TEXT: Luke 5:1-11 Introduction: Series Theme Scripture Proverbs 11:30-31 I. God’s plan for us to spend time with Him in prayer Mark 1:35 A. Because on our own we are powerless B. Because without God’s intervention we can do nothing C. Because we need to be right with Him to be used by Him to…
TEXT: EPHESIANS 1:13-23 Introduction: Ephesians 1:1-12 I. I am guaranteed Heaven eternally by the indwelling Spirit of God (vv. 13-14) A. I am sealed by the Holy Spirit permanently as a child of God (v. 13) B. I am eternally guaranteed to receive my inheritance in Heaven (v. 14a) C. I am enabled to live…
TEXT: Colossians 1:15-20 Introduction: Who is “who” that is the image of the invisible God? (v. 15) I. Why is He the firstborn of every creature (vv. 16-17) Because He is the Creator God of all things (v. 16; John 1:1-3 Because He is the Eternal God before all things (v. 17a; Genesis 1:1, 26-31) Because…
TEXT: Luke 5:1-11 I. A True Witness involves others in their witnessing (vv. 1-7) Jesus proclaimed truth to those who would listen (v. 1) Jesus sought the help of those who were willing (vv. 2-3) Jesus tried to help people, but let them learn the hard way (vv. 4-7) Jesus’ instructions to Peter were very…
TEXT: John 10:39-42 I. I AM is the Almighty God superior to mankind (v. 39) A. They sought to take Him many times (John 10:30-38; 8:56-59; 5:14-17; Luke 4:16-30) B. They were unable to take Him until His time (John 7:1-9; Matthew 26:18) C. They had no power over the Almighty God (John 10:14-18) II.…
TEXT: John 10:22-39 Introduction: John 10:22-23 I. We choose to believe what we believe (vv. 22-26) A. God’s Word makes things as clear as we allow it to be (vv. 22-24) B. We confuse things by what we allow to influence our mind (v. 25) C. We make it hard to hear truth when we…
TEXT: JOHN 4:3-45 I. A True Witness needs to go to those in need (vv. 3-8) Jesus needed to go through Samaria (vv. 3-6) Availability is the first required ability to witness Waiting is often necessary in being a witness Engaging a person is essential to being a true witness This woman needed Jesus to…
TEXT: John 10:1-10 I. The door is the only proper entry into any place vv. 1-5 A. Thieves and robbers enter through improper means v. 1 B. Rightful owners do not use deceitful means vv. 2-3 C. True sheep hear the voice of their true shepherd vv. 4-5 II. I AM is the Door to…
TEXT: JOHN 9:13-41 I. Every day is a Holy day for God to work (vv. 13-17) A. Jesus can work in the life of anyone any day (vv. 13-15) B. Jesus and His truth can be divisive in many places (v. 16; I Corinthians 14:33; James 3:13-18; Proverbs 13:10) C. Jesus is real to those…
TEXT: John 9:1-12 I. Don’t confuse biblical truth with Satan’s deceptions (vv. 1-5) A. Bad things are not always the result of wrong deeds (vv. 1-3) B. Our time to do God’s work is limited (v. 4; Ecclesiastes 9:10; Isaiah 58:12; I Corinthians 15:32-34 ) C. I AM is the Light of the world (v.…