Summary: We live in a world where cultural norms often clash with God’s truth. But what does it look like to live differently—not in opposition, but with purpose and influence? "Countered Culture" is a five-week series where we’ll explore how to resist being shaped by the world and instead, shine Christ’s light into it. From navigating modern challenges to impacting those around us, this series will give you practical tools to live boldly and faithfully.
Key Verse: “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:1-2
5. His Kingdom Come
Joel Thomas | May 25, 2025 | Life Notes
Key Verses: “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. Matthew 6:9-13
4. Servants Lead the Way
Stone Hood | May 18, 2025 | Life Notes
Key Verses: Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:42-45
3. Embrace Your Story
Annabelle Nakabiri Ssebakijje | May 11, 2025
Key Verse: He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8
2. Faith Over Fear
Joel Thomas | May 4, 2025 | Life Notes
Key Verse: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
1. Less Is More
Joel Thomas | April 27, 2025 | Life Notes
Key Verse: He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds of flour until it worked all through the dough.” Matthew 13:33