Calling and Comfort (John 14:15-24)
1. Live for Christ by living with Christ – The first Helper/Advocate/Counselor is Christ – The second Helper/Advocate/Counselor is the Holy Spirit – The role of the Holy Spirit (from Dr. Bruce Ware in Father, Son, & Holy Spirit): – The Spirit Assists in Carrying out the Work of the Father – Spirit works to […]
Jesus’ Promises for Troubled Hearts (John 14:1-14)
Key Idea: When our hearts are troubled, Jesus promises his presence, his sufficiency, and his power. Jesus Promises His Presence (vv. 1-4) Jesus Promises His Sufficiency (vv. 5-11) Jesus Promises His Power (vv. 12-14)
A Christ-Centered Love (John 13:18-38)
Key Idea: to love others well, we must first look to Christ. 1. A Christ-Centered standard of love: A love that imitates Christ A Christ-centered love does not limit WHO we love : from beloved to betrayer A Christ-centered love does not limit HOW we love: from the mundane to the monumental 2. A Christ-Centered […]
In Pursuit of Unfair Relationships (John 13:1-17)
Key idea: Christian love (by its very nature) is the pursuit of what is unfair. 1. We must admit our struggle to love Two truths: Our sin makes it difficult to recognize our own sin Our sin means we will justify sin Two applications: DO see yourself in this story as a disciple who desperately […]
The Blessings of Fearing God (Psalm 128)
Key Idea: The God-fearing man has a special relationship to Scripture that results in a life of blessing from God The Basis of the Blessings (Psalm 128:1) The Extent of the Blessings (Psalm 128:2-6)
Understanding Unbelief (John 12:37-50)
1. Reasons for Unbelief: Trust in the sovereignty of God (vv. 37-43) Two Reasons for Unbelief 1a. Because of sin, people willfully refuse to believe. They would not believe (vv. 36, 42-43) 1b. In God’s sovereignty, people are unable to believe. They could not believe (vv. 38-40) – God’s sovereignty over belief/unbelief allows us to […]
A Life Like the Gospel (John 12:20-36)
Praying in a Pandemic (Psalm 23)
Pursuing God During a Pandemic (Psalm 63)
Praise in a Pandemic (Psalm 63)
Jesus Changes Everything Part 8 – Praise in a Pandemic (Psalm 63, Part 1) Key idea: When we seek, see, and savor God we will esteem God, and be joyfully satisfied in God. Three truths that David holds on to, that allow him to find joy in the desert: I. Live convinced that only God […]
