Access Church

New Series This Sunday

whittney.gilmer — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:05:50 +0000

Imagine how different your outlook on life would be if you had absolute confidence that God was with you.

Imagine how differently you would respond to difficulties, temptations, and even good things if you knew with certainty that God was in all of it and was planning to leverage it for good.

In other words, imagine what it would be like to have PERFECT faith.

Join us this Sunday at Access Church as Andy Stanley kicks off a new six-part series and builds a biblical case for five things God uses to grow BIG faith.

This Sunday—GroupLink!

whittney.gilmer — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:27:33 +0000

Join us at GroupLink August 29, 4:30pm. Register now and get directions.

What happens at GroupLink?
You will be greeted by a facilitator who will direct you to a part of the room based on your stage of life. Dessert and coffee will be served while you meet others with whom you could potentially be in a group.

After meeting with the other people in your stage of life and perhaps even your area of town, we will form groups. With your new community group, you will watch a short video and spend some time getting to know each other.

Is childcare provided at GroupLink?
Childcare is not provided, but we do reimburse (at a predetermined rate) for babysitters needed in order to attend the GroupLink event. Childcare reimbursement forms are provided at GroupLink.

What is the difference between GroupLink and a Community Group?
You go to GroupLink, a two-hour event, to join a community group. Community groups are small groups of six married couples or eight individuals of the same gender that meet weekly in someone’s home for fellowship, Bible study, and prayer.

GroupLink—August 29, 4:30pm

whittney.gilmer — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:54:59 +0000

Success at Access Church is defined by how many of us move from large environments into community groups.

The community group is the best place for sustained life change to occur. In community groups, we study God’s Word together and discuss the issues and challenges of life. It’s also where we pray, care for one another, and are missed if we don’t show up.

Practically speaking, there will never be a way for all of us to personally connect with everyone who attends our church. That’s why we place such a high premium on group life. It’s how we develop meaningful relationships at Access.

To find out more about community groups, we encourage you to join us at GroupLink Sunday, August 29, 4:30pm.

Click here to register and get directions.

New Series: Everybody

whittney.gilmer — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:02:18 +0000

All world religions emphasize earning your way into God’s good graces. Do this, don’t do that, and you’re in.

Unfortunately many people have thought this way about Christianity—that it is about living a good life so that you’ll make the cut. But a closer look reveals a much different picture of who is invited in, which means there’s hope for everyone.

Join us this Sunday, August 15, as Andy Stanley presents part one of a new three-part series, “Everybody.” See you there!

The “Missing Ingredient”

whittney.gilmer — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 20:07:23 +0000

We all drift. We start off with great intentions, determined to stay the course. But along the way, we find ourselves slowly sliding back into the places and behaviors we intended to avoid. Somehow our commitments and convictions just aren’t able to help us on their own.

There is a missing ingredient that we need if we’re going to stay on the right track.

Join us this Sunday, August 8, as Andy Stanley shares the “Missing Ingredient.” See you at Access Church!

Simple

whittney.gilmer — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:47:06 +0000

In a time when religious leaders and a religious system made it increasingly complicated to connect with God, a teacher appeared whose message was profoundly…simple.

Jesus arrived on the stage of world events and announced that God’s intent was to connect with, not confuse, mankind. To those who were considered most distant from God, Jesus offered this simple invitation, “Follow me.”

People who accepted his offer found themselves captivated by an extraordinary faith leading them to adopt a lifestyle that turned the world upside down.

Please join us Sunday, July 18, as Andy Stanley begins the three-part series, “Simple.” See you there!

New Series: Simple

whittney.gilmer — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 02:08:05 +0000

There is a common misconception that the church is a gathering place for saintly, perfect people. Some think that being a Christian means observing a set of rules or commandments.

The reality is that the Christian life is about a relationship with Jesus Christ. And, at the heart of that relationship is an invitation that Jesus extends to people from all experiences of life: “Follow me.”

Join us this Sunday for part one of “Simple.” We’d love to have you!

New Series: Starting Point

whittney.gilmer — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:23:03 +0000

Are you frustrated as you try to live out the Christian life? Maybe you’ve tried, only to find that you keep giving in to the same temptations over and over again. You really do want to live out your faith, but you find yourself unable to at times.

In a new series starting June 27, Andy Stanley will discuss how the Holy Spirit helps us live out our Christian faith by leading us into lawless living. Don’t miss the kick-off of “Starting Point.” See you this Sunday at Access Church!

Shane Witbeck’s Baptism

richbarrett — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:02:00 +0000

On Easter Sunday, Shane Witbeck was able to publicly declare his faith in Jesus Christ. Before you watch, you might want to read a letter Shane wrote 18 months ago about his faith journey. Watch as Shane tells his story:

Faith, Hope, and Luck

whittney.gilmer — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:54:00 +0000

Our faith in God often hinges on his activity–or inactivity–in our daily experiences. When our prayers are answered or when God shows up in an unmistakable way, our faith soars. When God is silent or doesn’t come through, it becomes harder to trust him and our confidence wanes.

But it doesn’t have to be that way–it’s not supposed to be that way. This five-part series is guaranteed to transform your thinking about faith. Join us and discover the difference between faith and hope. Andy Stanley explains what we can expect of God every time we come to him with a request. And he exposes the flaws in what some have labeled, “The Faith Movement.”

Faith, Hope, and Luck is not just another message series. This content is foundational for everyone who desires to be an informed follower of Christ. Join us Sunday, April 18, for the series kick-off. See you there!