The Next Best Thing to Being There
October 18, 2009
John 4:43-54
Insight #1
Jesus is never too ______ ________ to help.
Insight #2
Jesus is able to ________ in accordance with His will.
Insight #3
Faith is belief without ________________.
When faced with a problem, at what point do you turn to Jesus?
Are you willing to accept the will of God for you?
What do you really believe about Jesus?
Next Time, With Christ
October 11, 2009
Matthew 26:26-30 1039/1543
The Jewish Wedding Process:
The Contract –
The Acceptance –
The Betrothal –
The Preparation –
The Wedding –
The Marriage Supper –
Implication #1
Jesus ________ the ultimate bride price for us.
Implication #2
Jesus has gone to ______________ a place for us.
Implication #3
We are to be __________ to meet Him.
Implication #4
We are to live in _______________________ of His coming.
Are you preparing for His coming?
How does your life demonstrate that you anticipate His return?
Living Water
September 20, 2009
John 4:1-30; 39-42
Points of Interest:
Point of interest #1
The Samaritans
Point of interest #2
Living water
Point of interest #3
Spirit and truth
Points to Apply:
Point #1
The gospel ____________ beyond cultural boundaries.
Point #2
Jesus ______________ an offer of eternal life to all.
Point #3
True worship is _________________ in spirit and truth.
How do these points apply to your life?
Three Testimonies
September 13, 2009
John 3:22-36
Testimony #1
The testimony of the followers:
“It’s not ________”
Testimony #2
The testimony of John the Baptist:
“ I must become ________”
Testimony #3
The testimony of Jesus:
“Whoever ________ in the Son has ________ ________”
Are you more likely to respond like Testimony #1 or Testimony #2?
How do you respond to Testimony #3?
The Light
September 6, 2009
John 3:16-21
Truth #1
The one who believes will be granted ______________ ________ in heaven.
Truth #2
The one who does not believe is _______________.
Truth #3
The one who does not believe ______________ the Light.
Truth #4
The one who believes _______________ the Light.
Does your life reflect that you are a believer?
Are you walking in darkness or in the light?
Religion vs. Relationship
August 30, 2009
John 3:1-18
Point #1
In order to be good enough for heaven, you must be ______ ______.
Point #2
In order to be good enough for heaven, you must be born of the ______ and the ______.
Point #3
In order to be good enough for heaven, you must ______ ______ ______.
Point #4
In order to be good enough for heaven, you must have a ___________ ______ ______.
Do you meet the requirements for eternal life in heaven?
Cleansing the Temple
August 23, 2009
John 2:12-25
Points of Interest:
Point of Interest #1
Jesus and His brothers (v.12)
Point of Interest #2
The temple and selling (v.16)
Point of Interest #3
Jesus entrusting himself (vs.24)
Points to Apply:
Point #1
The dwelling place of God is in ______ _____________.
Point #2
The dwelling place of God is to be a place of __________________ _______________.
Point #3
The dwelling place of God is to be ________ ____ ______.
Describe the current condition of God’s temple as it relates to your life?
It’s a Miracle
August 16, 2009
John 2:1-11
Definition of a Miracle:
Purpose #1
The miracle ________ Jesus’ ________
Purpose #2
The miracle ________ Jesus’ ________
Purpose #3
The miracle ________ Jesus’ ________
What does this miracle mean to you?
Come and See
August 9, 2009
John 1:35-51
Observation #1
John the Baptist’s disciples were ________________ to Jesus.
Observation #2
Those who followed Jesus _____________________ Him as the Messiah.
Observation #3
Jesus _____________ His life with those who followed Him.
Observation #4
Those who followed Jesus ________________ others to Him.
Observation #5
Jesus __________________ supernatural knowledge.
How do these observations apply to your life?
If you are a follower of Jesus, how are you following Jesus?
John 1:29-34
Truth #1
Jesus was the Lamb that was _______________
Truth #2
Jesus was the Lamb that was _______________
Truth #3
Jesus was the Lamb that was _______________
Truth #4
Jesus is the Lamb that is to be _______________
Has the Lamb of god taken away your sin?
How do you respond to the Lamb of God?
John the Baptist
July 26, 2009
John 1:17-28
Who John was not:
Fact #1
John was not ______ ______________.
Fact #2
John was not ____________.
Fact #3
John was not ______ _______________.
Who John was:
Fact #4
John was a ________ with a message.
Fact #5
John was _______________ with water.
Fact #6
John was a ________________ of Jesus.
Life lessons from John the Baptist:
1.
2.
3.
John – The Incarnation
July 19, 2009
John 1:4-18
Truth #1
Jesus is the _________ of God.
Truth #2
Jesus was ________________ by many people.
Truth #3
Jesus is _______________ by those who believe.
Truth #4
Jesus became a ________ being.
Truth #5
Jesus reveals the ___________ of God.
Who is Jesus to you?
How is the light shining in your life?
July 12, 2009
Background of the Book:
1. The _______________ John is usually credited with the authorship of the fourth Gospel.
2. John often refers to himself as the disciple whom Jesus __________.
3. John is identified as the ________ of Zebedee and the _____________ of James.
4. John played an instrumental role in the __________ ____________.
5. John’s gospel _____________ from the first three gospel accounts.
6. John recorded __________ miracles that were not recorded by the synoptic gospel writers.
7. John’s Gospel is generally considered to be the ________ of the four Gospels to be written.
John 1:1-3 1109/1645
The Prolog:
Truth #1
Jesus is ____________.
Truth #2
Jesus is ______.
Truth #3
Jesus is the ______________.
Who is Jesus to you?
July 5, 2009
1 John 1:5-10
Truth #1
God is Light and there is ____ ______________ in Him.
Misconception #1
You can walk in the light and continue to ____________ habitual sin.
Truth #2
When we walk in the light, we experience ___________ and ________________
Misconception #2
We can walk in the light and ________ our sin.
Truth #3
When we confess our sin, we are ______________ and _____________.
Misconception #3
We can walk in the light and ___________ His _______.
Are you walking in darkness or in the light?
How would you describe your fellowship with God?
How might you improve your fellowship with God?
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Matthew 5:13-16
Salt has _____ Influence.
1. Salt adds _____
2. Salt is a ______
3. Salt creates _____
4. Salt promotes _____
Light has _____ Influence.
1. Light _____ darkness
2.Light gives ______ guidance
3. SLights _____ what is there
4. Light _____ reflects light from its source
Are you influenncing your world with salt and light?
How could you better be salt and light?