
Practicing The Way: Follow Me 02-16-25, Pastor Brian Rhen
February 16, 2025
The reality is that each day we are all potentially following something or someone other than Jesus. Sometimes this is intentional or unintentional. Either way, we so easily drift away from His way. In time, if we are not aware, we become formed in the image of something or someone else, instead of in the form of Jesus.
We are kicking off the Lenten season a month early at ACC to help us follow in the way of Jesus with the hope of it having greater meaning than ever before as we head towards celebrating Easter.
We will begin this series by asking, “Where are you?” And then from there we will set out over the next nine weeks to establish or reestablish a set of practices and relational rhythms that slow us down and open up space in our daily lives for Jesus to do what only Jesus can do—transform the deepest parts of us.
These ancient practices have much to offer us. By learning to rearrange our days, we can follow the Way of Jesus. Our hope is we will be with Him. Become like Him. And do as He did.
We offer age-appropriate programming for children from birth through 8th grade. We also offer a service livestream.
DATE | TOPIC | PASSAGES | RESOURCES | PRACTICE |
February 9 | Intro: Where are you? | Psalm 139:23-24 | See questions for 2/9 in the message archive | Spiritual Health Reflection (online) |
February 16 | Follow Me | Mark 1:6-18 | Video 1 Guide Ses.1 | Prayer/Solitude |
February 23 | Formation – Part 1 | Romans 12:1-2 | Video 2 Guide Ses.2 | Formation Audit |
March 2 | Formation – Part 2 | Luke 6:40 | Video 3 Guide Ses.3 | Scripture/Solitude |
March 9 | The Practices | Mark 1:35 | Video 4 Guide Ses.4 | Sabbath |
March 16 | Meeting God in Pain & Suffering | Matthew 26:36-39 | Video 5 Guide Ses.5 | Naming Emotions |
March 23 | Healing from Sin | Mark 2:17 | Video 6 Guide Ses. 6 | Confession |
March 30 | Crafting a Rule of Life | John 15:5-8 | Video 7 Guide Ses. 7 | Rule of Life (online) |
April 6 | Life Together | Mark 3:32-25 | Video 8 Guide Ses.8 | Spiritual Friendship |
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