A Community of Faith, A Lighthouse for Christ
Encounter Jesus – John Week 18 I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life John 14: 1-31 AUDIO Lecture Handout There is no handout available for this lesson Lesson Notes There are no lesson notes available for this lesson.
This week we come to one of the most wonderful verses in the entire letter to the Galatians, in which we celebrate the glorious truth that Jesus Christ lives within all who have put their faith in Him. We are transformed, our past no longer defines who we are, rather we are defined by the … Read more
Jesus entered Jerusalem to acclamation, partly because of raising Lazarus from the dead. His entry made clear He is the Messiah, and the Pharisees lamented that “the world has gone after him.” Jesus is ready to be glorified on the cross, fulfilling Isaiah 52-53, which He repeatedly alludes to throughout tonight’s passage. Encounter Jesus – … Read more
Some people think the Bible is like an Ikea® instruction manual. How is that? Pastor Philip talks about that in today’s sermon. Scripture Reference Galatians 2: 15-16 Sermon Audio Sermon Notes (Transcript) I love Ikea®. I love everything about the store from their Swedish meatballs, to their funky lights, to their $1 frozen yogurt. Not … Read more
Tonight we look at the aftermath of the raising of Lazarus from the dead. That cemented the determination of the Jewish leaders to kill Jesus. Encounter Jesus – John Week 16 Preparing for Death John 11:45 – 12 11 AUDIO Lecture Handout John Week 16 – Preparing for Death Handout (2) Lesson Notes The Plot … Read more
We continue our series in Galatians, and look at an episode when Paul was forced to confront Peter for succumbing to fear and pressure within the church that led to a compromise of the gospel. Scripture Reference Galatians 2: 11-14 Sermon Audio Sermon Notes We Must Confront Any Church Culture Undermining Church Mission Conflict in … Read more
It’s almost the Passion Week – the week ending with Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. The events we look at tonight are part of what, from a human perspective, cement the will of the Jewish leadership to kill Jesus. Tonight we see both Sign #6 and a key I AM statement by Jesus. Encounter Jesus – … Read more
Paul’s defense of gospel proceeds as he describes a second visit to the leadership of the Jerusalem church, a visit in which the gospel was wholeheartedly endorsed, but where “false brothers” tried to sneak in and strip away the freedom we enjoy in Christ by undermining the truth of this Good News that sets us … Read more
The teaching and dialogue at the Feast of Booths has concluded – Light of the World, Water of Life, Good Shepherd, etc. The narrative now jumps forward a few months to December and the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah), where Jesus will even more clearly affirm His divinity. Encounter Jesus – John Week 14 Jesus & … Read more