through our own means. With enough planning and smart decisions, we will be safe. But in John 10, Jesus tells us that He is the shepherd who we go through for refuge and protection in the world. In week 4 of our "I Am" series, we learn that recognizing Jesus's voice and following Him is what give us life to the fullest. Other things that promise safety are illusions - it is only found in Him.



Scripture References: John 10, Psalm 23



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Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM (EST).



Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided



Stay Connected!

Website: http://localchurchgr.org

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Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr

Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC

Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect

Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events



If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give



Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

We continue our i am series by looking at another one of Jesus’ statements and the story that it is embedded in. Jesus is the light of the world. His proclamation of this and the response that followed offers us the chance to reassess our source(s) of light and invites us to surrender to Jesus for true fulfillment.



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Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM (EST).



Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided



Stay Connected!

Website: http://localchurchgr.org

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Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr

Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC

Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect

Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events



If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give



Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

While we wrestle with the disappointment of a different offer being accepted on a building we continue to feel like God has for us, the Bible encourages us to bring those to God and remember God’s mighty works. Our birthday presented the perfect opportunity for that.



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Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM (EST).



Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided



Stay Connected!

Website: http://localchurchgr.org

Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr

Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr

Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC

Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect

Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events



If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give



Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care