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)”
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You Must Be Born Again (John 3:1-21)
First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · You Must be Born Again (John 3:1-21) Jesus is the One who gives us eternal life! This testimony is given to us by a Pharisee named Nicodemus. The Pharisees were a Jewish religious group that emphasized a strict adherence to the Law of Moses and the Oral traditionsContinue reading “You Must Be Born Again (John 3:1-21)”
The Cleansing of the Temple (John 2:12-25)
First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · The Cleansing of the Temple (John 2:13-25) What would happen if Jesus showed up at our worship service? Would He commend us for our perseverance (Rev 2:3)? Would He rebuke us for lukewarmness (Rev 3:16)? Would He come in and dine with us (Rev 3:20)? Would He makeContinue reading “The Cleansing of the Temple (John 2:12-25)”
John’s Testimony (John 1:19-34; 3:22-36)
First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · John's Testimony (John 1:19-34; 3:22-36) John wrote his gospel so that we may “believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that by believing we may have life in His name” (John 20:31). In our next major section of John, he presents seven witnesses whoContinue reading “John’s Testimony (John 1:19-34; 3:22-36)”
The Word Became Flesh (John 1:3-18)
First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · The Word Became Flesh (John 1:3-18) The first 18 verses of the Gospel of John are commonly referred to as “The Prologue”. James White has said: “The prologue of John is a literary masterpiece. Its balance is almost unparalleled…the brightest minds have been fascinated by it and haveContinue reading “The Word Became Flesh (John 1:3-18)”
In the Beginning was the Word (John 1:1-2)
First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · In the Beginning was the Word (John 1:1-2) It is exciting to begin a new sermon series. I hope you are as excited as I am to walk through the Gospel of John and “Behold the Lamb of God!” (John 1:36). As we learn about Jesus, I prayContinue reading “In the Beginning was the Word (John 1:1-2)”
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”
Advent: The Son (Luke 3)
First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Advent: The Son (Luke 3) It’s Christmas! Today we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. One of my favorite Christmas hymns is “What Child is This?” It begins: “What Child is this who laid to rest on Mary’s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greetContinue reading “Advent: The Son (Luke 3)”
Advent: The Hopes & Fears of all the Years (Ruth 2)
First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Advent: The Hopes & Fears of All the Years (Ruth 2) When we left Naomi at the end of chapter 1, she felt empty and believed that the Almighty was against her (1:21). If someone would have counseled her that there is still hope, she would have responded,Continue reading “Advent: The Hopes & Fears of all the Years (Ruth 2)”
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) “
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