“And His Disciples Believed on Him”
John 2:1-11, Prov. 20:1, 31:4-7, and Rom. 14:21 I: “And the 3rd Day.” 1. His recent return from 40 days in the Wilderness. 2. John baptism and testimony. 3. The gathering of 5 disciples. 4. These were to turn the world upside down. II: “A Marriage in Cana.” (4 Miles North East of Nazareth). 1. “The mother of Jesus was there.” (Probably Kin Folk or real close friends). 2. Jesus and his Disciples were invited. 3. “And when they wanted wine an embarrassing situation arose.” 4. Jesus was approached by his mother. III: “My Hour is not Yet.” 1. Jesus gently broke the mother authority. 2. He informed her that he was now about the Fathers business. 3. His most triumphant hour was not come. 4. He would move...
Abiding in Love
John 13:34-35, Rom. 13:8-10, and Thesalonians 1 4:9-10 Love (on board) 1. Name different kinds of love: Love of Wife and Husband, Love of Child, Parent, Country, Freedom, Fine clothes, Beauty of God, Music, etc… 2. What is the binding Cement of the kind of love? Intense, Concern for the lost, Interest of the Person, or being loved? Would you want to live in a Community without love? Services of Love. 3. Read Cor. 1 13:1-3 4. (Display Picture and Lords Supper). John 13:34-35 5. Explain or discuss what Love means among fellow Christians. Does love mean we have to always agree? 6. Love is the distinguishing mark of Christians. Do we display such a love for one another of our Church that lost people want to know more about us and our Church? 7. Read Rom....
A New Start
John 3:1-9, Jonah 3:1-3 I: “He Knew What was in Men.” 1. Dr. give me another chance. Dr. Cronin 2. Many times Jesus refused to commit himself to men. 3. He refused to speak at Pilates command. 4. He could not do mighty works in some places because of unbelief. 5. Jesus read the very thoughts of men, Nathanael, the accusers of a sinful woman. II: But There was a Man, a Sincere Inquirer. 1. He was always willing to reveal himself to one that seeks with all the heart. a. God will open the door when we knock in earnest. b. Jesus was easy to find for those who wanted to know him. 2. Nicodemus was no coward, nor was he a fool. a. He was a man with much prestige. b. He was willing to cross the barrier that stood between them. c. He was not satisfied...
“A Man Sent from God”
John 1:6-15, 1:19-36, 3:25-36, and Matt. 11:9-11 I: Sent from God: 1. Isaiah prophesied of the Voice crying in the Wilderness. 2. His birth announced by the Angel. 3. His name given before he was conceived. 4. His life work planned before he was born. 5. Stirred the whole population, killed by Herod. II: He was a Country Preacher. 1. Raised in the Wilderness and Fasting of Prayer. 2. Taught by Godly parent. 3. He was simple, plain spoken, and dynamic. 4. His convictions made his message cut to the heart. 5. He was unmoved by traditions or religious leaders. 6. Willing to die rather than compromise. III: He was Humble. He Must Increase. 1. Unworthy to untie the Sandals of Jesus. 2. Made no attempt to be the Light, but was a witness to the Light. 3. “He...
“A Conscience Void of Offense”
Acts 24:16, John 8:1-11 I: The Woman Taken in Adultery. 1. There was no doubt about her sin. 2. They were ready for her to pay the price. 3. Jesus turned their thoughts to their own sins. 4. A guilty conscience convicted them. II: Every Man Born With a Sense of Right and Wrong. Rom. 2:45 1. Every heart cries out for man to do right. 2. The loss of a conscience will shipwreck your life. Tim. 1 1:19 3. Hypocrisy will sear the conscience like a hot iron. Tim. 1 4:1-2 “Now the Spirit speaketh, expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils. Speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their conscience seared with a hot iron.” 4. Nothing is pure to a defiled conscience. Titus...