Bible Study

Scriptures: John 6:5-23 Introduction Several years ago our Thanksgiving celebration was in trouble! With no money to afford even a small turkey, we were determined as a family to enjoy one another and express grateful hearts no matter what we had on the table. As a father it broke my heart for my children to … Continue reading “John 8:12 – I Am the Light – Bible study”

Scriptures: John 8:31-36 Introduction Imagine a husband taking his wife out to a nice restaurant for their anniversary. Over candle light he expresses his love for his wife by quoting a list of her physical features as if reading the information from her driver’s license. You are 5′ 4″ tall. You weight is 120 pounds. … Continue reading “John 8:31-36 – True Freedom – Bible study”

Sermon series: Life Questions Does God Exist? – Acts 17 What is Truth? – John 8, 18 Who Am I? – Psalm 8, Hebrews 2 Why Am I Here? – Ecclesiastes What Happens When I Die? – 1 Corinthians 15 Are All Religions Equal? – Acts 17 Scriptures: John 8:32; 18:37-38 Introduction During the trial … Continue reading “John 8:32,18:37-38 – Life Question 2: What is Truth? – Bible study”

Scriptures: John 10:27-29 Introduction I read a little story this week which reminded me of precisely why this series on doctrine is necessary. While I think it was fictitious, it made a very good argument for being certain that what we believe comes to us from a reliable source. Seems a biker is riding by … Continue reading “John 10:27-29 – Baptist Faith and Message: God’s grace and our assurance – Bible study”

Scripture: John 12:1-8 Introduction Open your bibles this morning to the Gospel of John, the fourth Gospel, chapter 12, and read with me verses 1-8. There are several instances recorded in the gospels where a woman anoints Jesus with a precious ointment. This one is thought to parallel the one found in Mark 14:3-9.   … Continue reading “John 12:1-8 – Three Ways to Honor Jesus – Bible study”

Sermon series: Foundations of Our Faith What Kind of Savior Are You Looking For? – John 12 Feelings You Never Forget – Matthew 28 Created to Bear Fruit – John 15 Caesarea Philippi – Confronting Reality – Matthew 16 The Lamb Who Became a Shepherd – Revelation 7 Note: When I preached this sermon, I used … Continue reading “John 12:9-12 – What Kind of Savior Are You Looking For? – Bible study”

Scriptures: John 12:12-19 Introduction Ticker-tape parades are not as common today as they once were. There was a time when our country honored our heroes and heroines with colossal spectacles. Celebrities would ride in a convertible down massive canyons of steel and glass. Bands played rousing Sousa marches. Young ladies tossed batons and swirled pom-poms. … Continue reading “John 12:12-19 – The Parade: The People Who Would Never Forget – Bible study”

Sermon series: Guarding Your Heart Guard Your Heart Blinders of the Heart Battle for the Heart Reigning with a New Heart Following the Heart of God Scriptures: John 12:20-43 Introduction Most of us have had an experience of being disappointed by unmet expectations. I recall grocery shopping with my mom and begging her to purchase … Continue reading “John 12:20-43 – Blinders of the Heart – Bible study”

Sermon series: The Way of a Worshipper The Presence of Worship – Exodus 33 The Preparation of Worship – Ecclesiastes 5 The Power of Worship – Psalm 40, John 12 The Protocol of Worship – Psalm 100 Scriptures: Psalm 40:3; John 12:32 The Bible study connection Worship is celebration – a celebration to be experienced … Continue reading “John 12:32 – The Power of Worship – Bible study”

Sermon series: A Lasting Legacy Building a Legacy that Lasts – Deut. 6 Hannah: A Mother Who Gave – 1 Sam. 1 Life’s Longest Journey – Gen. 22 How to Show Love and Respect to Others – John 13 Scriptures: John 13 Introduction The Bible says we are to love one another. Sounds good, but … Continue reading “John 13:34-35 – How to Show Love and Respect to Others – Bible study”