1. ITS LIFE!
Multitudes who believed
A church pulsating with spiritual energy
2. ITS LORD!
The risen Lord, Head of the Church
3. ITS LOVE!
Unity, Community, Generosity & Ministry
1. THE KING REVEALED (v12-19) a) The Cry of the Crowd b) The Fulfilment or Prophecy c) The Anger of the Pharisees 2. THE KINGDOM EXPLAINED (v20-26) a) The Death of the King is the only way to Life for the Subjects b) The Example of the King is the only way of Life for…
1) TRADESMEN! Mr Wise-Man & Sons Mr Folly & Sons Two World Views 2) TEMPESTS! Rain, Floods, Wind & Storms 3) TRUTH! On Christ the solid Rock I stand All other ground is sinking sand
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…
1. THE WARNING! (v26-28) Is 6:9-10, Matt 13:14, Mark 4:12, Luke 8:10, John 12:40, Acts 28:26, Rom 11:8 2. THE WELCOME! (v30) He welcomed ALL who came to him 3. THE WITNESS! (v31) To guards, Romans, Jews, Gentiles, backsliders, the Church, the world
1) IT’S COMMANDED! (John 13:34) “A new commandment I give unto you….” 2) IT’S COMPELLING! (1 Jn 4:7) “…for love is from God…” 3) IT’S COSTLY! (John 13:34, 1 Jn 4:10) ”…as I have loved you..” 4) IT’S CONTAGIOUS! (John 13:35) “By this shall all people know that you are My disciples…”
PAUL’S DESIRE a) The Spread of The Gospel b) The Response to The Gospel c) Protection from the wicked PAUL’S REMINDER a) The Lord is faithful b) He will strengthen and guard you c) Keep going! PAUL’S VISION a) May the Lord lead you: b) In the love of God c) In the patience of…