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Exegetical Point: John the Baptist must give way to Jesus the Christ. Receive Jesus for Life, reject him for wrath. Homiletic Point: As above. Intro This passage is probably not somewhere that we tend to camp. We love to dwell on the truths of the first half of chapter 3, and the compelling story of…

What is the worst way to wake up in the middle of the night? I’ve been awakened quite suddenly by sick children and that is pretty bad. I can also remember word for word what the fire alarm in my dorm room would scream at us when someone pulled it at 3 am. However, I think one of the worst ways to be…

1. The source of animosity. (vs. 1-3) What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? A. The origin of animosity. B. The anatomy of animosity. You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel.…

This morning we are starting a new series titled Criticizing Jesus: The Words of Jesus. In this five-week series we will look at the criticisms Jesus faced during his ministry. What does each criticism reveal about Jesus’s character, priorities, authority, and mission? If you look at the Gospels you…

He Must Increase Introduction 22 After this, Jesus and his disciples went to the Judean countryside, where he spent time with them and baptized. 23 John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty of water there. People were coming and being baptized, 24 since John had not yet been…

18 Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. People came and asked him, “Why do John’s disciples and the Pharisees’ disciples fast, but your disciples do not fast?” 19 Jesus said to them, “The wedding guests cannot fast while the groom is with them, can they? As long as they have the groom…

And so we are now at the conclusion of the book of Revelation we have only four chapters remaining. We have spent twenty-five weeks so far looking at the details and the intricacies of this single book. Throughout these many weeks we have seen on full display the just judgment of the wicked. We were…

As we return to our study of John's Gospel, we jump ahead to an incredibly comforting promise from Jesus given during an incredibly troubling time. Find peace and hope in our study of John 14:1-6.

Live life shaped by Messiah’s merciful call Intro me Rather than looking at tiny slices of the bible in isolation, reading things in context is always important. Each passage we study fits into the bigger story, slotted together with those around it like puzzle pieces. This week it’s particularly important…

Hello and welcome back to our devotions through the gospel of John. Last time we looked at Jesus calling his disciples and noticed that as we follow Jesus it should compel us to bring others to him. Today we are going to look at a somewhat familiar story and it is when Jesus turns water into wine. And…

December of 2000, Christmas Eve. This was a night I had been looking forward to! Before we went to church that evening I gave Lisa Thompson a GIFT … The gift extended an offer, an invitation to be my bride… “Will You Marry Me Dec 24, 2000” I dropped to one knee and presented her with a ring… She said…

Introduction John 20:30–31 (HCSB) 30 Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of His disciples that are not written in this book. 31 But these are written so that you may believe Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and by believing you may have life in His name. Opening Prayer These two verses…

Proof! We all want it, proof. Show we the proof, the evidence so I can evaluate it and draw a conclusion. Our passage this morning is where from the claim offered by John the Baptist to the proof of the claim starting to be offered. Purpose of the gospel to give proof of Jesus and what belief in Him…

Weddings At a wedding, my granddaughter Melissa asked, “Why is a bride always dressed in white?” “Because white represents happiness, and today is the happiest day of her life,” I replied. Her next question was: “Then why is the groom dressed in black?” - Clara Null I was watching my five-year-old granddaughter…

The Royal Wedding Throughout history weddings have been special events. They are a time when two people come together to commit to spending their lives with one another. Love them or hate them weddings are special. Different cultures have different expectations and traditions for the wedding ceremony.…

The Houston Astros have become one of the top teams in Major League Baseball. They have won two world series titles in the last five years. One of their star players is Jose Altuve. He is a second baseman with an incredible batting average. The man is fast. He is known for his hitting and his speed.…

Secular - During a wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the pastor with an unusual offer. He said, "I'll give you $100 if you'll change the wedding vows. When you get to me and the part where it asks if I promise to 'love, honor, cherish' and 'forsaking all others, be faithful to her forever,' I'd…

The New Beginning Shortly after being called as the Associate pastor in Georgia, I recieved a message from some of my close friends in DFW. They had been dating for a while and now felt like it was time for them to get married. And they asked me to officiate the wedding. I was honored to be asked. This…

Angelic Visit Zechariah had a visit from Gabriel when he was performing his priestly duties in the temple told of him being a father because Elizabeth is barren and she has born the shame of being without children her family and friends are looking down on her because of the sin she must have done to…

John the Baptist gives a great example for us of how to be a voice that points to Christ.

God’s Calendar And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years: all months started on a new moon the month cannot start unless the new moon is sighted so what happens if the new moon…

It was December of 2000, Christmas Eve. This was a night I had been looking forward to! Before we went to church that evening I gave Lisa Thompson a GIFT … The gift extended an offer, an invitation to be my bride… “Will You Marry Me Dec 24, 2000” I dropped to one knee and presented her with a ring… She…

Welcome Good morning and welcome to First community Church, where we worship The Lord in Spirit and in Truth, one verse at a time. What a beautiful week we had and what a beautiful day we are having already. This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. Are you glad? We have so…

Introduction: Fasting for a blood test Intermittent fasting Fasting for prayer Donald Whitney wrote this in his book Spiritual Disciples for the Christian Life : Quick. What do people who fast look like? What kinds of people come to your mind? Do they appear a bit strange? Are they John the Baptist types?…