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John's account of Jesus death focuses not so much on Jesus' suffering, but on his fulfilment of God's great plan of salvation. Finally, on our journey through Scripture, we get to see God's great plan to restore humanity into relationship with him--a relationship dashed by the first humans--accomplished by the Son of God himself.

‘From now on, you never know what God’s lifegiving power will achieve!’ It was, of course, a hint of what would come at the end of all things, the great final resurrection of which Paul and others speak. Where is your happy place? At times we need to find a place where we can “forget” about the things…

INTRODUCTION: Have you ever considered how your Bible is put together? Is it a topical index on life issues? That is – you have your book on parenting, you have your book on worship, you have your book on anger, you have your book on success. I think when we ask it that way, we realize our Bibles are…

Since the beginning of this year. We have looked at the book of Matthew. We began with the genealogy of Jesus and these next two weeks we are looking at the ending of the life that Jesus spent here on earth. Next Sunday is Easter and we will look at the Resurrection and what Jesus said to us as He was…

Paul provides another application to the death and resurrection of Christ and our call to a new life. This passage teaches us that the Law dominated us legally (3:20-21) and practically through sin. However, this bondage to the Law was finished with the death and burial of Jesus Christ. We now celebrate freedom and a new life from the Law through our Lord and Savior.

Question for Everyone Sum up in one word, what does the cross mean to you? It could mean hope, grace, love, salvation, forgiveness etc. These things are all true, they are our experiences The Roman Cross was devised by the government of Rome to be the most excruciating form of human execution. it was…

INTRODUCTION: There are times when life throws us a curve ball. Times of uncertainty. Times of trouble. Perhaps that is a person whom we find ourselves embroiled in conflict with. Or that unexpected trial we face. Or a period when we have to wait for God’s answer to prayer. This year, many of us have…

The death of Jesus Christ fulfils OT predictions and was clearly anticipated in his teaching.

The right tool for the job : Digging a hole. Church growth can be a lot like me digging a hole with a plastic bucket. If you don’t have and utilize the right tools for the job it can be nigh impossible. What are the tools and resources that we need in order to be a healthy growing church? Paul’s aim…

The right tool for the job : Several summers ago I decided to buy an in-ground basketball hoop for my boys. We had one of the portable kind before, but the kids broke that is short order, so we needed something durable. So I researched it on YouTube and figured out the best solution was an in-ground…

Last week Bro. Bobby talked about death, and well I have said this before, we do not discuss what we are going to be preaching about. I have been reading a book the Bro. Jess gave to me, it is What the Bible says to the Minister, and a couple of weeks ago there was a section about Christ’s death and…

Thursday is Independence Day for us here in America. We live in the greatest nation in this history of the world and it’s because our founders based it on both the Bible and a Judeo Christian belief system. What I want to do is look briefly at the parallels between the United States’ founding fathers’…

Still Struggling Rom 7:14-25 Last Week: The Christian Life is a constant battle against sin: What not to do with this passage: Marginalize sin Accept defeat Lose Hope Go into Battle Alone May have been left thinking it is a burdensome struggle. There is tension here, Already/not yet, but for a true believer,…

Kiddos - do what you did last week (fill out the notes and one thing you learned) and I will add ONE question at the end. For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction. You…

THEME : Supremacy of Jesus WHO (Authorship)? Barnabas Apollos Paul WHEN: 33 - 69 AD TO WHOM : Christians who came out of Judaism WHY: They were wavering in their faith and contemplating a return to Judaism. The writer was encouraging them to remain in the Faith They were discouraged by persecution and…

And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit, so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. In our culture imitation or mimics means that something or someone is a fake in place of the real…

One Another I give you a new commandment: that you should love one another. Just as I have loved you, so you too should love one another. By this shall all [men] know that you are My disciples, if you love one another [if you keep on showing love among yourselves]. One of the most important things when…

Good Morning grab your Bibles and turn with me to Luke chapter 4. This morning I want for us to take a look into the ministry of Christ as He begins to not only authoritatively teach, but also heal those who were possessed. There were many times throughout the Lord’s ministry that we see Him dealing…

Introduction Why I am doing this and not doing Matthew… Fully Man Virgin Birth Salvation must come from God. Virgin Birth made this possible by uniting full diety and full humanity in one person Virgin Birth makes possible Christ’s true humanity without inherited sin Human Weakness and Limitations Jesus…

Now the angel of the Lord came up from Gilgal to Bochim. And he said, “I brought you up out of Egypt and led you into the land which I have sworn to your fathers; and I said, ‘I will never break My covenant with you, and as for you, you shall make no covenant with the inhabitants of this land; you shall…

38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. When you are saved, you receive the gift of the Holy Spirit! Major Point #1: The Holy Spirit is THE Gift He is THE gift and He is…

What are the gifts? Major Point #1: The Holy Spirit is THE Gift Major Point #2: The gifts of the Spirit are manifestations of the Spirit for the common good! The HS making himself known through believers for the good of the body! I want to challenge our western thinking a bit when it comes to the gifts……

This morning we are going to begin talking about the Kingdom of God! Many people view the kingdom of God as some place that they will go to when they die if they believe in Jesus This is absolutely correct! However, maybe it is a bit more than that? We are going to talk this morning about what the Bible…

Torah Portion: Numbers 13:1-15:41 Haftarah : Joshua 2:1-24 Road Map Review as to where we are so far in the Torah and the haftarahs Introduction of our Haftarah from Joshua Summary of the Torah Portion: Big Picture of the Haftarah, Biblical Presentation Closing - significance Review Map of the Journey…