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 Darkness“Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.” (Romans 6:4) What does life look like for those who have been raised with Christ in baptism? What is the …
Continue reading Sermon: Walk in Newness of LifeJohn 6:15-21 records the familiar miracle where Jesus walks on the sea. In it we observe that Jesus has the power over nature. The implications are significant for us who live in the natural world, and long for the spiritual home promised by God. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track …
Continue reading Sermon: Jesus Walks on the Sea – The Power Over NatureSympathy is an important responsibility of the Christian to his brethren, and all men. It must be well rounded, as Paul wrote, “Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.” (Romans 12:15) Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: SympathyJohn 17 records Jesus’ prayer concluding His final moments with His disciples before His betrayal. The prayer is one concerning consecration – concerning Jesus’ final work on the cross, the apostles’ ministry that was to begin after Jesus was glorified, and for all those who believe through the apostolic ministry to be united in the Father …
Continue reading Sermon: Jesus’ Prayer of Consecration“Paradise” is used three times in the New Testament. Despite the limited use, the word is filled with comfort and joy. Christians have the assurance of Paradise in death, and in the the resurrection from the dead. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: The Paradise of GodJohn 6 records Jesus’ fourth miracle in John’s gospel. By feeding over 5,000 with only five loves and two fish, with twelve baskets full of fragments remaining, Jesus displayed His power over quantity. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Feeding the Five Thousand – The Power Over QuantityThe Hebrew writer contrasted the old which was of the earth with the new which was heavenly by noting the former could be shaken, and the latter could not (cf. Hebrews 12:25-29). It is wise for us to put our faith in that which cannot be shaken, and which will remain. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: UnshakenJohn 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 TimeWhat is the context of John 14:1-6? Is Jesus referring to mansions in heaven, or something else? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: In My Father’s House are Many Dwelling Places