Introduction A. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said that we must seek God’s kingdom and God’s righteousness ahead of...
“Do You Love Me?”
Introduction A. When the Lord confronted Peter beside the Galilee after His resurrection (John 21:15-19), the scene was reminiscent of an earlier encounter they had there. B. Each time Jesus asks, “Do you love Me?,” He is challenging a different level of Peter’s professed devotion for Him. C. Jesus demands that we love Him more than anyone or anything else. Discussion I. Is there anyone or anything that you love more than Jesus?...
What a Friend We Have in Jesus!
Introduction A. Friends that you can really count on are rare, and we should be thankful for every one we have. B. As great as our friends may be, the fact is that there is not a friend anywhere in this world like Jesus. I. Jesus was always a friend to the friendless. A. He was a friend to lepers (Mark 1:41; Matthew 26:6). B. He was a friend to sinners (Matthew 9:11-12; 11:19). C. He was a friend to the poor (Luke 4:18...
The Lord’s Prayer
Introduction A. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to listen to Jesus pray? This text affords us that opportunity. B. Of all the hours that Jesus spent in prayer to the Father, this chapter is the longest excerpt of any of those prayers that is preserved today: this must have been an important prayer! I. Let’s take a look at the content of Jesus’ prayer. A. He prayed for Himself (John 17:1-5). B. He prayed for...
Through the Eyes of the Savior
Introduction A. We like to think that we see things as they really are, but do we? B. We don’t see things the same way God does, but in the gospels we get a glimpse at the world through the Savior’s eyes. I. Jesus always saw things differently. A. Where the twelve saw a Samaritan woman in a hostile place, Jesus saw a thirsty soul and a field that was ready to harvest (John 4:5-10,39-42). B. Where the Jews saw the consequence...