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Romans 8:4-27 We continue this morning in our study of the Great Life. God has promised us a life that is abundant, not just routine. Like living in the Promised Land, a land flowing with milk and honey…the Spiritual life is a life full of promise and blessing. We have learned that there are three types…

Is it true? Just because someone says something, does it make it true? Jesus makes bold claims regarding his deity. Today we will look at the collaborating witnesses. Recent claims ( Jn4:26 , 5:8 , 17-18 , 24 , 26-27 ) He is the Messiah ( Jn4:26 ) He calls for faith in the word ( Jn5:8 ) He claims to…

1. The setting, vs. 22-24. A. Jesus ministering in rural Judea, 22. Following the events of Jesus and His encounter with Nicodemus, Jesus and His disciples left Jerusalem to travel in the more rural areas of Judea, where He was spending time with them outside the pressures and conflicts in Jerusalem…

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…

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…

6 This is He who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not only by water, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who bears witness, because the Spirit is truth. 7 For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one. 8 And there are…

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…

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…

Secular - Sometimes we pastors have great confidence in that what we say will get through to others. Sometimes it is true, sometimes not so much. Here is one such story. Two little boys were best friends at church, but they both had a reputation for getting into trouble. One Sunday, one of the boys was…

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…

Order of Service Welcome Hymn - Psalm Reading Walk about Zion, go around her, number her towers, consider well her ramparts, go through her citadels, that you may tell the next generation that this is God, our God forever and ever. He will guide us forever. Prayer Teen Talk Hymn - Notices Prayer Meeting…

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?…

The Sinner vs. Eternal Life Do you believe God? 1 JOHN 5:6–12 Main Idea: Christians can be certain that God has given us eternal life through His Son. Bertrand Russell lived from 1872–1970. He was a well-known atheistic philosopher who authored more than 100 books, wrote a three-volume autobiography,…

Jehovah’s Witnesses and their message will spread like gangrene, among whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus, who have deviated concerning the truth by saying the resurrection has already taken place, and they are upsetting the faith of some. Much can be said about the details of Jehovah’s Witness doctrines…

Notes for the message: Time: Between Feast of Booths (Tabernacles), in Sept./Oct ., and the Feast of Dedication, in Nov./Dec. Location: Jerusalem, outside the Temple. 1. The fifth sign: Healing the blind man, 8:1-7. [verse 1] — lit., from the hour of his birth; he doesn’t know what it means to see. [verse…

3 Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” 12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to…

Don't wait, just run. God determines what course your race takes, just focus on running, He will see you through with purpose and love. For a true child of God, there is only one race to run. A true child of God will run the race by following the witness because they understand the process that will…

Good Morning. We have gathered together to witness today to the fact that Jesus has risen from the Grave. This is the moment that we get to celebrate that Jesus is Lord and we celebrate our salvation through him. WE are to be a witness to this. Have you ever had to be a witness to an accident, or a crime.…

Hello, church. Today we are going to look at the last few verses of 1 Peter, where the apostle Peter concludes his letter to the persecuted Christians in Asia Minor. Today's title is “The True Grace of God” the passage is 1 Peter 5:12-14 He has been encouraging them to stand firm in their faith, to endure…

Intro: I love my brother, he is a pretty awesome dude and I have the privileged to see him grow up in life. Look my brother is not a saint by any means and he would be the first to admit this. Hey bro if your watching, love ya man, but I am going to tattle on ya a bit. He made just about every mistake…

“You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. Introduction One commandment no one claims to have kept. Almost everyone condemns lying and yet everyone does it. “I lied, but I am not a liar.” In the context of the courtroom God is concerned for the protection of the innocent . Not much forensic…

Jesus called Peter, who was a fisherman by trade, to be a shepherd by calling when He said, “Take care of My lambs; shepherd My sheep; feed My flock (see John 21:15–17 ). And Peter understood that being a shepherd meant two things: to nourish the flock, as Paul told the elders of Ephesus in Acts 20:28…

Testimony! Testimony In law and in religion, testimony is a solemn attestation as to the truth of a matter (Wikipedia). Today we are going to look at the testimony of God that life is in the Son, but first lets look back at some witnesses as a reminder. Witnesses that John has previously used ( 1Jn5:6-10…

Trouble in the Text: People are confused about John’s identity. Notes: A later reflection on John the Baptist: his mission & position before Jesus. The Gospel of John was written ~60 years after the Crucifixion & Resurrection. John was defined by what he was not: Not the Light Not the Messiah Not Elijah…

One day a group of scientists got together and decided that man had come a long way and no longer needed God. So they picked one scientist to go and tell Him that they were done with Him. The scientist walked up to God and said, "God, we've decided that we no longer need you. We're to the point that…