https://www.youtube.com/live/vkUKXJk7XzU?si=chMtxMU5giTdIbMZ&t=2520 In John 17:21, Jesus prayed that His followers would “be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us…” Jesus prays for unity amongst Christians, especially in the local church context. This unity is a powerful witness to unbelievers. Jesus says, “…that the worldContinueContinue reading “Steps Towards Forgiveness (Eph 4:32)”
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A Powerful Witness to the World (John 17:20-26)
https://www.youtube.com/live/sfPwQoaW6zM?si=LvLGUYI_92MYi7rR&t=2583 In John 17, Jesus is praying to the Father and interceding on behalf of His disciples. These disciples are the beginning of the Church. His prayer is important because it reveals to us our Savior’s love for us and His passion for His disciples to make disciples and bring glory to God. In versesContinueContinue reading “A Powerful Witness to the World (John 17:20-26)”
The Glorification of Christ (John 17:1-5)
https://www.youtube.com/live/lrnEHbxfY1w?si=joxVhU9ZPSncTyH2&t=2820 In John 17, Jesus prays to the Father. This prayer has been referred to as the High Priestly Prayer because Jesus intercedes on behalf of His disciples and followers. In today’s sermon we will consider the first part of this prayer. In 17:1-5 we see that the Son is glorified by the Father whenContinueContinue reading “The Glorification of Christ (John 17:1-5)”
Secured and Sanctified: Understanding God’s Plan for Christians on Earth (John 17:6-19)
https://www.youtube.com/live/2vXe2DQv1kY?si=T6LONGlS3kh-XrFn&t=2967 Why does God leave us here after we become Christians? Think of all the pain, grief, and sorrow we could avoid if God would take us away to heaven rather than remain on earth. God has, according to His good will, determined that it is best for His children to remain in the world.ContinueContinue reading “Secured and Sanctified: Understanding God’s Plan for Christians on Earth (John 17:6-19)”
Sorrow Turned into Joy (John 16:16-33)
https://www.youtube.com/live/3Kcs9Lx057M?si=-XZdU6KcsfV3PBxh&t=2499 The disciples did not understand some of the things Jesus said. For example, Jesus told His disciples: “A little while, and you will not see Me; and again a little while, and you will see Me, because I go to the Father” (16:16). Some of His disciples heard this and replied, “What is thisContinueContinue reading “Sorrow Turned into Joy (John 16:16-33)”
The Work of the Holy Spirit (John 16:5-15)
https://www.youtube.com/live/zpEHQLkbF8o?si=ERAqDATAoVZ5aiDH&t=2876 Jesus is going away and His disciples are sorrowful. To encourage them, Jesus speaks to them once more of the Holy Spirit. Jesus is very clear that He will not send them the Holy Spirit until He has left. Jesus said in John 14:26, that the Holy Spirit (the Helper) will be “sent byContinueContinue reading “The Work of the Holy Spirit (John 16:5-15)”
Good News and Bad News (John 15:9-16:4)
https://www.youtube.com/live/ldL0KS16ZgU?si=3v2Qe2kgeGEcnGaF&t=2495 Most people want to be liked. Yes, there are some people who literally couldn’t care less about what people think about them. Most people, however, want people to think well of them and at the very least treat them with kindness and respect. As part of His last moments of instruction to His disciples,ContinueContinue reading “Good News and Bad News (John 15:9-16:4)”
Jesus: The True Vine (John 15:1-8)
https://www.youtube.com/live/ELZ_mdbxceQ?si=0wlnu-gHCASjIIb_&t=2645 We now arrive at the last of the “I Am” statements of Jesus: “I am the true vine” (John 15:1). Jesus stresses the importance of abiding in Him so that we would glorify God and bear much fruit (15:8). Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com The Parable: True Vine In order to help His disciplesContinueContinue reading “Jesus: The True Vine (John 15:1-8)”
Lord, Show Us the Father (John 14:7-14)
https://www.youtube.com/live/cdf3lykL7x0?si=AmesVR8sbnENCv5p&t=2598 One tragedy of our day is that many of our churches are filled with people who claim to love God but live their life as if He doesn’t exist. They don’t “see” God so they assume He is not there. In John 14:7-14, Jesus answers one of His disciples by revealing that God isContinueContinue reading “Lord, Show Us the Father (John 14:7-14)”
The Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:1-6)
https://www.youtube.com/live/ey4UJkOo2cw?si=rxRogYcixg6gi0D7&t=3294 Just a few days before His death, Jesus, knowing that His disciples’ faith would be shaken, prepared them for His departure. Jesus must give Himself as a sacrificial offering (John 1:29) to provide forgiveness of sin (Eph 1:7). Jesus knew that His death was not the end, but that He would rise from theContinueContinue reading “The Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:1-6)”
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