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Secular - A Christian man went on a safari When he was there, he found a huge lion. The man didn't have a gun and there was no way he could outrun the lion. So, he did the only thing he could do. He got on his knees and prayed "Dear God, I was always a good Christian. Will you perform a miracle and give…

The True Light Intro As we opened up the gospel of John last week we looked at his thesis statement. That is the reason that he is penning his gospel message. We saw in John 20:30-31 “30 Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples that are not written in this book. 31 But these…

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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…

Introduction: Light is necessary for sight. Without light no one could see anything. The eye only sees because light passes through the cornea, hits the retina (or back of the eye), and then sends electrical signals to the brain via the optic nerve. The image is then formed in the brain. The eye is such…

John 1:6-8 . 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him. 8 He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light. Who is represented by light? Jesus is represented by light . Which John is…

Light, Authority, and Salvation Intro Throughout the gospel of John we are presented with different themes that John wants us to see. One of those themes is light vs. darkness. We are all familiar with the ideas and experiences of light and darkness. That creaky door doesn’t bother us during the day,…

In that great and terrible day, there will be those white with shock when they find that they have depended upon a mental assent to Christianity instead of upon the miracle of the new birth! 7 A. W. Tozer people are so struggling with their version of salvation, that they miss the elephant in the room.....they…

Hey all, its good to be back and refreshed in the Spirit. Man, I will admit that I struggled with John 8 for a long time and I don’t claim that I know it all, but I do know that what the Spirit has given, it has shed some light on things. So quick review, where and when are we in John 8 , what’s happened…

Exegetical Point: Jesus is the light of the world, he is from the Father and speaks on his authority. Homiletic Point: Jesus the light of the world. Whoever follows him will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. Intro Kids - Can you see in the dark? How can you get around at night?…

Notes: The following text points out accusations that Jesus, who is the True Judge, makes against the Pharisees and religious leaders. 1. The first accusation: They have Inappropriate Belief (8:12-30) A. First verbal exchange: The Authority and Judgment of the Son, 8:12-20. “again” points to a change…

Good morning! It is a joy to gather together today as a community of believers, seeking to grow in our understanding of God's Word and its relevance to our lives. As we come before the Lord, let me share with you an illustration that captures the essence of our message today. Imagine, if you will, a…

(S1) What are the odds of being born in an exact place and in an exact time? “Scientists have calculated the probability you would exist as the unique person you are. The odds are 1 in 400 trillion (14 zeros). The probability of your parents meeting, falling in love, and procreating along with your ancestors……

Intro As we approach Christmas day we have been looking as a church at the theme of light and dark and how Jesus brings light into the world. Christmas is really such a wonderful time. People are generally happy and pleasant. The season gives us a special reason to interact with one another. As a kid,…

God created the earth in six days, or did he? This question has to be answered as we consider these verses that explicitly say that God created the earth in six days. This has been an ongoing discussion in the world and in the Church for almost 200 years. There are some Christians who are called young…

I believe the most important question anyone can ask has a great deal to do with Christmas. The most important question anyone can ask has much do to with really every corner of life, but this question—the most important question anyone can ask—is certainly something we must deal with at this time of…

What are the trimmings? The Nativity, The Lights, The Gifts, The Tree, The Feast What is the meaning of each of these trimmings? The Nativity - Tells the Christmas Story. The Lights - Who is the Light of the world? 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He…

Today we will continue making our way through Paul’s letter to the Ephesians... and BREAK into chapter 5. For the past several weeks, Paul has been calling us (the church) - to live a certain way! He started by pointing to the UNITY we have in the Body of Christ... In context - Both Jew and Greek - NOW…

Order of Service Welcome Hymn 25 I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his children begging for bread. 26 He is ever lending generously, and his children become a blessing. Prayer Children’s Talk Notices Sunday Morning 11am Lord’s Table - After Service Tithes…

This morning’s Scripture lessons are from the books of Genesis and Exodus. The first is... And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day. The second is... Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field…

I just want to say “Praise God” for the salvation's and baptisms He has allowed us to be part of the past two weeks, and as I started thinking about the new journey in life that these new Christians are taking, God pressed on my heart the question “What does it mean to follow Christ”? In biblical terms,…

Good afternoon. So good to see everyone this afternoon. This afternoon as we look at 1 John 2:3-11 , we are reminded of the importance of our call to obedience as Christians. Obedience is not a popular word in our culture today, and for some of us, it may even bring up feelings of resistance or rebellion.…

LIGHT… it is just fitting around this time of year. In the winter months we seem to miss the light more than ever. In our home we have a tradition where we load up in the car, sometimes we pack hot chocolate, we turn on Christmas music and we go driving around looking for Christmas lights. Sometimes…

Character Traits of the Believer # 4 1 John 2: 7-11 For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. A good man out of the good…

“You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give…