“The Shape of Love: The Cross” | John 15:9-14 Bible Study
First streamed 2.10.21. First posted 9.13.22. For more, see the previous sermon on John 15:9-14. Bible Study Audio Bible Study Video Live Stream Recording Bible […]
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“To Believe or Not to Believe: That is the Question” | John 3:16 Sermon
First shared 2.7.21. First posted 9.19.22. Text, bibliography, and more forthcoming. Sermon Audio To hear the (edited) audio from the sermon only, please click the […]
“Wholly Harvest the Holy Harvest” | John 4:35-42 Bible Study
Let’s allow the Lord to use us as His vessels to reap the spiritual harvest (i.e., those who believe in Jesus Christ and receive eternal life). Though some might plant the seed and some might harvest the crops, we’re all on the same team — the sole winning team. God’s soul-winning team.
“Hungry? Hangry?” | John 4:27-34 Bible Study
When we haven’t eaten spiritually in a while, many of us become spiritually hangry. And when we hunger spiritually, we often seek to feed our souls food that is not healthy. We need to crave the spiritual food Jesus speaks of in John 4:34 — doing the will of Him who sent us.
Mark 1:19 Commentary | Fishing For More Fishers
Following the call of Simon and Andrew, Jesus fishes for their fishing partners: James and John. These “sons of thunder” — along with Simon (Peter) will form Jesus’ inner circle.
True Freedom, Indeed! | John 8:31-36 Bible Study (Slideshow+)
Research suggests that the modern conception of freedom — our most cherished value — is almost purely negative (i.e., freedom *from* constraints). The Truth of Jesus gives (negative) freedom *from* sin and (positive) freedom *to* fulfill our original purpose — right relationship with God. Though our culture often co-opts His words, His is the Truth that truly “will set you free.”
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The Shape of Love: The Cross | John 15:9-14 Lesson [Slideshow]
What is love? What does love look like? True, crucial love looks like the Cross (Latin: crux). It consists of a vertical component (obedience to God in Christ) as well as horizontal component (self-sacrificially striving for another’s ultimate good). We should love Jesus and love like Jesus because He first loved us…
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Water Into Wine: A Taste of What’s To Come | Jn 2:1-11 Lesson [Slideshow]
Did Jesus just want to keep the (wedding) party going? More importantly, His first “sign” signifies how, in His ministry, the Old (water) will be fulfilled and replaced by the New (wine) as the Old Testament prophets predicted…
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The Shape of Love: The Cross [Sermon Audio & Text]
What is “love”? What does love look like? True, crucial, Christ-like love has both a vertical component – joyful, loving obedience to God in Christ – and a horizontal component – self-sacrificially striving for another’s ultimate good.
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True Freedom, Indeed | John 8:31-36 [Sermon Text & Audio]
Research suggests that the modern conception of freedom — our most cherished virtue — is almost purely negative (i.e., freedom *from* constraints). The Truth of Jesus gives freedom *from* (negative freedom) our rebellious nature and freedom *to* (positive freedom) fulfill our original purpose — right relationship with God. Though our culture often co-opts His words, His is the Truth that truly “will set you free.”