[1 Peter. 5:1-4]

INTRODUCTION

A.  As we continue our series of studies on Seeing Others As Jesus Sees Them, we will now consider another of those who are a part of this congregation. The person we will consider today is a vital part of the congregation, and often determines the direction of the congregation as a whole. But as we consider another of the many individuals we have Continue reading

For the last couple of weeks, we have considered some faulty ideas some people have about what it means to be a Christian. Those faulty associations, and others we will cover today and the next couple of weeks, give false impressions to others and false comfort to ourselves if we believe them true. Please take the time to consider these faulty associations and see why the association is faulty Continue reading

[Luke 7:11-17]

INTRODUCTION

A. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are exhorted to be like our Master in all things. Jesus Himself said, “It is enough for the disciple to be like his teacher, and the servant like his master” (Matt. 10:25). Since Jesus is our Master and teacher, we as servants and disciples must be like Him. Paul believed this, for he said, “Be imitators of me Continue reading

In last week’s article, we considered some faulty associations that people make about what it means to be a Christian. Those faulty associations, and others we will cover in the next few weeks, give false impressions to others and false comfort to ourselves if we believe them true. It would be wise to consider these faulty associations and see why the association is faulty that we may understand what Continue reading

INTRODUCTION

A. I believe all of us here understand the great blessing of our sins being forgiven. None of us here could ever say that the plan of salvation that God has established was done so because we were deserving, worthy recipients, and whatever He has offered to us is because of His great love and mercy and nothing we have done or could even imagine. God Continue reading

Every so often, I see some article or poll that claims a high percentage of people who claim to be believers in God or, more specifically, Christians. Recent articles and polls show about 90% of Americans claim to believe in God and about 75% claim to be believers in Jesus as the Christ. In addition to these articles and polls, various religious organizations seem to all cite the same Continue reading

INTRODUCTION
As we have been doing for the past few months, we are seeing things through the eyes of those that may be among us.
This morning let’s put ourselves in the “shoes” of this person and be able to see them, not as we have always seen them in past, but as they are seen by Jesus.
This person is an integral part of this congregation, while many times overlooked… Continue reading

[John 12:37-50]

INTRODUCTION

A.  The apostle John concluded his writings by reflecting on the many miracles and works of Jesus and pointing out that Jesus had done “did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may Continue reading

Last week, we looked at a ‘Jesus’ or two that many in the religious world love to follow, but noted that each did not match with the real Jesus - the one found within the written word of God, the Bible. As sad as it is, the “Jesus” that many follow is not the one that died for their sins and is not the one who will save them Continue reading