The Vineyard is a Pleasant PlantingGod creates and provides (Isaiah 5:1-2)The Owner has expectations (Isaiah 5:2)What more could be done? (Isaiah 5:4a)We second guess our failed effortsGod has already done…
Attitude Check (Phil. 2:5)Attitude is EverythingFive Aspects of the Attitude of Jesus:Jesus emptied himself (Phil. 2:6-7)ServanthoodHumility (Phil. 2:3)Obedience (Phil. 2:8)SacrificialPhil. 2:2Actions Speak Louder than WordsGod is at Work within us…
To Die is Gain (Phil. 1:22)To be with Christ is far better (Phil 1:23)We have a guaranteed future!To Live is ChristThere is work to do (Phil. 1:22)We (might) suffer (Phil.…
Pastor John speaks with Ron Roberts about Compassion. http://compassion.com/YOURCHILD
We are Saved by Grace through FaithWe are sinners who need a SaviorGod’s grace covers our sins (Rom. 13:14)We receive that gift through faith in Jesus (Eph. 2:8-9)The Law still…
Death Hurts It is an unwelcome invader (1 Cor. 15:21a) It feels final Jesus Raised the Dead He has power over the grave (Matt. 9:26) In Jesus, Death is different…
Blindly Following How often do we wear blinders? We often trust what we see See with Eyes of Faith Blind men followed Jesus (Matt 9:27-28) Faith sees beyond our vision…
Jesus Brings the Kingdom to Earth His power demonstrates His identity (Matt. 15:31) The Kingdom is not yet fully realized Inside, Outside, Upside Down! Jesus’ mission and identity are connected…
The Grip of Fear (Matt. 14:26) We often try to hide Fear can be paralyzing Step out in Faith Peter’s action took faith! (Matt 14:28-29) (James 2:17 (NLT)) Is Jesus…
Obvious Limitations Resources can be scarce We often underestimate our supply Limited Expectations The disciples understood their limitations (Matt 14:15, 17) They had limited expectations of Jesus Do we expect…