Jesus’ Upper Room Prayer 26 May 2013 PM – John 17:1-26 – Scott Childs Introduction: Because this prayer of Jesus follows the discussions Jesus had with His disciples in the upper room the night before His crucifixion and because John 18:1 speaks of them crossing the brook Cedron after the prayer, I believe that Jesus […]
Sorrow to Joy 19 May 2013 PM – John 16:16-33 – Scott Childs Introduction: Jesus was about to leave the disciples. They were filled with sorrow. They did not know it yet, but their sorrow would turn to great joy. Transition: Jesus gave His disciples three reasons that their sorrow would turn to joy. These […]
The Holy Spirit’s Ministry 12 May 2013 PM – John 16:1-15 – Scott Childs Introduction: What is the Holy Spirit to you? Do you think of Him as an influence? Do you view Him as an inner power? Or do you know Him as a personal Friend? If so, do you talk to Him as […]
Friendship with Christ 5 May 2013 PM – John 15:12-27 – Scott Childs Introduction: Friends are important. Bad friends will ruin you. Good friends will edify you. In youth, your parents ought to be your best human friends. [Parents, we must work diligently to that end.] Once married, your spouse ought to be your best […]
Abiding in Christ 28 April 2013 PM – John 15:1-11 – Scott Childs Introduction: To print the church bulletin, I used our church’s printer. The printer does a great job of printing, but it is useless if it is not plugged into the electric outlet. It draws all of its power from that outlet. Jesus […]
The Holy Spirit’s Ministry 21 April 2013 PM – John 14:16-18, 25-26 – Scott Childs Introduction: Preparing for His return to heaven, Jesus told His disciples about the Holy Spirit. They knew quite a bit about God the Father. They had spent about three years with God the Son. However, they probably knew very little […]
Prayer Guidelines 14 April 2013 PM – John 14:12-15 – Scott Childs Introduction: Though we would not say this, our actions often imply, “Why pray when you can worry?” I wonder how many blessings we have missed because we do not pray. The songwriter put it this way, “O what peace we often forfeit, O […]
Comforting Words of Jesus 7 April 2013 pm – John 14:1-11 – Scott Childs Introduction: The eleven disciples were confused, concerned, and troubled by Jesus’ words. He said He was going to die and that one of them would betray Him. He told Peter that he would deny Him before the rooster crowed in the […]
Four Announcements 31 March 2013 PM – John 13:21-38 – Scott Childs Introduction: If you have ever had to talk to someone about an issue that you really did not want to bring up, you can probably imagine what Jesus must have felt like that evening. Being God, He knew all that would take place […]
A Lesson on Humility 17 March 2013 PM – John 13:1-20 – Scott Childs Introduction: Humility is one of the most difficult qualities to cultivate because pride is rooted in the depths of each of our hearts. We all struggle with pride in varying degrees. The disciples were no exception. John does not mention it, […]