"Jesus" Tagged Sermons (Page 4)
The Good News of the Resurrected One
The resurrection of Jesus from death brings good news into our lives. As we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, we will also explore three themes of how this is good news: light overwhelming darkness, freedom overcoming prisons, and life overpowering death. Key Texts: John 20:1-10, 30-31
He Is.
As we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, we must ask ourselves what Jesus’ life, death and resurrection really means for us. Does it mean anything or was it merely a historical event? To get at this, we will return to the creation account of the first Adam in Genesis in order to then explore the meaning of the arrival of the second Adam in Jesus Messiah.
God the Son
God’s promise-infused story echoes with the love of God – His grace and truth – from start to finish. But that echo comes to startling clarity in the melodious strain of Jesus of Nazareth, God’s Messiah and One and Only Son. Jesus’ revelation of God’s love – His grace and truth- is what we most long for and most need, and He shapes and molds us with His love for the world around us. SERMON OUTLINE “My Father, who has…
Growing
In Luke 2:22-52, Jesus is dedicated at the Temple and grows up physically. As He grows, there is a growing awareness that something unique is appearing in Jesus. SERMON OUTLINE “And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” (Luke 2:52) Jesus Growing (Luke 2:16, 40, 43, 52) Growing Light (Luke 2:25-32, 36-40) Growing Clouds (Luke 2:33-35) Growing Revelation (Luke 2:41-49) Growing Confusion (Luke 2:33, 50) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Answer one of the following questions: What is…
Savior
In Luke 2:1-21, Jesus is born to Mary and Joseph in David’s town of Bethlehem. He is a Savior, shining forth God’s glory in the darkness of the world and bringing good news to everyone. SERMON OUTLINE “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. (Luke 2:10-11)…
Jesus the Revelation of God
Paul’s strong statement in Colossians 1:15-23 sets the tone of this whole section: “the Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.” With a summary of the gospel and a deepened Christology than almost any other place in the New Testament canon, we encounter a powerful teaching on Jesus. Sermon Outline The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.” (Colossians 1:15) Christ and Creation (Colossians 1:15-18a) The image The…
Be Still
How do we simplify and focus our lives to become the best people in God with the best use of time in our busy world? Elijah runs himself ragged after a successful ministry, struggling to rest and hear from God. We will examine things like solitude, silence, simplicity, and appropriate view of limits for self and others. Key passages: 1 Kings 19; Psalm 46:10 Sermon Outline “He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God’” (Psalm 46:10) “Come away…
Deep: Changed with God
Key Passage: Philippians 2:12-13 Sermon Outline “Work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you.” (Philippians 2:12-13) Jesus the Savior: Saved from Death’s Depths Jesus the Reconciler: Opened to God’s Depths Jesus the Life Changer: Growing to Christ’s Depths DISCUSSION QUESTIONS When have you experienced the need for a total change in your life? What lead you to that place and what happened next? We continue our series, “Jesus Changes Everything,” by looking…
Jesus is in the Business of Change
Key Passage: John 1:14-17; 2:1-11 Sermon Outline “What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.” (John 2:11) God and Change (John 1:14-17) God understood the need God’s solution Jesus Brings Change (John 2:1-11) Physical Societal Future Belief in Power of Jesus (John 2:5, 11) Belief of Mary (John 2:5) Belief of Disciples (John 2:11) Believing in 2016 Power of Jesus to Change…
Does Jesus Really Give Us Life?
Jesus says that He is the way, the truth and the life and no one gets to the Father except through Him. What does that mean? Is that true? does Jesus really give us life? (John 14:6) SERMON OUTLINE Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life.” (John 14:6) Jesus the Life The interrelationship of way – truth – life The tension between ideas and persons What is Our Definition of Life? Jesus and life Quality…
Is Jesus Really the Source of Truth?
Jesus says that He is the way, the truth and the life and no one gets to the Father except through Him. What does that mean? Is that true? Is Jesus really the source of truth? (John 14:6) SERMON OUTLINE Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life.” (John 14:6) Jesus the Truth ‘Truth’ in John’s Gospel Remembering the interrelationship of way – truth – life Jesus as the Revealer of God’s Truth “The Word became…
Is Jesus Really the Only Way?
Jesus says that He is the way, the truth and the life and no one gets to the Father except through Him. What does that mean? Is that true? Is Jesus really the only way? (John 16:4; Acts 4:12) SERMON OUTLINE Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 16:4) Jesus the Way The setting of John 14 The interrelationship of way – truth – life…