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1. THE REACTION OF THOSE LISTENING TO THE WORDS OF JESUS There are only two ways to react to what Jesus said: a) You can believe and obey His words b) You can ignore His words and suffer the consequences There is no middle ground. It is either one or the other. 2. THE REASON…
LIGHT FOR OUR DARKNESS (John 1:1-18, Isaiah 9:2-7)
1) The Wonderful Counsellor brings CLARITY 2) The Mighty God brings CREATIVITY 3) The Everlasting Father brings COMMUNITY 4) The Prince of Peace brings CONNECTIVITY
THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE 42. PRONE TO WANDER, LORD I FEEL IT (John 18:12-28)
1) HOSTILITY! (v12-14, 19-24) A band of soldiers, a captain, a religious police force, Annas, Caiaphas – Jesus, bound and beaten 2) HUMANITY! (v15-18, 25-27) Peter following and failing 3) HYPOCRISY! (v28) White gloves covering dirty hands 4) HUMILITY! (Luke 22:61-62) “The Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered….. and he went out…
LIVING IN THE LIGHT OF HIS COMING 10. THE DAY THE WHOLE CREATION’S WAITING FOR: FROM GRIEF TO GLORY 1 Thess 4
1) HURT! (v13) Christians grieve….but not without hope! 2) HOPE! (v14-17) The Risen Lord comes with and for His people! Personally, Visibly, Audibly, Gloriously, Transformationally! 3) HEAVEN! (v17) We will ALWAYS be with the Lord! What comfort! What encouragement!
SOVEREIGNTY AND SUFFERING 7. FAITH (IN THE DARK) (Job Chs 13, 19, 22)
1) ITS CRY! (13:15) “Though He slay me I will hope in Him.” I will trust God no matter what! 2) ITS CREED! (19:23-27) “For I know that my Redeemer lives…..yet in my flesh I will see God.” Redemption and Resurrection! 3) ITS CROWN! (23:10) “But He knows the way that I take; when He…
TITLES OF JESUS 4. PRINCE OF PEACE (Isaiah 9:6)
1. The Contrast: Darkness and Light 2. The Prophetic Names: Wonderful Counsellor – He has all the wisdom we need Mighty God – He has all the power we need Everlasting Father – He has the family we need Prince of Peace – He brings now, and will bring in the future the peace we need. 3….
