May 17, 2026

What's My Response?

Pastor: Gary Marburger Series: That You May... Scripture: John 5:17–30

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Message

THAT YOU MAY...
What’s My Response?"
John 5:17-30

Series Introduction:   John isn’t writing a Biography for Information, he’s writing an Invitation for Transformation- that you may Believe and that you may have Life.  That you may hear His voice and that you may respond.

Jesus Is Equal with the Father (John 5:17-20) (John 10:30) (Colossians 2:9)
This means that all of God was in Christ’s human body. (Hebrews 13:8) (Psalm 139:7-10) (Colossians 1:16-17)
Since Jesus does the works of God, His power is sufficient for your situation and His authority is absolute over your life.

Jesus Has Authority to Give Life (John 5:21,24) (John 11:25) (Ephesians 2:1)(Philippians 1:6)
Jesus begins life in you when you hear His Word, believe, and receive Him as Savior. (Romans 10:9-10)

Jesus Is The Final Judge (John 5:22,26–27)(Acts 17:31) (II Corinthians 5:10) (Revelation 20:12) (Hebrews 10:31)
This truth should do two things:  Humble us & Comfort us
The One who will judge you is the same One offering you eternal life.

Jesus Deserves the Same Honor as God (John 5:23)(Philippians 2:9-11) (Revelation 4:11)
 Let Love and Honor become the norm. (Romans 12:10)

Jesus’ Voice Raises the Dead (John 5:25,28–29) (I Thessalonians 4:16) (Philippians 3:20-21)
Jesus was victorious over death!  He is coming again! We have a hope and can live our lives for Christ.

Jesus Acts with Perfect Justice (John 5:30) (Acts 17:31)

Application: The voice that will one day call the dead from their graves
is the same voice calling you right now.  How you respond will change everything.

 

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Wycliffe Bible Translators

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Mission Romania

October 20-27
Leading a women’s conference for pastor’s wives!
Cost: $2500  - $200 Deposit due 6/18
Interest Meeting: 5/20 @ 5:30pm  - Prayer Room

 

Baptism

June 28 - 9:30 & 11:00 Gatherings
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VBS 2026 - Kingdom Quest

July 12 – 6-8pm
July 13-16 – 9am-12:30pm

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3 years – K Full
1st – 5th Grade - Limited

 

Welcome New Members From April

Kim Jensen
Brenda Shakleford

 

PCC 101

11am – June 7– Prayer Room
Connecting people into the life of our church. Come find out who we are; what we are about; and how YOU can be a part of it!

 

Serve Shelby

July 20-24 - Students (6–12 grade)
Serve Shelby is a week of serving our city through local projects and sharing the gospel. We’ll stay at Shelby Mission Camp and grow in faith together.
Cost: $150.
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Graduate Recognition

May 24 – both Gatherings
Church-wide recognition for all graduates (high school & above).  No need to sign up, just show up!

 

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Clubhouse Kids Ministry

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warehouse247 Student Ministry

Wednesday 5:30-7:45pm.  A Worship Gathering just for middle and high school students.  Cafe/Games/Worship/Teaching

 

Adult Connect Groups

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