Sermons About Communion-presbyterian-church
From the Fire (The restoration of Peter)
John concludes his Gospel with another post-resurrection appearance. This time, it is specifically for Peter. For John, it is important for Peter to be reconciled to Jesus. Peter's name has something to do with "unshakeable faith," but could Peter continue as a church leader, announcing freedom from sin and death through Christ, if he had no intimate knowledge of what that was? Jesus brings Peter back to some past experiences to point him to a future mission.
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The Point and Purpose (Thomas should doubt his doubts)
Another post-resurrection account is needed to bring peace. However there is a skeptic who needs to doubt his doubts. How gracious that Jesus comes to meet Thomas! It leads to the most profound statement of faith! It is the point and purpose of the whole gospel!
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Meeting the Gardener (Mary meets the resurrected Jesus)
The Gospel of John is rich with theological content (Yet filled with historic detail!). This Resurrection Sunday sermon focuses on a meeting at the Garden Tomb and the Gardener who is able to take us to paradise. "I walk in the garden alone...?" NOT!
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The Crowds (Palm Sunday)
The crowds welcome Jesus into Jerusalem. But who was in that crowd and what did they really want? Should the church be pleased to have crowds even if they do not want was Jesus wants?
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John, Chapter 9: A Man Born, Blind
A man born blind meets the Savior. He is healed and has a testimony about Jesus. However, even though a miraculous sign has occurred, everyone remains blind to its significance -- even after thoroughly investigating the incident, everyone refuses to “see the light,” except the man born blind!
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Music from our communion # 1
Music and song of Communion Presbyterian Church in Irvine, Ca. Some original, some contemporary, some classical.
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Captured (Jesus meets the "adulteress" woman)
In this 5th message from our series, Meeting the Savior, we come upon a controversial passage. Are we really meeting the savior here, or someone else? There is an overview of Textual Criticism and then a sermon about the woman caught in adultery.
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You Don't Have a Bucket (Jesus meets the Samaritan woman)
Jesus must go to Samaria to meet with a woman who was trying to avoid everyone. Jesus shows her how dry and parched her life has been. She ulitmately leaves with living water and Jesus has been "fed" by seeing a harvest!
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Nic at Nite (Jesus meets Nicodemus)
This is the 3rd message from the "Meeting the Savior" series. Nicodemus meets with Jesus to determine if the power struggle between his group and Jesus' group is warranted. Jesus states that his kingdom is only received by those who are born from above. This sermon also treats the proper context for John 3:16!
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Found to Follow, Come to See (Jesus and the first disciples)
This message is part of the "Meeting The Savior" series and emphasizes that those who are "found must follow," and to invite others to "come and see."
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