August 6, 2023
We Are God the Father’s Sons & Daughters (Review) 1. The Holy Spirit’s Involvement in this Revelation “The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you.”… Read More »
March 5, 2023
Intro: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:2-4 (NIV) “Was not our father Abraham considered righteous… Read More »
January 1, 2023
The Three-Open Prayer Intro: The starting point of every conversation we have with someone about Jesus is NOT _________ to a person about God but ___________ to God about that person. Ron Hutchcraft in his book, “Called to Greatness,” says a good place to begin is with The Three-Open Prayer -This is based from a… Read More »
November 18, 2022
I Am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life Introduction & Background **John 13:21 (NIV), …Jesus was troubled in spirit and testified, “Very truly I tell you, one of you is going to betray me.” **John 13:33 (NIV), “My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me,… Read More »
October 29, 2022
I Am The Door Intro: 1. Setting the Scene “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber.” John 10:1 (ESV) “thief and…robber” 2. The Proper Way to Approach Sheep “But he who enters… Read More »
October 21, 2022
I Am The Light Of The World “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 (NIV) Last week: “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me… Read More »
October 1, 2022
Jesus Feeds a Tremendous Number of People Intro: 1. The Scene: A Mountainside (John 6:1-4) 2. The Dilemma: Insufficient Bread (John 6:5-7) John 6:5-7, “When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?” 6He asked this only to… Read More »
September 24, 2022
All of our Actions Must Be Done in the Name of Christ Intro/Review: Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 (NIV2011) Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another… Read More »
September 24, 2022
Christ’s Truth Must Indwell & Produce Worship Intro/Review: “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. “ Colossians 3:15 (NIV2011) Last week: “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated… Read More »
August 27, 2022
Christ’s Peace Must Reign Among Us Intro: Colossians 3:16 (NIV2011), “Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.” Colossians 3:15, “Let the peace of Christ rule in your… Read More »