09 Sep 2018

1. THIS IS ABOUT JESUS It’s not about the blind man. 2. EVERYONE GOES THROUGH SOME KIND OF TRIAL The question is: Do you believe your pain can ultimately bring glory to God? There is a special way that God receives glory when people persevere in trials. 3. RESPONSES…

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22 Jul 2018

1) FALSENESS! We are the offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone (v33). Slaves to elitism, self-righteousness and sin 2) FAITH! Abiding in the word, knowing the truth, knowing the Son 3) FREEDOM! If the Son sets you free you will be free indeed! Free from…

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15 Jul 2018

1. CLAIM (v12) a) Context: time (7:37, 8:2), place (8:20) and Bible (Is 42:6, 49:6; Jn 1:9, 3:19) b) Content: personal, exclusive, extensive, extravagant Note: “Whoever follows….” 2. CONTEST (v13-30) a) Sources: who can you trust? Jesus’ knowledge and their ignorance v14. Their judgements – human v15, 7:24 b)…

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08 Jul 2018

1. She was Caught 2. They were Cruel 3. Everyone was Condemned 4. Jesus exercised Justice 5. Jesus applied the Truth 6. Jesus offered Grace  

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01 Jul 2018

Jesus says: “Come to Me and Drink” 1. It’s an Invitation with a Condition You realise you’re thirsty 2. It’s an Invitation that offers Contentment Drink and never be thirsty again 3. It’s an Invitation that has a Consequence What flows in also flows out Come to the Well…

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01 Jul 2018

1) THE WORLD’S GREATEST LOVE The love of God 2) THE WORLD’S GREATEST NEED Rescue for a perishing world 3) THE WORLD’S GREATEST GIFT God’s only begotten Son – Jesus of Nazareth 4) THE WORLD’S GREATEST CHOICE Whosoever believes

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24 Jun 2018

1. WHO is this man? We’ve heard what others are saying We know his ancestry We’ve seen his ministry 2. WHAT does he mean? Earthly-mindedness is of no heavenly use 3. “WHEN the Christ appears, will he do more than this man has done?” Water into Wine Healing the…

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17 Jun 2018

He closes their mouths with: 1. Teaching (v14-18) With Authority FROM God That Gives Exaltation TO God 2. Testing (v19-24) The CONTRADICTION in your actions reveals the CONCEIT in your heart True believers focus on OBEDIENCE not APPEARANCE. My highest calling and my deepest joy to make His…

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03 Jun 2018

1. Hard Sayings or Hard Hearts? (v60-65) There’s no acceptance 2. Follow the Crowd or follow the Christ? (v66-71) There’s no alternative Question Time ??? 1. Who do YOU say that I am? (Mark 8:29) 2. Do YOU want to go away as well? (John 6:67) 3. What have…

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27 May 2018

Who are the Gatecrashers?: 1. THE MATERIALISTS (v26) These people were concerned only to fill their stomachs. They did not “see” the sign that which proved Jesus was the Son of God yet they had been there when the miracle was performed. 2. THE LEGALISTS (v28) They ask what…

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