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Cast the First Stone John 7:53–8:11 “[[And each one departed to his own house. But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. Early in the morning he came to the temple courts again. All the people came to him, and he sat down and began to teach them. The experts in the law and the Pharisees brought a woman…

Feed My Sheep John 21 “After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias. Now this is how he did so. Simon Peter, Thomas (called Didymus), Nathanael (who was from Cana in Galilee), the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples of his were together. Simon Peter told them,…

No Friend of Caesar INTRODUCTION TRANSITION We’re on week 13 of what was supposed to be a seven week series. Honestly, if I could have done this series all over again, I probably would have made it even longer. I would have loved to do a year in the book of John. Because every time I would dig in for…

Believe, Obey, Remain, Love Introduction If you had 24 hours to live, how would you spend it. Passing on your legacy. Transition In the text we are looking at this morning, Jesus knows that by this time tomorrow he will be in the grave. And he has one opportunity to pass on his legacy to his disciples.…

The Best Shepherd Introduction Working on Car, Oil Leak, wanting to “get it right” [EXPAND] If a $1,000 repair job is important enough to want to get right, how much more so our faith. When you’re looking at a church to attend, when you’re looking at elders and preachers and what a church teaches, and…

Counterfeit Jesus John 6:25–35 “When they found him on the other side of the lake, they said to him, “Rabbi, when did you get here?” Jesus replied, “I tell you the solemn truth, you are looking for me not because you saw miraculous signs, but because you ate all the loaves of bread you wanted. Do not…

Discipleship through Relationship Introduction One of the things that Jesus did often was pray. We as a church ought to model our prayer life after that of Jesus. But what’s interesting, if you read through the accounts of Jesus’ life, we actually don’t get a LOT of the details surrounding Jesus’ prayer…

Into the Light Introduction John 3 , if you have your bible’s please make your way to John 3 . On August 5th 2010, Jose Henriquez kissed his wife blanca, got up and left work, and clocked in to his shift at the copper mine Jose, the 55 year old man, had done this for 33 years. And as he went in to work…

The Reason for the Season INTRODUCTION Holiday Traditions, breaking traditions. Cultural, National and Religious Holidays. Jesus upset the traditions, and re-framed these holidays, and explained that they point to him. NARATIO Sevens Series. Looking at these Groups of Sevens. Seven Miracles/Signs that…

He Is Setup: Argument with the Jewish people. About who is truly a son of Abraham, and how they should listen to Jesus as their teacher, and obey him . Your father Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day; he saw it and was glad.” “You are not yet fifty years old,” they said to him, “and you…

All Our Needs Introduction Maslow’s Heirarchy of Needs Transition Seven’s Sermon Series Roadmap Big Idea: Jesus meets all of our needs Point Statement State the idea simply in one sentence Explanation John 6 - Jesus had just finished feeding 5,000 people. When they found him on the other side of the…

The Hour Has Come Introduction Early people and late people. Working on God’s timeline. Throughout the book of John there is this theme of Jesus’ hour H-O-U-R like an hourglass. Where there is sort of an expectation of him being the messiah, and doing messiah things. But then the text will say something…

Can I Get a Witness Introduction P52 Papyri. I showed this on tuesday night a few weeks ago. Oldest surviving manuscript of the new testament in existence. Dated to the early 2nd century. This was written within 30 years of when John wrote his original. Less than a hundred years after the events of Jesus…

Here’s Your Sign INTRODUCTION John 2 “On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” “Woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus…

Origin Stories Introduction I want you to think for a minute about origin stories If I asked you to “Tell me your life’s story” tell me your story and what about you makes you “you” Where would you start? I’m guessing a lot of you would start in a lot of different places If I were going to tell you my…

The Flock 1 Peter 5:5–14 “In the same way, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. And God will exalt you in due time, if you humble yourselves under his mighty hand…

Leadership Matters 1 Peter 5:1–5 “So as your fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings and as one who shares in the glory that will be revealed, I urge the elders among you: Give a shepherd’s care to God’s flock among you, exercising oversight not merely as a duty but willingly under God’s direction,…

Hope Introduction Father Kaupan Narratio Kaupan was able to have hope in the darkest moments, because he had a secret weapon. His full title was Chaplain Kaupan He was a Catholic priest from kansas. It was his Faith in Christ that Gave him the hope in the darkest places. In our Study this morning, Peter…

Transformation 1 Peter 4:1–11 “So, since Christ suffered in the flesh, you also arm yourselves with the same attitude, because the one who has suffered in the flesh has finished with sin, in that he spends the rest of his time on earth concerned about the will of God and not human desires. For the time…

At Your Worst Introduction Peter looking back on his actions during the trial of Jesus... Walking on Water Rebuking Jesus Cutting off Ear Denying Jesus 3 Times Transition Lack of faith wasn’t peter’s problem. His problem was that he failed to make the right choices in the worst moments. Review 1 Peter,…

The Actual Solution 1 Peter 3:1–7 “In the same way, wives, be subject to your own husbands. Then, even if some are disobedient to the word, they will be won over without a word by the way you live, when they see your pure and reverent conduct. Let your beauty not be external—the braiding of hair and…

Crossing the Bridge 1 Peter 2:18–25 “Slaves, be subject to your masters with all reverence, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are perverse. For this finds God’s favor, if because of conscience toward God someone endures hardships in suffering unjustly. For what credit is…

We Didn’t Start the Fire 1 Peter 2:11–17 “Dear friends, I urge you as foreigners and exiles to keep away from fleshly desires that do battle against the soul, and maintain good conduct among the non-Christians, so that though they now malign you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify…

Living Stones Introduction 1 Peter 2:4–10 “So as you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but chosen and precious in God’s sight, you yourselves, as living stones, are built up as a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood and to offer spiritual sacrifices that are acceptable to God through Jesus…

5 W’s 1 Peter 1:18–2:3 “You know that from your empty way of life inherited from your ancestors you were ransomed—not by perishable things like silver or gold, but by precious blood like that of an unblemished and spotless lamb, namely Christ. He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was…

Response 1 Peter 1:10–17 “Concerning this salvation,21 the prophets22 who predicted the grace that would come to you23 searched and investigated carefully. They probed24 into what person or time25 the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating when he testified beforehand about the sufferings appointed…

Splattered Introduction: I know not everyone can relate to this, but we aren’t doing any summer events. no outreaches, and no vbs. I’m 8 weeks ahead on sermons, and am struggling to find ways to fill my work day. I work full time but with no events or outreaches to plan I don’t know what to do with my…

Outpost Introduction 1 Peter 1:3–7 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he gave us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, that is, into an inheritance imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. It is reserved in heaven for…

Flyover Introduction From Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those temporarily residing abroad (in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, the province of Asia, and Bithynia) who are chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by being set apart by the Spirit for obedience and for sprinkling with…

A Scattered Church Introduction 1 Peter 1 “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit,…

The God who Reigns Jeremiah 50 “The Lord spoke concerning Babylon and the land of Babylonia through the prophet Jeremiah. “Announce the news among the nations! Proclaim it! Signal for people to pay attention. Declare the news! Do not hide it! Say: ‘Babylon will be captured. Bel will be put to shame.…

Into the Unknown Jeremiah 37 “Zedekiah son of Josiah succeeded Jeconiah son of Jehoiakim as king. He was elevated to the throne of the land of Judah by King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. Neither he nor the officials who served him nor the people of Judah paid any attention to what the Lord said through…

Faithful Jeremiah 36 “The Lord spoke to Jeremiah in the fourth year1 that Jehoiakim son of Josiah was ruling over Judah:2 “Get a scroll.3 Write on it everything I have told you to say4 about Israel, Judah, and all the other nations since I began to speak to you in the reign of Josiah until now.5 Perhaps…

Rock Bottom Introduction Introduction: Take a minute and think of a time in your life when you felt like you were at Rock bottom. Most people have a “rock bottom” moment in their life. and for Most people it’s not a fun time to think about. I know what it was for me. [Example if time allows] Here’s 3…

Figs Introduction Nations rise and nations fall, but God remains the same. [Introduction] going to get political, I don’t do political very often... but the Book of Jeremiah, at the time that it was written, was inherently a political book. A lot of what Jeremiah is talking about revolves around kings,…

False Prophets Jeremiah 23:9–40 “Here is what the Lord says concerning the false prophets: “My heart and my mind are deeply disturbed. I tremble all over. I am like a drunk person, like a person who has had too much wine, because of the way the Lord and his holy word are being mistreated. For the land…

1The Lord says, “The leaders of my people are sure to be judged. They were supposed to watch over my people like shepherds watch over their sheep. But they are causing my people to be destroyed and scattered. 2So the Lord God of Israel has this to say about the leaders who are ruling over his people: “You have caused my people to be dispersed and driven into exile. You have not taken care of them. So I will punish you for the evil that you have done. I, the Lord, affirm it! 3Then I myself will regather those of my people who are still alive from all the countries where I have driven them. I will bring them back to their homeland. They will greatly increase in number. 4I will install rulers over them who will care for them. Then they will no longer need to fear or be terrified. None of them will turn up missing. I, the Lord, promise it! 5“I, the Lord, promise that a new time will certainly come when I will raise up for them a righteous branch, a descendant of David.

Crying Out Jeremiah 11 “The Lord said to Jeremiah: “Hear the terms of the covenant I made with Israel and pass them on to the people of Judah and the citizens of Jerusalem. Tell them that the Lord, the God of Israel, says, ‘Anyone who does not keep the terms of the covenant will be under a curse. Those…

Authentic Introduction Jeremiah 10:6–16 “I said, “There is no one like you, Lord. You are great, And you are renowned for your power. Everyone should revere you, O King of all nations, because you deserve to be revered. For there is no one like you among any of the wise people of the nations nor among…

Rejecting a Gift Jeremiah 2 “The Lord’s message came to me, “Go and declare in the hearing of the people of Jerusalem: ‘This is what the Lord says: “I have fond memories of you, how devoted you were to me in your early years. I remember how you loved me like a new bride; you followed me through the wilderness,…

God Has a Plan Introduction Jeremiah 1 “The following is a record of what Jeremiah son of Hilkiah prophesied. He was one of the priests who lived at Anathoth in the territory of the tribe of Benjamin. The Lord’s message came to him in the thirteenth year that Josiah son of Amon ruled over Judah. The…

Repentance? Jeremiah 1 “The following is a record of what Jeremiah son of Hilkiah prophesied. He was one of the priests who lived at Anathoth in the territory of the tribe of Benjamin. The Lord’s message came to him in the thirteenth year that Josiah son of Amon ruled over Judah. The Lord also spoke…

So What Romans 12 “Therefore I exhort you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a sacrifice—alive, holy, and pleasing to God—which is your reasonable service. Do not be conformed to this present world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may…

First Heading Romans 8:5–17 “For those who live according to the flesh have their outlook shaped by the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit have their outlook shaped by the things of the Spirit. For the outlook of the flesh is death, but the outlook of the Spirit is life and…

Gifts 1 Corinthians 12 “With regard to spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. You know that when you were pagans you were often led astray by speechless idols, however you were led. So I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus…

Power and Authority Introduction The sword series, walking through how to read the Bible. Starting with how to read a passage. Then how to read a topic. Topic we’re studying is the Holy Spirit Last Week we read H.S. is associated with Life and Creation. But that’s just one facet. This morning, Big idea.…