Life is filled with hurts. The grief we experience on the inside isn't always obvious on the outside. How do we navigate through these emotions? How can we help others who are struggling? In John 11, we have much to learn from Jesus as He engages with two grieving sisters.
Life is filled with distractions. But the things that distract aren’t necessarily wrong or bad. It’s often just a matter of what we ultimately prioritize. In John 6, Jesus challenges His followers to pursue what endures instead of what is temporary.
What people see on the outside doesn’t always line up with what is happening on the inside. Today we will look at Jesus’ interaction with Nicodemus to better understand the gospel.
What people see on the outside doesn't always line up with what is happening on the inside. As we look at how Jesus interacted with people, we will see Him graciously and intentionally allow the Gospel to change them from the inside out.
John brings his letter to a conclusion by assuring us that those who believe in the name of Jesus may know that we have eternal life.
John is writing to strengthen our faith and to encourage our fellowship with God by reminding us that what we believe about Jesus matters. But he also affirms that our faith is active and ongoing resulting in life in Christ.
John is writing to strengthen our faith and to encourage our fellowship with God by assuring us of the deep love our Heavenly Father has for us, made manifest through Jesus Christ.
John is writing to strengthen our faith and to assure us of our fellowship with God. He reminds believers that our love for others is one of the primary characteristics of a follower of Jesus.
John is writing to strengthen our faith and to assure us of our fellowship with God. He challenged us to walk in the light—to walk with honesty in the revelation of God’s truth (1:5-2:2). Some may now be wondering how do we know that we know Him—that we are in relationship with Him. John’s answer is that our fellowship with Him is not primarily about what we avoid, but what we pursue.
John is writing to strengthen our faith by helping us understand who God is and how we maintain fellowship with Him. God is light so we should walk in the light by dealing honestly with the seriousness, the guilt and the presence of sin.
As we close out the Christmas series and 2020, let’s consider how the light and life of Jesus is impacting our lives.
The proclamation of the birth of Jesus is an invitation to come to Him. Shepherds and Wise Men were the first to be invited. Jesus’ ministry was characterized by the repeated invitation to come. The invitation still stands today. How will we respond?
“The life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us.” The life that is found in Jesus has been revealed to us. That is why we celebrate the wonder of Christmas.
“Light and Life to all he brings . . .” The light of the world brings His life to the world. It’s the story of Christmas and all are invited to receive Him. All can then shine His light and live His life for all the world to see. Today we begin our Christmas series by telling His story of “Light and Life.”
It should be no surprise that Paul concludes his letter by rejoicing greatly! He is grateful for the partnership in ministry he shares with the Philippian church and he shares how he has learned to be content . . . No Matter What!
Paul encourages believers to stand firm together by rejoicing in the Lord, treating everyone with gentleness, not being anxious but instead presenting our requests to God, thinking about what is excellent and praise-worthy and then putting that into practice...No Matter What!
Paul is now filled with urgency as he boldly says press on, forget what’s behind, strain forward for the prize, hold true, imitate me and eagerly await the return of Christ! Let’s take Paul at his word and Pursue Life in Christ together!
Paul boldly and clearly contrasts his previous works-oriented approach to God with what it now means to be found in Him through faith.
Paul has encouraged the Philippians to take on the same attitude that we see in Jesus Christ. In today’s passage, he commends Timothy and Epaphroditus as two men who are doing just that.
Following last week’s description of who Jesus Christ is and what He has done, this week we will be challenged how to live as lights in the world.
Today we come to a description of who Jesus is and what Jesus did that is not only central to our understanding of Philippians, but is central to our understanding of the One Story of the Bible.
After helping us to see how his circumstances have helped to advance the Gospel, Paul now gives his encouragement for how we are to live a life worthy of the Gospel.
After giving thanks and praying for the church in Philippi, Paul now gives them an update on his personal situation and ministry. His focus is clearly on the advancement of the Gospel and the glory of Jesus Christ.
After laying out the theme of his letter to the Philippians in his initial greeting, Paul allows us to listen in on his prayer for them that abounds with gratitude, joy, affection, longing and love. Let’s be challenged to do the same... No Matter What!
No matter what we might be facing, no matter how we might be feeling, no matter what might be happening in the world around us, Paul encourages and inspires us in his letter to the Philippians with what is true of us in Christ and how we are to then live as a result.
As we finish looking at our biblical values in order to be reminded of what is most important, we look today at Going Into God’s World.
As we continue to look at our biblical values in order to be reminded of what is most important, we look today at an individual’s discipleship journey and how we can take also, take intentional next steps.
We are all good forgetters, so the Bible is filled with examples of God reminding His people of who He is and what He has done. By looking to Calvary’s biblical values, let’s be reminded of what is most needed and most important.
