Introduction Looking at Chapter 9 but concentrating on the first 11 verses A well known passage: Received physical sight and spiritual sight The eyes says so much Examples We meet…
Introduction Continuing a series of the 'People Jesus Met' Now seeing Jesus confronted by pharisees with the real focus on the woman condemned by the Pharisees Imagine the scene The…
Concentrating on v68 Decisions It is time for a decision to be made for those following Jesus Everyone wanted to be with Him - He was popular (cf 6:15) It…
Introduction Personal example of UFM Sponsorship Numbers are given in this passage: 5000 men 5 barley loaves and 2 fish Why the details given? Can 5 loaves and 2 fish…
Introduction The message this morning is a searching message - the passage is one of the most searching passages there is Love for your enemies Be kind to those who…
Introduction Example of Francis John is very different to Matthew and Luke No nativity narrative The theology of the nativity narrative These verses should cause us to reflect deeply on…
Introduction Context: writing to church that had problems with favoritism Favoritism: James uses an example of the rich and poor man You have made judgments about these people Modern example…
Introduction Looking at people having life transforming experiences Today: looking at the life of a nobleman - not just him, but his entire household come to faith We have seen…
Introduction How did the Christian faith grow from it's early beginning? Think of our modern society and how news travels Think of how it was then 20 years after Christ's…
Introduction A long passage - many themes: The art of soul winning There is much we can learn about evangelism Grace first and then the law The Saviour of the…