The Gospel in Every Chapter of Life
The “Chapter” of the Graduate
June 1, 2025
Remembrances:
Brevity – Eternity – Grace – Kingdom
Stewardship
The “Graduation” Chapter of Life:
: The Word of God leads to the Purity of my heart
Psalm 119:9-11 How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
- Path to purity for the young person
- Seek you with all my heart
- Let me not stray
- Hidden your word in my heart
- Let me not stray
- Seek you with all my heart
: The Word of God as it brings Covering my life
Hebrews 4:12-13 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
- Active and Alive Word of God
- Everything is uncovered and laid bare before Him
: The Word of God and His direction
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
- Trust in the Lord
- Don’t lean on my understanding
- Acknowledge Him in all things
- HE will direct you
- Acknowledge Him in all things
- Don’t lean on my understanding
Digging Deeper: For group discussion and personal reflection
- Tell a ‘remembrance’ story of your own graduation from High School or beyond
- When you were a young child, what did you always tell your family and friends that you wanted to do when you grow up?
- Does it match what you do today or did in your working life?
- Have you been able to glorify God / honor God / in your working life?
- What are some ways you can honor God with your work? Your hobbies?
- Take some time to go through the three Scripture passages we studied in the sermon. Highlight those parts that speak loudly to you and what can change in your life now.
- What biblical advice do you have for young graduates today?
- Spend time as a group praying for the graduates that we honored today in worship.
Special Announcement:
Following our worship service, the membership is asked to remain behind for a brief but important time of taking a vote on Tim Kim.
LifeWay Calendar:
- June 8: Welcome lunch for new guests
- June 8: Youth Group
- June 15: Father’s Day
- June 19-23: Camp Wauconda for Youth
- June 22: Prayer Walking
- June 29: Communion
- June 29: Summer Kick-Off Picnic & Kickball