Sermons

Sermon Notes  In-between the O.T. and the N.T. the relationship between God and His people was at an all-time low.  When Jesus came, He acted differently than any other prophet.  When Jesus prayed, He called God “Father”.  Jesus came to restore us to God in a new relationship.   Follow-up Questions from Sunday: Getting to […]

Sermon Notes  Spiritual growth happens in meaningful relationships. (Heb 10:24-25)  Biblical friendships happen around the presence of God.  (1 Sam Ch 17)  Biblical friendships are willing to sacrifice for each other. (1 Sam 18:1-4)  Biblical friendships are willing to defend each other.  (1 Sam 19:4-5)  Biblical friendships give you the freedom to be real.  (1 […]

Sermon Notes Signs are designed to communicate. This seventh sign tells us that: God’s will comes before ours. (Jn 11:9) Jesus understands our pain. (Jn 11:35) In Jesus, the dead live and the living do not die! (Jn 11:25-26) Some people will reject Jesus to the end. (Jn 11:47-50) Follow-up Questions from Sunday: Getting to […]

The blind man receives his sight (v. 1-7) Jesus deals with people individually and differently i) The question (v. 2) An individual’s personal suffering is not always the result of personal sin ii) The answer (v. 3)  Wrong assumption leads to wrong conclusions iii) The remedy (v. 6-7) When Jesus healed, he used a variety […]

Getting to Know You: Share a time when you were helped by a police officer, fire fighter, or a person in the medical community. Quick Review: Looking back from this week’s teaching, was there anything you heard for the first time or that caught your attention, challenged, or confused you? Digging Deeper: Read Mathew 12:18-20, […]

Sermon Notes Signs are designed to communicate. This third sign tells us that: God has the power and authority to walk wherever He wants on His creation even if it’s H20. His ways are higher than ours. Our faith will be tested by God. When He is out of our sight, we are never out […]

Sermon Notes “If I only had __________ I’d be happy.” Surprises in this story: The disciples don’t expect Jesus to feed all these people. (John 6:1-13) Jesus leaves at the point the crowd is most excited and willing to follow. (John 6:14) The crowd leaves when he isn’t willing to fill in their “blanks.” (John […]

Sermon Notes Signs are designed to communicate. This third sign tells us that: 1. Some people don’t always want to be healed. 2. God is ultimately sovereign in His actions. 3. This sign was primarily for the religious leaders in Jerusalem. 4. This sign was to reveal Jesus’ identity as the Son of God. 5. […]

Sermon Notes 1. It is possible to believe in Jesus as Healer, but not as Messiah. 2. It is possible to believe in Jesus in some areas of our lives, but not in all areas of our lives. 3. You can trust in Jesus as Lord and Savior whether or not you see the answer […]

Sermon Notes What was Jesus’ first sign meant to communicate and to whom? Jesus is the Promised One, the Messiah. Who was Jesus’ first sign given to? Primarily to Mary and then to His disciples. What does this sign communicate about the heart of Jesus? This sign communicates Jesus’ understanding, compassion, and love. What does […]