Starting on June 14th, we’ll begin a 12-part sermon series exploring the invitations Christ freely extends to sinners and the unshakable promises God gives to those who belong to him.

God’s gospel isn’t merely an entry point into the Christian life. It’s our ongoing source of forgiveness, peace, rest, identity, perseverance, hope, and future glory.

In the first half of the series, we’ll focus on Christ’s invitations: to come and be forgiven, reconciled, rested, united to him, discipled, and sent into the world.

In the second half, we’ll focus on gospel assurances: we are loved, kept, adopted, built together as God’s people, destined for resurrection, and welcomed into eternal fellowship with God forever.

Christ freely calls sinners to himself and he faithfully keeps all who come.

Use the schedule below to read the text in advance. Remember, what you gain from Gathered Worship is related to how much heart preparation you do.

[ Sermon Schedule ]

Major Themes

• Christ’s Gracious Invitation to Sinners — Jesus welcomes the guilty, weary, helpless, and burdened to come freely to him by grace.
• Assurance Grounded in God’s Promises — The believer’s confidence rests finally not in ourselves but in Christ’s finished work, ongoing intercession, and preserving power.
• Union with Christ — Every blessing of salvation flows from being united to Christ by faith.
• Rest for the Weak and Hope for the Suffering — Jesus provides peace for troubled consciences, endurance for suffering saints, and hope for those who feel spiritually fragile.
• The Church as God’s Kept People — God not only saves individuals, but forms a people who belong to him, care for one another, proclaim the gospel together, and await the coming kingdom.
• The Presence of God with His People — The goal of salvation is joyful fellowship with God forever.

Series Outline

1. Come and Be Forgiven - Luke 7:36-50
2. Come and Be Reconciled - Romans 5:1-11
3. Come and Find Rest - Matthew 11:25-30
4. Come and Be United - John 15:1-11
5. Come and Follow Me - Mark 1:16-20
6. Come and Be Sent - John 20:19-23
7. You Are Loved - Romans 8:31-39
8. You Are Kept by God - 1 Peter 1:3-5
9. You Are God’s Child - 1 John 3:1-3
10. You Are God's House - Hebrews 3:1-6
11. You Will Be Raised - 1 Corinthians 15:42-58
12. You Will Dwell with God Forever - John 14:1-6

Memory Verse

To those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ: May mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you. (Jude 1-2 ESV)