Sunday, October 5, 2008 What is involved in following Christ? John 12:20-36 26 Whoever serves Me must follow Me; and where I am, My servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves Me. -- 36 Put your trust in the light while you have it, so that you may become sons of light.” John 12:26…

Intro -- The first day of school in my 5th grade year a pretty new blond girl showed up in our class. I was smitten, but at that age it wasn’t cool to admit you liked a girl, and I had no confidence to talk to her anyway. So it took half the year before, after checking with multiple 3rd parties, I sent…

Sunday, October 26, 2008 Washing feet – a shameful act for our honorable Lord to do John 13:1-11 4 so He got up from the meal, took off His outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around His waist. 5 After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash His disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel…

March 7, 2012 By John Barnett Read, print and listen to this resource on our website www.DiscoverTheBook.org Open with me to James 4:14. As we enter this first Sunday of the New Year, we should each pause and reflect upon the brevity of our life; and how God wants us to live each day. “…whereas you do…

John 6:47-58, 60-66 Introduction: This story reminds us that following Jesus Christ is really a personal choice. Some want the blessings Jesus offers without the problems associated with making a real commitment. Others want the benefits of following Christ but want those benefits on their own terms.…

Reading: Philippians 2:1-18 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. Philippians 2:5-7 (NIV) I. Embrace…

A Time to Tear And a Time to Sew When history is written, I believe our century will be called "the age of communication." Technology has made possible the transmission of the Word through various media. Unquestionably, one of the most powerful of these at the present time is television. Here we are…

St Cuthbert’s Presbyterian Church, Brown’s Bay “The Road to Jerusalem” Lenten Series 2006 A Synopsis of the sermon on 05 March 2006 by the Rev J O Evans [1] The Compelling Christ Reading: Luke 9: 51-62 Text: “He steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem.” [9:51] Luke sets a major, critical section…

“Family Resemblance” 1 John 3.1-10 How many times have we heard or told people say that a child has his mom’s eyes or dad’s nose? Or as a parent, how have you noticed that your children have acquired your personalities and habits – good and bad? We recognize that there are biological similarities within…

John is the only Gospel writer to record Jesus’ extended conversation with his disciples at the Last Supper knowing that his time had come to suffer and die Jesus told his disciples that they would no longer be able to follow him and that one of them would betray him they were confused and shaken where…

Christ Gives All Gifts (7-10) But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore it says, “WHEN HE ASCENDED ON HIGH, HE LED CAPTIVE A HOST OF CAPTIVES, AND HE GAVE GIFTS TO MEN.” (Now this expression, “He ascended,” what does it mean except that He also had descended…

Sermon: Discipleship Fruit Main Pt: God created us to be fruitful disciples, for His glory & by the power of His Holy Spirit DISCIPLES and the Vine (2x: 1,5) Who is Jesus? = seven “I am” in John true vine v.1….the vine v.5 OT negative connotation (Isa.5:1-7; Ps.80:8-17; Ezek.15; 19; Jer.2:21; Rev.14:14-20)…

Cultivating Many of you grew up understanding what it meant to have a garden or perhaps even to work a farm. You fully understood that in working that land, you had to work the soil so that seeds could be sown, plants could grow and the crops could be harvested. You had to cultivate the land. Cultivation…

Introduction: Listen The Key to healthy relationships We are continuing our series on prayer and this week we are looking at Listening to Jesus. In the theme sheets I have provided many passages that show God speaking in different ways and in your life groups during the week you will be looking at these…

Free Indeed John 8:31-36 Big Idea: True freedom comes when disciples know, believe and obey the Truth. I. Introduction A. What is our perception of freedom? 1. We live in America, “land of the free, and the home of the brave.” 2. Statue of Liberty greets newcomers on our eastern shore 3. No limitations.…

“Pilate said to Jesus, ‘What is truth?’” [1] Cynicism best describes the governor’s demeanor when the True Light stood before him. Arraigned before Pilate’s judgement seat was Jesus of Nazareth who testified of Himself, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life” [JOHN 14:6]. Someone has appropriately…

Think of the best or most influential teacher you’ve every had. It was probably someone who was extraordinary in their teaching ability and who instilled in you a passion for learning. My 10th grade World History teacher was Mr Door. He made history come alive for me and I’ve loved the subject ever since.…

“The Way of Salvation” 1 John 2:4 cf. Matthew 7:13-14 Introduction: He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments (v.4) 1. Is a Liar 2. The truth is not in him Proverbs 6:16-19 These six things the LORD hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: 1. A proud look 2. A lying tongue 3.…

The believer’s understanding and experience of Jesus Christ, which arises from a personal relationship established through faith.

lass=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'>1 ) 7-5-09…AM…SBC 2) “Grace Unmeasured” Mark 10:13-34 Introduction: John Newton was quoted as saying the following, “If I ever reach heaven I expect to find three wonders there: first, to meet some I had not thought to see there; second, to miss some…

The Triumphal Entry of the Messiah King John 12:12-36 Introduction: If you grew up in the mid-1950s, you may remember that Parker Brothers came out with a game for church families. It was called Going to Jerusalem. Your playing piece wasn't a top hat or Scottie dog, like in the game of Monopoly. In Going…

How can we do take a stand for the cause of Christ? 1. Defend each other (Acts 16:35-39). 2. Develop each other (Acts 16:40). 3. Depart to serve the Lord (Acts 16:40-17:1). 4. Deliver the Good News (Acts 17:1-9).