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Conflict at a Feast of the Jews (John 5:1-47)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Healing at the Pool of Bethesda (John 5) In the movie Braveheart, Mel Gibson plays the Scottish hero William Wallace. William Wallace is fighting for Scottish independence from England. In one memorable scene before a battle, William Wallace rides out to meet the English captains. When asked whereContinue reading “Conflict at a Feast of the Jews (John 5:1-47)”

Healing of a Nobleman’s Son (John 4:43-54)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Healing of a Nobleman's Son (John 4:43-54) The seventh and final testimony in this section of the Gospel of John comes from a royal official from the town of Capernaum in Galilee. He heard that Jesus had come to Cana in Galilee and begged Jesus to heal hisContinue reading “Healing of a Nobleman’s Son (John 4:43-54)”

The Woman at the Well (John 4:1-42)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · The Woman at the Well (John 4) I love the song “Indescribable” by Chris Tomlin. In extolling the glory of God, he sings: “You see the depths of my heart and You love me the same. You are amazing, God.” In John 3, Jesus met a well-respected religiousContinue reading “The Woman at the Well (John 4:1-42)”

Introduction to the Gospel of John

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Introduction to the Gospel of John This morning we begin a new sermon series on the Gospel of John. The Gospel of John is a special book. J.C. Ryle said of the Gospel of John: “No one of the four Gospel writers has given us such full statementsContinue reading “Introduction to the Gospel of John”

Religion is Vanity (5:1-7) 

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Religion is Vanity (Ecclesiastes 5:1-7) Life should not be expected to be self-fulfilling. Ecclesiastes teaches us that life under the sun is full of vanity. Ecclesiastes 1:14 says, “I have seen everything that is done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and a striving after wind.”Continue reading “Religion is Vanity (5:1-7) “

Your Work is Vanity; Enjoy It!(Ecclesiastes 2:18-26) 

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Ecclesiastes 2:18-26 : Work is Vanity; Enjoy it! Ecclesiastes is necessary for our spiritual maturity because it eloquently captures the beauty and the frustration of life. This book exposes to us man’s longing for relevance and meaning in a sinful world. Its overarching theme is that life shouldContinue reading “Your Work is Vanity; Enjoy It!(Ecclesiastes 2:18-26) “

All is Vanity (Ecclesiastes 1:1-11) 

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · All is Vanity: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 We begin our study of Ecclesiastes in chapter 1. The writer of Ecclesiastes is King Solomon. Even though he does not identify himself by name, the evidence points to him. For example he calls himself “the Preacher, the son of David, king inContinue reading “All is Vanity (Ecclesiastes 1:1-11) “

Ecclesiastes: Introduction – It’s Good for You!

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Intro to Ecclesiastes – Life is Not Self-Fulfilling “I have seen the business that God has given to the children of man to be busy with. He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, He has put eternity into man’s heart, yet so that he cannot findContinue reading “Ecclesiastes: Introduction – It’s Good for You!”