God Gave

by Joe Duke | Dec 26, 2021 | Sermon

We’ve just come through a time of gift-giving and joy. Of course, the most significant gift of all was God’s gift of Jesus to the world. We find this profound truth simply stated in what might be the most famous of all Bible verses: John 3:16. Maybe this verse is so popular because it so simply explains God’s loving plan. God loved and gave! What comes to your mind when you hear the phrase, born again? Describe some positive and negative reactions to the phrase? When is your spiritual birthday (when were you born again)? What’s the story of how that happened? Read John 3:16. Why do you think this verse may very well be the most famous of all Bible verses. Break the verse down by phrases. What is the verse saying? In John 3:14-15 (compare with Numbers 21:4-9), Jesus is drawing the following parallel: Looking at the serpent for healing is like believing in Jesus for eternal life. How do some people make salvation harder to get than it really is? The verses on either side of John 3:16 are filled with profound reminders. You’ve looked at 3:14-15; now look at John 3:17. What comforting reminders do you find in this verse?

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Searching for the Generous Life

by Titus O'Bryant | Aug 27, 2023 | Searching for the Good Life, Sermon

Just like modest investments can grow over time, our investment into God's kingdom generates growth and produces eternal dividends. The apostle Paul presented the Macedonian believers as an example of generous giving to the Corinthian church and to us. Let's explore...

Searching for Reconciliation

by Mike Palmer | Aug 20, 2023 | Searching for the Good Life, Sermon

Confronting others concerning biblical/theological compromise is never easy or pleasant. Such encounters must be handled with sensitivity to the needs of others, directed by spiritual wisdom and the Scriptures, and guided by the Holy Spirit. Paul closed chapter two of...

Searching for Courage

by Jason Fullen | Aug 13, 2023 | Searching for the Good Life, Sermon

On the surface, hearing God and following His commands seems straightforward. However, when God calls us to do something that generates fear in us and feels daunting, second-guessing His call becomes reasonable. Finding the courage to obey such a call is overwhelming....

Searching for the Abundant Life

by Mark Marten | Aug 6, 2023 | Searching for the Good Life, Sermon

Jesus explicitly explained his purpose when He said “…I came so that they would have life, and have it abundantly” (Jn 10:10). He said similar things many times, and these ideas are repeated, over and over again, by those who wrote the New Testament. Yet many people,...

Searching for Real Friendship

by Brad Lindner | Jul 30, 2023 | Sermon

Some relationships may imitate friendship, but there’s no substitute for the real thing. Exploring the relationship between David and Jonathan in the Bible, we’ll identify some distinguishing features of friendship that are often overlooked and discover how to infuse...