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Introduction: As I was thinking and praying about what to share during my final sermon on staff, I began to think of the transition that I am making as well as the church.   We as pastors have been consistently focused on three priorities over the last several years: prayer, worship and equip.   So, even though I may no longer be on staff in a few weeks at this church, as a member of this church I believe just as strongly that Hesston MB needs to continue to be about these priorities in the days ahead.   However, the more I prayed about it, the more I realized that to get to these priorities, we as a church also had to make some transitions so that is why I am entitling this message “Transitional Thoughts”.   Transition is defined as “the process or an instance of changing from one form, state, activity, or place to another.” Educate to Equip- Ephesians 4:11-16 ·          What is the difference?   o    To e...

This Sunday, I continue a 5 week series on the solas of the Reformation.  What is a sola?  It is the Latin word for alone.  This week, we will focus on to the glory of God alone.  Here are a few things to ponder prior to Sunday: Read the Bible passage : Romans 11:33-36 and Psalm 115:1 Questions to think about: How would you define glory? Why is it so easy for us to focus on our own glory rather than God's? How does beholding glory impact how we live? If it's not to the glory of God alone, what do we look to instead?  Helpful Resources Why the Reformation Still Matters by Michael Reeves and Tim Chester Sola! What Are We Fighting For? by Leann Luchinger and Heather Choate Davis Rejoicing in Christ  by Mike Reeves A Gospel Primer by Milton Vincent Look and Live by Matt Papa Song To Reinforce Message: My Tribute or To God Be The Glory