Triumphal Entry 10 March 2013 PM – John 12:12-50 – Scott Childs Introduction: From a human perspective, this may have been the summit of Christ’s earthly glory before the cross. Crowds excitedly praised him as the King. Jesus knew that his true followers were not the emotional fans but those who placed their trust in […]
Hatred of Jesus Increases 3 March 2013 PM – John 11:47-12:11 – Scott Childs Introduction: Why did the chief priests and Pharisees hate Jesus? Did they really hate his miracles? I doubt it. Did they really think he worked for Satan? I do not think so. Did they hate his teaching? Well, yes, he exposed […]
Raising of Lazarus 24 February 2013 – John 11:1-46 – Scott Childs Introduction: The death of a loved one is one of the most painful events you will face. When God recalls the breath of life, the body stops functioning. The spirit immediately goes to heaven or hell and loved ones grieve the absence. Transition: […]
Feast of Dedication 17 February 2013 PM – John 10:22-42 – Scott Childs Introduction: The opening verse of this section tells us that Jesus was at Jerusalem, at the Feast of Dedication, and it was winter. Shepard tells explains that, “It was a joyous festival in commemoration of the restoration of the altar and purification […]
Jesus, the Shepherd 10 February 2013 PM – John 10:1-21 – Scott Childs Introduction: Psalm 23:1-6 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his […]
Man Born Blind 3 February 2013 PM – John 9:1-41 – Scott Childs Introduction: It would be terrible to be deaf. It would be tragic to be crippled. It would be frustrating not to be able to smell or taste. However, I believe it would be devastating to be blind. In his 9th chapter, John […]
Believe! 27 January 2013 PM – John 8:21-59 – Scott Childs Introduction: A little boy came home from Sunday School and his mother asked him what he had learned that morning. “Well Mother, we learned that Moses went behind the enemy lines and freed the Israelites. Then he took the army engineers and built a […]
Mercy & Light 20 January 2013 PM – John 8:1-20 – Scott Childs Introduction: The story is told of a politician who, after receiving the proofs of a portrait, was very angry with the photographer. He stormed back to the photographer and arrived with these angry words: “This picture does not do me justice!” The […]
Feast of Tabernacles 13 January 2013– John 7:1-53 – Scott Childs Introduction: Jesus had ministered in Galilee for many months because his enemies in Judea wanted to kill him. Now it was time for the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem. This feast is also called the Feast of Ingathering. It was a seven-day feast to […]
One of the most heartbreaking events that can happen in a church is to have people leave. People leave a church for many reasons. Many leave because of personality conflicts. Many leave because they think the church is not meeting their needs. Others leave because they are not truly saved. Some leave because they think […]