Sermon series: What Does Jesus Do For Us? Jesus Forgives our Sins – Colossians 1 Jesus Opens our Eyes – Luke 24 Jesus Takes Care of Us – 1 Peter 5 Jesus Restores Our Lives – Colossians 3 Jesus Died For Us – Colossians 1 Jesus Lives for Us – 1 John 3 Scriptures: 1 … Continue reading “1 Peter 5:6-11 – Jesus Takes Care of Us – Bible study”
1 John 1 – Complete Joy: A Motive for Evangelism – Bible study
Scriptures: 1 John 1 Introduction Do you have complete joy? Do you possess the promise declared by the angels at the birth of Christ, which included good news of great joy? The sad reality is that great joy seems rare in our culture. Even though we have the greatest comforts, resources, and material blessings, very … Continue reading “1 John 1 – Complete Joy: A Motive for Evangelism – Bible study”
1 John 1:3 – How to Connect with God’s Family – Bible study
Scriptures: 1 John 1 The church is God’s family on Earth. When Jesus said the gates of Hades would not overcome the church he was envisioning a family that would be connecting to the Father and connected to each other to provide the valor and strength to stand against the enemy. Introduction In college, I … Continue reading “1 John 1:3 – How to Connect with God’s Family – Bible study”
1 John 2:1-6 – Christ our Advocate – Bible study
Scriptures: 1 John 2 Introduction The three dominant themes in this book are fellowship, truth and love. As John weaves these themes throughout this book he uses them, not only to show us who God is, but to tell us what God expects from us as His children. God expects us to hold to truth, … Continue reading “1 John 2:1-6 – Christ our Advocate – Bible study”
1 John 2:3-6 – Obeying the Commandments – Bible study
Sermon series: Balanced Spiritual Growth Loving the Family, 1 John 3 Obeying the Commandments, 1 John 2 Making A Lasting Impact, Matthew 5 Bringing in the Harvest, Matthew 9 Scriptures: 1 John 2:3-6 Introduction A woman told me a relative of hers had died. I asked if he was a Christian. She said, “Oh, yes, … Continue reading “1 John 2:3-6 – Obeying the Commandments – Bible study”
1 John 3:11-18 – Loving the Family – Bible study
Sermon series: Balanced Spiritual Growth Loving the Family, 1 John 3 Obeying the Commandments, 1 John 2 Making A Lasting Impact, Matthew 5 Bringing in the Harvest, Matthew 9 Unity is crucial to the success of Christianity. That unity is expressed in our love for one another. This sermon reminds us what real love looks … Continue reading “1 John 3:11-18 – Loving the Family – Bible study”
1 John 3:13-23 – Jesus Lives for Us – Bible study
Sermon series: What Does Jesus Do For Us? Jesus Forgives our Sins – Colossians 1 Jesus Opens our Eyes – Luke 24 Jesus Takes Care of Us – 1 Peter 5 Jesus Restores Our Lives – Colossians 3 Jesus Died For Us – Colossians 1 Jesus Lives for Us – 1 John 3 Scriptures: 1 … Continue reading “1 John 3:13-23 – Jesus Lives for Us – Bible study”
1 John 5:12-13 – Do you know for certain that you have eternal life? – Bible study
Scriptures: 1 John Introduction I am holding a tract in my hand that reads, “Do you know for certain that you have eternal life?” We use these tracts regularly at our church to share the good news of Jesus Christ and to help people gain assurance of salvation. How would you answer that question today? … Continue reading “1 John 5:12-13 – Do you know for certain that you have eternal life? – Bible study”
Revelation 4-5 – Spiritual Disciplines: Worship – Bible study
Sermons in this series Bible Intake – Psalm 19 Prayer – Colossians 4 Stewardship of Life – Ephesians 5 Worship – Revelation 4-5 Evangelism – 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 Passage: Revelation 4-5 Introduction Across the country, over the last few weeks, it may seem to you, as it has to me, that there has been an … Continue reading “Revelation 4-5 – Spiritual Disciplines: Worship – Bible study”
Revelation 5:1-10 – Created to Rule – Bible study
Sermon series: God’s Purpose for Humanity Created in God’s Image – Genesis, Colossians Created to Relate – Genesis, Ephesians Created for Work – Genesis, Ecclesiastes, Colossians Created for Rest – Genesis, Ecclesiastes, Hebrews Created to Rule – Genesis, Revelation Scriptures: Genesis 1:26-28, 3:1-7; Revelation 5:1-10 Connection to unit theme: God created humanity to rule over … Continue reading “Revelation 5:1-10 – Created to Rule – Bible study”