"Everything is possible for him who believes." - Jesus WRONG INTERPRETATION: Faith GIVES YOU THE POWER to do anything YOU want. CORRECT INTERPRETATION: Faith ACKNOWLEDGES GOD'S POWER to do anything…
Main Thought The key to understanding the WORDS and WORKS of Jesus is understanding the PERSON of Jesus. WHAT SHOULD WE KNOW ABOUT JESUS? 1) His HUMANITY does not diminish…
FOUNDATIONAL TRUTH As disciples we must fight to obtain a COMPLETE and CLEAR vision of JESUS AND THE BIG PICTURE. BLINDNESS AND BLURRED VISION OCCURS WHEN… 1. We don’t deal…
THE KEY TO FAITH Mark 8:1-21 Why we Lack Faith: 1) Not REMEMBERING Jesus' work. 2) Not RECOGNIZING Jesus' work. 3) Not UNDERSTANDING Jesus' work. The "Take Home" Point: The…
HOW TO APPROACH JESUS: 1) With BOLDNESS 2) With HUMILITY WHY WE CAN APPROACH THAT WAY: 1) He UNDERSTANDS US completely 2) He TRADES PLACES with us CLOSING THOUGHT: When…
THE WRONG QUESTION: What must I BE DOING to make me acceptable to God? EVIDENCE YOU ARE ASKING THE WRONG QUESTION: 1) PRIDE in being the JUDGE. 2) PUBLIC LIFE…
To become a true disciple, OBEDIENCE without CONFIDENCE is not enough. The Great Exchange... 1. DOUBT for FAITH 2. STUCK for GROWTH 3. FEAR for PEACE 4. REBELLION for NEW…
EQUIPMENT FOR GOD’S MISSION 1. Relationship with Him 2. Confidence in God's Power 3. Partnership with others 4. Dependence on God 5. Contentment in my circumstances 6. Wisdom in God's…
A FAITH THAT MATTERS - Mark 6:1-6 FOUNDATIONAL TRUTH: Jesus' WORK IN OUR LIVES is directly linked to OUR FAITH IN HIM. A SHORT CIRCUITED FAITH: 1) Makes ASSUMPTIONS about…
"Mighty God" (Is. 9:1-7, Ps. 24:7-10) Central Thought: Christmas is the celebration of the arrival of the MIGHTY GOD into our mess. Proper Responses at Christmas: 1. Reverence for HIS…