This message focuses on the second "father" mentioned in Jesus' discussion with the Jews in the latter half of John 8: God the Father. It discusses (1) the Jews' claim that God is their Father, (2) Jesus' test for whether this is true, (3) Jesus' example as the perfect Son of God, and (4) all believers' privileged position as God's children.
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Sunday, November 30, 2014
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Children of Abraham
In John 8:37-47, Jesus speaks of three fathers: Abraham, God and the Devil. This message focuses on the true children of Abraham. Abraham's children are not his physical descendants or those who have been physically circumcised. Rather they are those who share Abraham's faith in Christ and who have circumcised hearts.
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Sunday, November 16, 2014
Free Indeed!
Jesus speaks of spiritual freedom in John 8:32-36, teaching these three
principles: (1) Freedom comes from knowing the truth, (2) Freedom is
given by Jesus Himself, and (3) Freedom is genuine and comprehensive.
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Sunday, November 9, 2014
Spiritual Slavery
In John 8:34 Jesus declares that "everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin." This message explores the sobering reality of people (1) being enslaved to the power of sin, (2) not realizing their true condition, and (3) being at risk of eternal perdition.
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Monday, November 3, 2014
Tests of a True Disciple
When many of Jesus' Jerusalem hearers came to "believe in Him", Jesus challenged them with three tests of a true disciple. A genuine disciple: (1) Abides in Christ's word, (2) Knows the truth, and (3) Has been set free from the power of sin. This message considers the first two tests.
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