Weekend Scripture: John 8

Because of Jesus, you can be set free from the penalty of sin.
Because of Jesus, you can be set free from the practice of sin.
Because of Jesus, you can be set free from the power of sin.

This Sunday, we launched our series on Truth with a look into John 8. Scott challenged us to abide in Christ and expand our understanding of biblical truth. After all, the best way to recognize lies is to be intimately acquainted with the truth.

SERMON RESOURCES

• GROUP DISCUSSION GUIDE

• SUBSCRIBE TO WEEKLY DEVOTIONS

Weekend Scripture: John 3

The number one reason we struggle with God's love for us is that we overlook it.

This week, Rusty George led us through John 3 as we finished our series on Grace. No matter what you have done or how far you have run from God, verse 16 tells us that "whoever" believes in Jesus will have eternal life. Whoever means just that, whoever. No qualifications, no precursors. Just grace and an open door.

SERMON RESOURCES

• GROUP DISCUSSION GUIDE

• SUBSCRIBE TO WEEKLY DEVOTIONS

Weekend Scripture: John 1

The most disorienting thing you will find on your journey with Jesus is grace.

This week, Scott took us back to John 1 as we started exploring the concept of God's grace. We are sinners in desperate need of a Savior. Sinners in need of grace. But here's the good news: No matter how far we've run, God's grace is sufficient.

SERMON RESOURCES

• GROUP DISCUSSION GUIDE

• SUBSCRIBE TO WEEKLY DEVOTIONS

John 13:36-38; Luke 22:54-62 | Peter’s story of guilt and shame is one for the ages. He was part of Jesus’ inner circle, but on the night of His arrest, Peter passionately denied Jesus. He even swore that he didn’t know Jesus. Then, they made momentary eye contact, and Peter ran off and wept bitterly. This message will examine how to recover from our worst sins.

John 20:19-25 | We often live as if doubt is the opposite of faith. But what if doubt is a gateway to greater faith? Today, we'll ask "What to do with doubt?" And discover that struggling with one's faith is often the surest sign we actually have one.

John 3:22-30 | The act of celebrating someone else’s success helps us slay the dragon of jealousy that can so easily take over our lives. John’s attitude and posture toward Jesus shows us how live a life free of jealousy.

Matthew 25:31-46, John 14:6 | When we believe that everyone will be saved we deny our need for a Savior and the Savior Himself. Jesus is clear that not everyone will be saved which should create an urgency in us to submit to Him and tell others about Him.

John 8:31-32; 18:37-38 | How can the statement “there is no truth” be true? It’s self-defeating and contradictory. When we fail to acknowledge truth we can’t make sense of the world and we lose a firm foundation to live on. When Jesus tells us that the truth will set us free He’s making a promise that if we anchor our lives in Him we will experience the freedom we long for.

John 2:1-11 | Jesus liked parties and special events. We find him feasting, celebrating, and rejoicing throughout the Bible. One thing’s for sure: He knew how to live. In this message we’ll look at a wedding he attended in Galilee and how it brought life, joy, and hope to everyone else who was there and how it was a shadow of a future feast.

John 5:1-15 | Every living thing changes. Even clocks constantly reset themselves. We do one of two things with change: we can either embrace it, or try to ignore it. The healthy approach is adaptation and maturity, which includes accepting the necessity of change. In this message, we’ll learn how change makes us stronger and wiser.

I Corinthians 10:31, Genesis 1:29, 9:3, Ecclesiastes 9:7, John 4:34) | Food involves celebrating, entertaining, nourishment, hospitality, and community. There are dangers to both overeating and under-eating. The key is balance and nutritious food. In this message we’ll look at a healthy approach to healthy eating.