February 2014
From Fear to Faith
From Fear to Faith
John 6:16-21
Introduction:
I. The Causes for Fear.
II. The Cure for Fear.
January 2014
Food for Thought
Food for Thought
John 6:1-15
Introduction:
I. Take Out Your #2 Pencils. (1-4)
II. The Test. (5-9)
III. The Answer Key. (10-13)
IV. The Wrong Take-Away. (14-15)
Make the Call
Make the Call
John 5:31-47
Introduction: (31-32)
[cf. Deuteronomy 19:15]
- John the Baptist Testified to Christ’s Deity. (33-35)
- Christ’s Works Testified to His Deity. (36)
- Wedding at Cana. (Ch. 2)
- Healing of Official’s Son. (Ch. 4)
- Healing the Paraly…
December 2013
What Are You Giving For Christmas?
What Are You Giving For Christmas?
Luke 2:8-20
Introduction
I. Receiving the News of Christ’s Birth (8-14)
A. The Good News Turns Fear into Joy.
B. The Good News Extends from Heaven to Earth.
1. Praise from the Angels
2. Peace for Mankind
II. Responding to the News of Christ’s Birth. (15-20)
A. The Birth of Christ Requires Immediate Changes.
B. The Birth of Christ Requires Telling Others.
C. The Birth of Christ Requires Worship.
1. The Wonderers
2. The Worshippers
Physical Healing and Spiritual Paralysis
Physical Healing & Spiritual Paralysis
Seeing the Savior from a Simple Story
John 5:1-18
Introduction: (1)
I. The Desperate Need for Healing (2-9).
A. The Hopelessness. (2-5)
B. The Healing. (6-9)
Transition: Now that day was the Sabbath.
II. The Desperate Need for Revival. (10-18)
A. Recognize Your Self-Righteousness. (10-13)
B. Replace Your Sin. (14-15)
C. Receive the Savior. (16-18)
Believing is Seeing
Believing is Seeing
John 4:43-54
Introduction
I. Faith Needed. (43-48)
A. From the Galileans.
B. From the Nobleman.
II. Faith Tested. (49-50a)
A. Physical Healing
B. Spiritual Healing
III. Faith Demonstrated. (50b-54)
A. Physical Healing
B. Spiritual Healing
Lift Up Your Eyes
Lift Up Your Eyes
John 4:27-42
Introduction
I. Believing in Jesus Produces a Changed Life. (27-30)
A. The Disciples Wondered.
B. The Woman Witnessed.
November 2013
Where Are the Nine?
Where Are the Nine?
Luke 17:11-19
Introduction
I. The Necessity for Cleansing. (11-14)
A. The Sinner’s Desperation. (11-13)
B. The Savior’s Compassion. (14)
1. Christ sees the need.
2. Christ meets the need.
II. The Expectancy of Thanksgiving. (15-19)
A. You Must…
Cool Water for a Thirsty Soul
Cool Water for a Thirsty Soul
John 4:1-26
Introduction (1-6):
I. Christ Desires to Quench Your Thirst. (7-15)
A. You can never satisfy your thirsting on your own.
B. Christ is the only way to have your thirst satisfied.
II. How to Have Christ Quench Your Thirst. (16-26)
A. Through Repentance.
B. Through Belief in Christ.
Would You Make Up Your Mind?
Would You Make Up Your Mind?
John 3:30-36
Introduction:
I. Christ Must Increase, But You Must Decrease. (30-35)
A. Because of His Origin.(31)
B. Because of His Testimony. (32-33)
C. Because of His Authority. (34-35)
II. There Are Only Two Responses to Christ. (36)
A. Those Who Believe. (36a)
B. Those Who Do Not Believe. (36b)