A Golden Opportunity: I Found Freedom at a Burning Bush Part II

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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: Critical Questions to Ask Yourself in Transformative Moment(s)        6.     When Will You Accept That God Has Been Listening to You?       •     Inspired by Verse: Exodus 3:8       •     NRSV Text: “I have observed the misery of my people who are in Egypt; I have heard their cry on account of their taskmasters. Indeed, I know their sufferings.”        7.    When Will You Listen to God?       •     Inspired by Verse: Exodus 3:10       •     NRSV Text: “So come, I will send you to Pharaoh to bring my people, the Israelites, out of Egypt.”        8.    When Will You Stop Disqualifying Yourself?       •     Inspired by Verse: Exodus 3:11       •     NRSV Text: “But Moses said to God, ‘Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh, and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?’”        9.   When Will You Get the Point?       •     Inspired by Verse: Exodus 3:12 and 14       •     NRSV Text: “He said, ‘I will be with you; and this shall be the sign for you that it is I who sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall worship God on this mountain…”He said, “I will be with you; and this shall be the sign for you that it is I who sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall worship God on this mountain.” God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” He said further, “Thus you shall say to the Israelites, ‘I AM has sent me to Join Us Today as we explore A Golden Opportunity: I Found Freedom at a Burning Bush Part II 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