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There is a gap We don’t know how long of a gap is betwen (v.11) and (v.12), but there is. Pharisees and scribes spoke to Jesus (vv. 3-7). Jesus spoke to the Pharisees (vv.7) Pharisees and scribes are convicted and leave (vv.8-9) Jesus speaks and interacts with the woman (vv.10-11) That is where we just…

This evening I would like to spend a few minute talking about the light in the night. Who is this light and why do we need to focus on him? So if you have your bible go head and turn to John 1:1-14 . If you do not have a bible thats ok you can follow along on the screen in a few minutes. Before we look…

From the beginning Ah, what a beautiful start, assurance we have from John and the apostles for the Christian then and the Christian today. John starts with a great truth then to them and a great truth that has been preserved for us today. John’s aim was to remind and assure the church a few things.…

He Who Has Ears Jesus here is speaking to His Apostles and others V 8 The Word of God is the seed that is scattered about So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. there are 4 different types of listeners V 12-15 V 16-18 we have another parable given but this time it is given to…

God’s . . . As we continue to look at whosoever, may we look back and then look forward today. 14 “As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up; 15 so that whoever believes will in Him have eternal life. As it was whosoever looked up at the servant was saved,…

Keep Them Away The Shepherds at the time of Jesus were... the low life's bottom of the social ladder- above the lepers they were untrustworthy- not allowed to testify they were not spiritually clean — so keep them away from the temple they smelled like sheep it’s better off if they stayed out in the…

John’s appeals An appeal, consider this as we get started. Is an appeal a plea or a command? How about in our passage we go from just an appeal, an urging, to a command. Here is where we were, first. An appeal to refrain from sin ( 1Jn2:1-2 ) An appeal to obey, keep the commands, to keep the word.( 1Jn2:3-5…

Introduction Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico. Bat show at dusk. Going out to eat! 1,200 mosquitoes per hour - 6 - 8,000 per night! Each bat! You might think that there is not life in caves other than the bats that sleep their during the daylight hours. Troglobites. Spiders, crickets, mites, and scorpions…

What Time is It in Your Soul? BC — Before Christ in Only Darkness AD — After Christ is Only Eternal Light The season of Epiphany is the season of God revealing, demonstrating, showing, himself as the fulfiller of the promise to Adam and Eve that he would find a way back for mankind to once again reside…

The Prologue Continues We are still in the prologue ( Jn1:1-14 ) of the Gospel. There is still more to learn. Some words to consider are God, beginning, Him and our key word tonight “Light.” John introduces Jesus as “the light” (v.4) The light shines in the darkness (v.5) It was the light that John the…

INTRODUCTION A. The “I Am” Series 1. Jesus reveals Himself as the eternal Son of God 2. The “I AM” statements help us understand Him B. The Light of the World 1 Jesus returned to the Mount of Olives, 2 but early the next morning he was back again at the Temple. A crowd soon gathered, and he sat down…

John 1:4-5 “In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” James 1:21 “Therefore putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls.”…

The Magi V 1 Astrologers from the east maybe from Babylon With the captivity from Israel to Babylon Daniel’s prophecies other prophets writings or maybe they were given a prophecy from God about the star but the new star appeared when they were in the east they saw it and knew what it meant they made…

Introduction The voice we drop into when we talk to kids vs adults. Embarrassing when you get those two mixed up. The added stress for parents, especially moms. Conversations about the struggle of loneliness and craving for interaction with other adults. I think sometimes there is just a need to be recognized,…

The phrase “the darkest day” or “darkest hour” has been used throughout history describing a time when bad events are at their worst. Some darkest days in history were; The early period of World War II, from the mid-1940 to mid-1941, when it was certain that Britain would be invaded by Germany [ Churchill…

Nature of Paul’s ministry Vv 1-2 A persevering gospel ministry because of God’s mercy. V 1 A ministry to display the truth of God’s word. V 2 Ministry veiled to the perishing Vv 3-4 But the gospel is veiled to the perishing. V 3 Satan has blinded the minds of unbelievers so they cannot see the light…

Life, light, some thoughts What is the purpose of the Gospel of John, do you remember? I think as we continue to look at this book to bring belief that you will see life, light are some key themes. May we be reminded a few things as we get started tonight. I want you to sit back for a few as I journey…

Intro What is the Good New of Jesus? Most simply - Jesus died for my sins. Memorize those five words and you have the message of Jesus’ life. The Gospel is simple. Sometimes we overcomplicate it. But we can oversimplify it too. “Jesus died for my sins” is true, and a needed starting point, I want to…

Introduction: What things are you passionate about? Do you love to fish? Do you love golfing? Do you love going to the gym or hanging out with friends? Maybe you love gaming or hanging out with friends? Have you noticed that the things we are passionate about will always find time in our schedule and…

Make an impact slide here Illustration: There was an article with pictures showing a tragic story. A woman in Western Kansas was hanging clothes on clothes line and her 4-year old son wandered off it would seem somewhere in the adjoining wheatfield. The parents looked all day for the child, but to no…

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called…

Jesus resources his disciples for thr prophesied troubles at hand.

I . Intro . A . The gospel of salvation is glorious! 1. James Smith, a Christian writer wrote: “The gospel is a glorious revelation of divine grace — a manifestation of the purpose and good pleasure of God, to save sinners in harmony with, and to the honor of — all His divine perfections.” 2. "The gospel…

origin- where did I come from purpose- who am I, Whose I am destiny- why does it matter morality- right and wrong God’s Story of our Origins Read Genesis 1 God created Colossians 1:15-17 “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven…

God’s perfect love Love is perfected ( 1Jn4:17 ) and God’s perfect love is in us ( 1Jn4:12 ). Tonight we are going to be looking at love, that perfected love given, evidenced by the nature of love and proven by the application of the believers. Let’s start with a question, when you think of the apostle…