WORSHIP GUIDE
March 1, 2026
Believe - The Gospel of John Sermon Series
Love Him or Hate Him
Pastor Mike Powers
Scripture Passage: John 11:45-54
45 Many of the Jews therefore, who had come with Mary and had seen what he did, believed in him, 46 but some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done. 47 So the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered the council and said, “What are we to do? For this man performs many signs. 48 If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” 49 But one of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all. 50 Nor do you understand that it is better for you that one man should die for the people, not that the whole nation should perish.” 51 He did not say this of his own accord, but being high priest that year he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation, 52and not for the nation only, but also to gather into one the children of God who are scattered abroad. 53 So from that day on they made plans to put him to death.
54 Jesus therefore no longer walked openly among the Jews, but went from there to the region near the wilderness, to a town called Ephraim, and there he stayed with the disciples.
Main Idea: When you meet Jesus, hearts are exposed: some believe, others harden.
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Depth of our rebellion.
2. Depth of our worldliness.
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Depth of our Savior.
Weekly Prayer Prompts:
Praying Scripture will help build a more focused and creative prayer life. Read the Scripture text slowly and carefully. As you read, pray as the Lord brings prayers to your mind, and you can use these prompts if you get stuck or need more ideas. The point is to practice prayer, so even if you don’t pray through the whole list, just doing it is a success!
John 11:45-54
Ask God for many around you to see what he’s doing and believe.
Pray for courage for believers around the world facing persecution.
Ask the Lord to remove any anxiety about what men can do to you because of your faith.
Praise God for knowing the future.
Pray that God would quickly gather his children from around the world to faith in Jesus.
Pray for wisdom in how to deal with people who oppose you.
Ask the Spirit to be strong and clear in the ways he leads you.
Pray that you would be responsive to the Spirit’s leading.
MINISTRY REPORT
February 22, 2026
Sunday Worship Count - 1248
Total General Fund Contributions and Preschool at The Creek Income
Week of February 16-22, 2026: $ 79,343
Year to Date: $ 705,665
Food Pantry Update:
Our next Community Food Pantry - Saturday, March 28 (9-11 am)
** IMMEDIATE NEED FOR NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS **
Click Here for a List of Needed Food Items
Our Community Food Pantry events are held twice a month on the second and fourth Saturdays. Please contribute as you are able to assist us in helping families facing hunger. Items may be dropped off in the collection barrels both inside and outside the church near the office entrance. Thank you for your donations and compassion.
>> Questions about Church Membership? If you have questions regarding how to become a member at Richland Creek or if you would like to update your information for our church database then please email Donna Wright donna@richlandcreek.com.
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