Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church

A Spitting Image
August 29, 2010

John 14:7-14

Point #1

Jesus is like His __________.

· Jesus _________ like His Father.

· Jesus ____________ like His Father.

· Jesus ________ like His Father.

Point #2

Those who believe in Jesus will be like__________.

· Those who believe will do as __________ ________.

· Those who believe will do ______________ ____________.

· Those who believe will have assurance of _______________ ____________.

How is it that you are like Jesus?

 

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Tags: assurance, believe, father, image, jesus, John, spitting

I Am the Way
August 22, 2010

John 14:1-6

Truth #1

We can trust Jesus who is __________ _____________ with those who follow Him.

Truth #2

We can trust Jesus to always ________ His ________________.

Truth #3

We can trust Jesus’ ______________.

What difficulty are you facing today?

Are you trusting trust Jesus to help you?

Are you trusting in Jesus as the way to the Father?

 

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Tags: follow, I am, jesus, John, Sermon, trust, way

As The Table Turns
August 15, 2010

John 13:18-38

Observation #1

Judas displayed _______________ for Jesus.

Observation #2

Jesus offered __________________ to Judas, but it was not accepted.

Observation #3

A true disciple is known by his or her _______________ to love others.

Is there anything hindering you from experiencing forgive-ness and fellowship with Jesus?

As a disciple of Jesus, what are you known for?

 

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Tags: accept, disciple, fellowship, forgive, hinder, jesus, John, Judas, offered, Sermon, table, turns

You Do As I Do
August 8, 2010

John 13:1-17

Example #1

When we do what Jesus does, we will _________ ___________________________.

Example #2

When we do what Jesus does, we will ____________ ___________.

Example #3

When we do what Jesus does, we will ______________ ____________.

Are you willing to follow Jesus’ example?

How might you improve doing what Jesus does?

 

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Persistent Unbelief
August 1, 2010

John 12:37-50

Truth #1

Many saw miraculous signs, yet they ______________ to believe.

Truth #2

Many believed yet their faith was not ________________.

Truth #3

The one who believes should not ____________ in darkness.

Truth #4

Those who hear the gospel and ____________ it will be judged for their unbelief.

What do you believe about Jesus?

How is your life leading others to believe?

 

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Tags: believe, darkness, faith, gospel, jesus, John, judged, miraculous, persistent, Sermon, Signs, unbelief

The Hour Has Come
July 25, 2010

John 12:20-36

Truth #1

The hour has come for Jesus to be _______________.

Truth #2

Jesus’ followers must ______ in order to _______.

Truth #3

Jesus’ death will result in _________ and ___________.

Truth #4

Those who place their __________ in the Light become _________ of the Light.

Have you placed your trust in the Light?

What kind of seeds is your life producing?

 

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Tags: death, followers, hour, jesus, John, life, light, place, producing, result, seed, seeds, Sermon, trust, truth

The Welcome Church
July 18, 2010

Introductory notes:

W ______ at getting to know people

E __________ to make an intentional effort.

L ____ others get to know you.

C ________________ meaningful relationships.

O __________ every notion of being threatened.

M ______ time to build relationships.

E ________________ with the needs of others.

Concluding notes:

 

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Tags: build, meaningful, others, people, relationships, Sermon, welcome, welcome church

A Grand Entrance
July 11, 2010

John 12:12-19

Observation #1

Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem resulted in ___________ ____ ____________.

Observation #2

Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem resulted in ___________ _______________.

Observation #3

Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem resulted in ___________ _________________.
How do you respond to Jesus?

 

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Tags: entrance, jerusalem, jesus, John, respond, response, Sermon

By His Stripes

July 4, 2010

1 Peter 2:21-25

Truth #1

Jesus died ______ our sins as our __________________.

Truth #2

We are to die ____ our sins and live for _________.

Truth #3

We are ___________ by His ________________.

What do Jesus’ stripes mean to you?

How do they affect the way you live?

 

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Tags: die, jesus, live, peter, sins, ssermon, stripes

Extravagant Love
June 20, 2010

John 12:1-11

Truth #1

Mary’s actions were ________________.

Truth #2

Mary’s actions were ___________________.

Truth #3

Mary’s actions were _________________.

Truth #4

Mary’s actions were ______________________.

What do your actions express about your love for Jesus?

What would Jesus say about your expressions of love and devotion to him?

 

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Tags: devotion, expression, jesus, John, love, Martha, Mary

Better for One to Die
June 13, 2010

John 11:45-57

Pharisees –

Sanhedrin –

High Priest –

Observation #1

Many people ____________ after Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead.

Observation #2

Some of leaders were ____________ after Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead.

Observation #3

Caiaphas _________________ more truth then he may have realized.

Observation #4

The leaders ______________ to take Jesus’ life.

What is your response to the raising of Lazarus?

 

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Tags: High Priest, jesus, John, Lazarus, leaders, Pharisees, Sanhedrin, Sermon

I Am the Resurrection and the Life

June 2, 2010
John 11:1-44

Observation #1

Jesus stated a _______________ for Lazarus’ sickness and death.

Observation #2

Jesus was not bound by ____________________ of time.

Observation #3

Jesus had ________ on those who were mourning.

Observation #4

Jesus had the __________ to raise the dead to life.

In what way(s) do you need to learn to trust God’s purposes and timing?

Do you believe Jesus is compassionately concerned about your hurts and problems?

Do you believe Jesus is the resurrection and the life?

 

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Tags: bound, concern, dead, death, hurts, jesus, John, Lazarus, life, mourning, problems, purpose, resurrection, Sermon, sickness, time, timing

Secure Sheep and Uncertain Unbelievers

May 24, 2010
John 10:22-42

A Response of Belief:

Those who believe ____________ to Jesus.

1. They ____________ and ____________.

2. They have ________________ ________.

3. They are ____________.

A Response of Unbelief:

Those who do not believe ____________ Jesus.

1. They accuse Him of __________________.

2. They reject the ________.

3. They reject His ________________.

How do you respond to the words and miracles of Jesus?

What does your response mean for you?

 

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Tags: accept, accuse, belief, jesus, John, miracles, reject, response, unbelief

I Lay Down My Life for You
May 16, 2010

John 10:14-18

Truth #1

Jesus laid down His life for ____.

1. Jesus _____________ laid down His life.

2. Jesus became our sacrifice for ______.

3. Jesus died so we could ________.

Truth #2

We are to lay down our lives for __________.

1. We are to ______ to self.

2. We are to be ____________ sacrifices for God.

3. We are to allow Him to ________ in us.

Are you willing to say, “I lay down my life for You”?

 

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Tags: allow, died, dies, God, jesus, John, lives, sacrifice, Sermon

I AM the Good Shepherd

May 9, 2010

John 10:1-21

Observation #1

As the Good Shepherd, Jesus is the ________ shepherd.

Observation #2

As the Good Shepherd, Jesus’ __________ is familiar to His sheep.

Observation #3

As the Good Shepherd, Jesus is the ________.

Observation #4

As the Good Shepherd, Jesus ______________ a rich and satisfying life.

Observation #5

As the Good Shepherd, Jesus _____________ His sheep.

Observation #6

As the Good Shepherd, Jesus _________________ lays down His life for His sheep.

Are you trusting in the Good Shepherd?

How intently do you listen for His voice?

 

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Tags: familiar, Good Shepherd, jesus, John, life, rich, satisfying, Sermon, sheep, voice