Sermons About Meeting-the-savior
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Much of John 7 is a difficult conversation with Jesus extended family, disciples, and religious leaders. They wanted Jesus to "Show himself to the world," but was the world prepared to see the incarnation (God in the flesh)? This section of scripture asks us to struggle along!
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Walk On or Walk Away (The Savior meets grumblers of God's grace)
Jesus not only says that he is the Bread of Life, but he also says that he is the Son of Man -- both have eternal significance! "Eternal significance" is also the description of God's grace! Grace begins there and ends there -- why do people grumble about this?
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Fed and Filled (Jesus meets the crowds)
Is the lesson of the feeding of the 5000 that Jesus can really do a lot with a little? Or is it a message to what kind of followers he would have? Jesus will show us over what kind of kingdom he will preside! Over followers who, when tested, will lift up their eyes and see God at work. Over followers who will even suggest embarrassing options if they know it can serve others. Over followers convinced that Jesus will have enough for them even after serving crowds. Over followers convinced that if they don’t have Jesus, they won’t survive!
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Real Temple Judaism (Jesus meets Israel)
After his public debut at a wedding, the first sign of Jesus was rather subtle (though glorious). Now Jesus will reveal himself at the epicenter of Jewish life -- the temple (and he shakes up the place!) What was Jesus doing there? Why did good Jews like the disciples accept it?
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Vintage Wedding (What Jesus' mission would accomplish)
Jesus' first sign is at a wedding. Why? Because there was some mismanagement of the celebration, or of something else? How does this seemingly innocuous miracle become the best description for what Jesus will do for Israel and the Church?
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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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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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