JOHN 10:14–15 – I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.” THEME OF THE DAY: SHEPHERDING ONE ANOTHER. Today’s scripture is taken from the “Good Shepherd” chapter in John’s gospel. It is a great place…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
John
JOHN 8:31-32 – So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” THEME OF THE DAY: FREED BY THE LORD JESUS. In the opening of his letter to the Christians in Rome, the Apostle Paul would…
JOHN 17:20-24 – I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. The glory that you have…
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.
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…