Pastor Jim will conclude the brief sermon series from John 17, our Lord’s High Priestly prayer, focusing on His petition that we would be one. This unity the Lord prays for has significant impacts on the health of His church and culture.
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
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This Lord Day evening, Pastor Jim continues his short series in the High Priestly Prayer of the Lord Jesus. In the opening five verses we find the Lord Jesus praying to be glorified so His Father would be as well. The context is the Father and Son in the work of salvation revealing their love for sinners.
JOHN 16:33 – I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” THEME OF THE DAY: DON’T FORGET HIS PROMISE AND PRESENCE. The words of our Lord Jesus in today’s scripture are directed to a bunch of fear-gripped disciples. Jesus is…
This Lord Day evening, Pastor Jim will begin a month-long series in the High Priestly Prayer of the Lord Jesus. Known as the “burning bush” of the New Testament, we see the heart of the Lord Jesus through His intercessory prayer leading us to marvel over, and love more fully our glorious Lord.
Consider this verse. Be lost in holy amazement of what is being revealed from the heart of our Lord Jesus in His prayer. Linger, ponder, and realize the unfathomable love of the Lord Jesus coming forth.
JOHN 15:1–9 – “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me, and I in you.…