John 11 records the 7th and final miracle of Jesus’ ministry in John’s record. In the text, Jesus makes a bold claim, and then proves it by raising Lazarus from the dead. Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives …
Continue reading Sermon: Lazarus Raised from the Dead – The Power Over DeathJesus
John 9 records the sixth of seven miracles performed by Jesus in John’s gospel. In the account, Jesus gives physical sight to a man who had been blind from birth. However, this was in order to lead this man, and others, to the more important spiritual sight. Jesus makes an important application at the close of the account …
Continue reading Sermon: A Man Born Blind Receives Sight – The Power Over DarknessJohn 5:1-15 records Jesus’ third miracle in the gospel of John. By immediatly healing a man with an infirmity of 38 years, Jesus demonstrated His power over time. This is significant for all of us for many reasons. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: A Man Healed at the Pool of Bethesda – The Power Over TimeJohn 4:46-54 record Jesus’ second miracle in the gospel of John. From Cana, Jesus healed a nobleman’s son in Capernaum. Being 25 miles away, Jesus demonstrated the power over distance. This truth is extremely important for each of us. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link …
Continue reading Sermon: A Nobleman’s Son Healed – The Power Over DistanceThe miracles of Jesus confirm His claim as the Messiah, the Son of God (cf. John 20:30-31). They also teach us much about the nature of His power, His character, His relation to us and His desire for us. The miracles confirm His revelation, but are a revelation themselves. In the first miracle in Cana of Galilee, …
Continue reading Sermon: Water Turned to Wine – The Power Over QualityLeadership comes in various forms and contexts. All Christians are to lead in some capacity. How are we to lead? What makes a good leader in spiritual matters? We should turn to the “Shepherd and Overseer of [our] souls” (1 Peter 2:25) to see true leadership. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track …
Continue reading Sermon: He Leadeth Me (Parts 1&2)The Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that Jesus is the first creation of God, and is not God Himself. According to them, He is called “the Son of God” because He is the foremost created Son. How should this error be answered? What does the Bible mean when it refers to Jesus as “the Son of God?” …
Continue reading Sermon: The Divine Son of God“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8) An encouraging verse considered in light of its context. If anything changes in our walk of faith, it is not Jesus. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Jesus Christ is the Same“I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.” (2 Timothy 4:1-2) Sadly, there are many so-called “preachers” today who …
Continue reading Sermon: Preach the WordJesus said, “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day” (John 6:44). What does it mean that the Father draws men to Jesus? How does He do it? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track …
Continue reading Sermon: Drawn to Him