Exodus 20:8-11: Rest (II)

 

This fall marks our sixth installation of “Be with Jesus and Follow His Way of Life,” a semiannual preaching series where we revisit our vision for discipleship to Jesus (with a focus on a particular practice).

But first, what is that vision for discipleship? Park Church exists to make disciples of Jesus for the glory of God and the joy of all people. What’s a disciple? A disciple is someone who has been reconciled to God by grace through faith in Christ and is learning to be with Jesus and follow His way of life.

This particular installation of the series is simply called “Rest” and is aimed at helping disciples of Jesus learn more about what it means to “be with Jesus” by helping us grow in our practices of rest and Sabbath. This mini-series precedes its sibling, “Work,” which we’ll visit in January 2026.

Genesis 1:23–2:3: Rest (I)

 

This fall marks our sixth installation of “Be with Jesus and Follow His Way of Life,” a semiannual preaching series where we revisit our vision for discipleship to Jesus (with a focus on a particular practice).

But first, what is that vision for discipleship? Park Church exists to make disciples of Jesus for the glory of God and the joy of all people. What’s a disciple? A disciple is someone who has been reconciled to God by grace through faith in Christ and is learning to be with Jesus and follow His way of life.

This particular installation of the series is simply called “Rest” and is aimed at helping disciples of Jesus learn more about what it means to “be with Jesus” by helping us grow in our practices of rest and Sabbath. This mini-series precedes its sibling, “Work,” which we’ll visit in January 2026.

A Life of Confession (Luke 18:9–14)

This is our fifth installation of our “Be with Jesus and Follow His Way of Life” multi-year preaching series. This particular installation is aimed at helping disciples of Jesus learn more about what it means to “be with Jesus” by helping us grow in our practice of confession and repentance in order to cultivate deeper communion with God.

The Practice of Confession (1 John 1:5–10)

This is our fifth installation of our “Be with Jesus and Follow His Way of Life” multi-year preaching series. This particular installation is aimed at helping disciples of Jesus learn more about what it means to “be with Jesus” by helping us grow in our practice of confession and repentance in order to cultivate deeper communion with God.

The Challenge of Confession (Psalm 32:1–5)

This is our fifth installation of our “Be with Jesus and Follow His Way of Life” multi-year preaching series. This particular installation is aimed at helping disciples of Jesus learn more about what it means to “be with Jesus” by helping us grow in our practice of confession and repentance in order to cultivate deeper communion with God.

The Need for Confession (Genesis 2:15–17; 3:1–15)

This is our fifth installation of our “Be with Jesus and Follow His Way of Life” multi-year preaching series. This particular installation is aimed at helping disciples of Jesus learn more about what it means to “be with Jesus” by helping us grow in our practice of confession and repentance in order to cultivate deeper communion with God.

Prayer: Yield

A semiannual rhythm at Park Church is a revisiting of our vision for discipleship to Jesus with a focus on a particular practice to that end. Over four Sundays this fall, we’ll focus on the “Be with Jesus” aspect of discipleship through the practice of prayer. Prayer is perhaps the most fundamental characteristic of a disciple of Jesus. The core of Jesus’ mission was to reconcile us to God so that we might enjoy Him and be empowered and transformed by His daily presence in our lives. At the heart of our relationship with Him is the privilege of being able to relate with God as our Father.

Prayer: Ask

A semiannual rhythm at Park Church is a revisiting of our vision for discipleship to Jesus with a focus on a particular practice to that end. Over four Sundays this fall, we’ll focus on the “Be with Jesus” aspect of discipleship through the practice of prayer. Prayer is perhaps the most fundamental characteristic of a disciple of Jesus. The core of Jesus’ mission was to reconcile us to God so that we might enjoy Him and be empowered and transformed by His daily presence in our lives. At the heart of our relationship with Him is the privilege of being able to relate with God as our Father.

Prayer: Rejoice

A semiannual rhythm at Park Church is a revisiting of our vision for discipleship to Jesus with a focus on a particular practice to that end. Over four Sundays this fall, we’ll focus on the “Be with Jesus” aspect of discipleship through the practice of prayer. Prayer is perhaps the most fundamental characteristic of a disciple of Jesus. The core of Jesus’ mission was to reconcile us to God so that we might enjoy Him and be empowered and transformed by His daily presence in our lives. At the heart of our relationship with Him is the privilege of being able to relate with God as our Father.

Prayer: Pause

A semiannual rhythm at Park Church is a revisiting of our vision for discipleship to Jesus with a focus on a particular practice to that end. Over four Sundays this fall, we’ll focus on the “Be with Jesus” aspect of discipleship through the practice of prayer. Prayer is perhaps the most fundamental characteristic of a disciple of Jesus. The core of Jesus’ mission was to reconcile us to God so that we might enjoy Him and be empowered and transformed by His daily presence in our lives. At the heart of our relationship with Him is the privilege of being able to relate with God as our Father.