A Golden Opportunity: I Found Freedom at a Burning Bush

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Series: Exodus: A Long Walk to Freedom Title: A Golden Opportunity: I Found Freedom at a Burning Bush Text: Exodus 3: 1-14 (NRSV) Preacher: Pastor Courtney Clayton Jenkins As we embark on a new year, many of us yearn to break free from the chains that have held us back, to chart a course through the uncertainties, and to step into the promises that await. What does it truly mean to exit oppressive patterns, navigate the wilderness of transition, and cross over into new beginnings? Join Pastor Courtney Clayton Jenkins for an incredible series, “Exodus: Lessons Learned on the Long Walk to Freedom”. Dive deep as Pastor Courtney preaches through the book of Exodus and discover timeless lessons that illuminate our own journey. Whether you’re seeking a fresh start, a deeper understanding, or strategies to move forward, this series offers a transformative blueprint for 2024 and beyond. Let’s journey together, drawing closer to God and the promises He has for us. In this sermon, we will journey through Exodus 3:1-14, delving into Moses’ encounter at the burning bush with a focus on the purpose and power of personal reflection in transformative moments. Through nine critical questions, we will explore our responses to God’s presence, calling, and the Divine opportunities offered to us. This exploration aims to connect Moses’ transformative experience with our own, inviting introspection on how we ‘turn aside’, become truly present, and surrender to God’s will. We will seek to understand the interplay between our personal freedom and our role in the wider community, acknowledging God’s attentive presence in our lives. The goal is to uncover how divine opportunities can guide us towards greater fulfillment and even greater freedom. When the Bush Burns: Nine Critical Questions to Ask Yourself in Transformative Moment(s) 1.    When Will You ‘Turn Aside’?       •     Inspired by Verse: Exodus 3:3       •     NRSV Text: “Then Moses said, ‘I must turn aside and look at this great sight, and see why the bush is not burned up.’” 2.     Are YOU Present?       •     Inspired by Verse: Exodus 3:4       •     NRSV Text: “When the Lord saw that he had turned aside to see, God called to him out of the bush, ‘Moses, Moses!’ And he said, ‘Here I am.’” 3.    When Will You Surrender?       •     Inspired by Verse: Exodus 3:5       •     NRSV Text: “Then he said, ‘Come no closer! Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.’” 4.     Do You Fully Comprehend Who You Have Been Talking To?       •     Inspired by Verse: Exodus 3:6       •     NRSV Text: “He said further, ‘I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.’ And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God.” 5.     When Will You Accept Your Transformation Isn’t Exclusive About You?       •     Inspired by Verses: Exodus 3:8 & 10       •     NRSV Text: “I have come down to deliver them from the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land to a good and broad land… So come, I will send you to Pharaoh to bring my people, the Israelites, out of Egypt.”        Join Us Today as we explore A Golden Opportunity: I Found Freedom at a Burning Bush with Exodus 3: 1-14 (NRSV)__ For more information about South Euclid United Church of Christ please visit: www.SouthEuclidUCC.org If you need prayer contact the Intercessory Prayer Ministry at Prayer@SouthEuclidUCC.org Your generosity makes our ministry possible, help fulfill our mission to “transform the lost into the found, and the found into followers of Jesus Christ who gather, grow, give and go.” www.GiveToSEUCC.org Text Amount to: 216-438-2888 Givelify: https://giv.li/3fbs4l. _ Stay Connected to Our Church & Our Pastor: Follow SEUCC online: https://www.facebook.com/SouthEuclidUCC/ https://www.instagram.com/southeucliducc/ https://twitter.com/southeucliducc Follow Pastor J: https://www.facebook.com/RevCCJ https://www.instagram.com/revccj/ Rev. Courtney Clayton Jenkins (@RevCCJ) | Twitter

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• Overcoming Obstacles