TEXT: JOHN 3:22-36 I. True witnesses of truth are never in competition (vv. 22-25) A. Jesus and John were not in competition with each other (vv. 22-23) B. Jesus’ and John’s disciples were sometimes competitive (v. 25) C. John’s disciples were jealous of Jesus’ success but not John (v. 26) II. A true witness is…
The Lord’s Table TEXT: Luke 22:1-34 Opening Hymn #243 Victory in Jesus Offering Praises Chorus: “His Name is Wonderful” Self-Examination. Luke 22:1-18, I Corinthians 11:28-32 Hymn #471 “Cleanse Me” Chorus “When I Look into Your Holiness” Testimony in Song “Though Unworthy Am I” Selina Martin The Bread Luke 22:19 Hymn #5 “When I…
TEXT: JOHN 11:17-44 Introduction: v. 17 “Then when Jesus came…” John 11:1-16 I. Jesus offers hope to our hopeless situations (vv. 17-24) God’s timing is always perfect (vv. 17-19) God’s presence offers perfect peace (vv. 20-22) God’s solution is more than sufficient (vv. 23-24) II. Jesus is the greatest solution to our needs (vv. 25-28)…
TEXT: JOHN 2:23-3:21 Jesus always spoke truth to the needs of people. John 2:23-3:3 People drawn to Jesus for different reasons Jesus knows the heart of every person Jesus spoke truth to Nicodemus’s true need Spiritual truth is often confusing to natural people. John 3:4-8 All Nicodemus understood was natural birth Jesus explained the difference…
TEXT: John 11:25-26 I. This woman was caught in the darkness of sin John 11:25,26 Jesus enjoyed prayer on the mount of Olives often (v. 1; John 18:1-2; Luke 21:37) Jesus was faithful to communicate God’s Words to others (v. 2) Jesus was never a victim, but was always ministering to others (vv. 3-6) II.…
TEXT: JOHN 8:12-30 Jesus spoke truth about Himself and His mission. John 8:12 He is God’s light in this sinful world He is God’s light to help us see our own sinfulness He is God’s light to deliver people from the darkness of this world He is God’s light to give His light of…
TEXT: JOHN 2:13-22 Jesus’ ministry on earth began much like it ended. John 2:13-17 Both were in Jerusalem at the Passover He went for Passover both times He was the fulfillment of what Passover meant Deliverance from death Deliverance from bondage Deliverance into God’s promised life He went to Jerusalem intentionally both times He went…
TEXT: JOHN 6:64-71 Not everyone who knows Jesus believes on Jesus John 6:64-66 Jesus knows who truly knows Him revelation 1:8, 11; 21;6; 22:13 Jesus knows who will never believe on Him James 1:13-18 Jesus knows who is drawn but will reject in time Everyone benefits from the drawing of God in creation …
TEXT: JOHN 6:52-64 Jesus was often misunderstood when speaking truth John 6:52-58 The Jews were thinking of cannibalism Jesus was taking about Spiritually being in Him Jesus clearly states that He is not talking about physical bread Ephesians 3:16; Romans 7:22; 2 Corinthians 4:16 Jesus proclaimed God’s message no matter what …
TEXT: MATTHEW 3:13-17 Introduction: Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22; John 1:29-34 Jesus fulfilled the will of God for Him regardless of how hard It wasn’t easy John 18:19; Acts 2:42; Jude 3 The right manner The right mode The right message The right means It wasn’t convenient It wasn’t prestigious Jesus encouraged John to fulfill God’s Will …