The John Series
Taking Your Christianity For A Ride
02/20/11
Text: Joh 1-3
Title: Taking your Christianity for a ride
Today we ask ourselves a simple question: How seriously are we willing to take the Gospel which John has presented in the first 3 chapters?
This sermon is divided into two sections, and it includes 2 interactive worksheets. If you'd like to experience this sermon in the way in which it was presented, then:
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Title: Taking your Christianity for a ride
Today we ask ourselves a simple question: How seriously are we willing to take the Gospel which John has presented in the first 3 chapters?
This sermon is divided into two sections, and it includes 2 interactive worksheets. If you'd like to experience this sermon in the way in which it was presented, then:
- Listen through the first section of the sermon
- Spend some time with the first interactive worksheet
- Listen to the rest of the sermon
- Spend some time with the second interactive worksheet
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The Message of John's Introduction
02/13/11
Text: John 1-3
The first three chapters of the book of John are an introduction, and that introduction has a message like the kick of a mule.
We've spent many months in those three chapters, and today we take a step back to look at the content of the introduction as a whole -- and the result is startling!
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The first three chapters of the book of John are an introduction, and that introduction has a message like the kick of a mule.
We've spent many months in those three chapters, and today we take a step back to look at the content of the introduction as a whole -- and the result is startling!
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What it Means to Believe in Jesus
02/06/11
Text: John 3:31-36
We use the word "believe" all the time -- Do we really know what we mean? What does it mean to believe in Jesus? What happens when we do that, and how does it change us?
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We use the word "believe" all the time -- Do we really know what we mean? What does it mean to believe in Jesus? What happens when we do that, and how does it change us?
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The Difference Between Ordinary and Extrodinary
01/23/11
Text: John 3:31
When you read stories in the Bible about the great men & women of God, do you count yourself among them? You can. Join us as we talk about how to go about it.
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When you read stories in the Bible about the great men & women of God, do you count yourself among them? You can. Join us as we talk about how to go about it.
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Prince in My Father's House
01/09/11
Text: John 3:22-30
The Gospel of John is supposed to be about Jesus. So why does John keep talking about John the Baptist? Join us as we delve into how the Apostle remembers his former master.
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The Gospel of John is supposed to be about Jesus. So why does John keep talking about John the Baptist? Join us as we delve into how the Apostle remembers his former master.
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What God's Love Really Looks Like
11/28/10
Text: John 3:16
We've been telling each other for centuries that God is a God of love. But what does that really mean? What does it look like? How does God go about loving, and how can we relate to his love?
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We've been telling each other for centuries that God is a God of love. But what does that really mean? What does it look like? How does God go about loving, and how can we relate to his love?
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What Does John 3:16 Really Say?
11/07/10
Text: John 3:16
It's been said that John 3:16 is the best-known verse in the Bible. But why did John write it? Join us as we examine the real impact of everybody's favorite verse.
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It's been said that John 3:16 is the best-known verse in the Bible. But why did John write it? Join us as we examine the real impact of everybody's favorite verse.
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Why Be Extraordinary?
10/24/10
Text: John 3:19-21
Are you ordinary? Then this word is for you, because God didn't invent ordinariness -- the enemy did. Join us as we talk about how we can enter into extra-ordinary-ness.
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Are you ordinary? Then this word is for you, because God didn't invent ordinariness -- the enemy did. Join us as we talk about how we can enter into extra-ordinary-ness.
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What Are We So Afraid Of?
10/17/10
Text: John 3:16-21
Jesus is the Light. When the Light invites us, why is it that so many don't come? What are we so afraid of?
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Jesus is the Light. When the Light invites us, why is it that so many don't come? What are we so afraid of?
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How God So Loved the World
10/10/10
Text: John 3:16-21
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son -- but what does that really mean? Join us as we take a look at the verses which support John 3.16.
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For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son -- but what does that really mean? Join us as we take a look at the verses which support John 3.16.
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An Introduction to Everybody's Favorite Bible Verse
10/03/10
Text: John 3:16
Do you know John 3.16 by heart? Do you know what it means? It may mean more than you think. Join us as we take a new look at the favorite verse you didn't know you knew.
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Do you know John 3.16 by heart? Do you know what it means? It may mean more than you think. Join us as we take a new look at the favorite verse you didn't know you knew.
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How Spiritual Warfare Really Works
09/19/10
Text: John 3:14-15
As a Christian, what part does spiritual warfare play in your life? You might be surprised. Join us as we take a look at what the core of spiritual warfare -- and of our lives as Christians -- really is.
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As a Christian, what part does spiritual warfare play in your life? You might be surprised. Join us as we take a look at what the core of spiritual warfare -- and of our lives as Christians -- really is.
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What is Jesus Really Worth to You?
09/12/10
Text: John 3:9-13
Jesus doesn't ask much. Only your life. Everything you are and have. What does he offer in return? Only himself. So -- will you make that deal?
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Jesus doesn't ask much. Only your life. Everything you are and have. What does he offer in return? Only himself. So -- will you make that deal?
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Being Baptized of Water and the Spirit
09/06/10
Text: John 3:5-9
When Nicodemus and Jesus had their famous conversation, what were they really talking about? What did Nicodemus want, and what did he get, from Jesus?
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When Nicodemus and Jesus had their famous conversation, what were they really talking about? What did Nicodemus want, and what did he get, from Jesus?
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In the Teeth of the Evidence
08/15/10
Text: John 3:1-4
What do you really believe, and why? Does the evidence really support what you believe? Do you dare look?
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What do you really believe, and why? Does the evidence really support what you believe? Do you dare look?
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How Doesn't the Father Love Us
07/25/10
Text: John 2:18-21
Ever struggle to believe that the Father loves you in spite of the confusing things he says and does? Join us as we look at how the Father really loves us.
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Ever struggle to believe that the Father loves you in spite of the confusing things he says and does? Join us as we look at how the Father really loves us.
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Why Can't We Just Grow Up?
07/18/10
Text: John 2:13-17
As Christians, we're willing to grow -- up to a point. Are we willing to go the distance, and grow up?
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As Christians, we're willing to grow -- up to a point. Are we willing to go the distance, and grow up?
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How Choices Really Work
07/11/10
Text: John 2:13-17
Why do we make the choices we make, really? And when we choose to follow Jesus, do those choices really make sense? And if not, why do we follow him?
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Why do we make the choices we make, really? And when we choose to follow Jesus, do those choices really make sense? And if not, why do we follow him?
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How Did It Feel To Be Jesus?
06/27/10
Text: John 2:13-17 and Psalm 69:1-21
What emotional price did Jesus pay to face the prospects that he had to face, and make the kinds of choices he had to make? And, what does it really mean to follow him?
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What emotional price did Jesus pay to face the prospects that he had to face, and make the kinds of choices he had to make? And, what does it really mean to follow him?
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What Jesus Did Then
06/15/10
Text: John 2:13-17
Pretend you're one of Jesus' new disciples, and go with him to Jerusalem to attend Passover, and see what happens.
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Pretend you're one of Jesus' new disciples, and go with him to Jerusalem to attend Passover, and see what happens.
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Walking the Path of Confusion
06/06/10
Text: John 2:12
Do you get Jesus? Really get him? Don't feel bad -- neither do most of us, most of the time. But: Will you follow him anyway?
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Do you get Jesus? Really get him? Don't feel bad -- neither do most of us, most of the time. But: Will you follow him anyway?
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So what is sin, really?
05/23/10
Text: 1 John 3:1-9
Most of us would rather not sin, and we try not to. But is it possible that when we do that, we're falling into the very trap we're trying to avoid? What does it mean to sin, and what is righteousness?
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Most of us would rather not sin, and we try not to. But is it possible that when we do that, we're falling into the very trap we're trying to avoid? What does it mean to sin, and what is righteousness?
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The Psychology of Unbelief
05/16/10
Text: John 1:49-51
Have you ever wondered why it is that you are not already enjoying the depth of relationship with the Father that you really want? Join us as we ask ourselves why.
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Have you ever wondered why it is that you are not already enjoying the depth of relationship with the Father that you really want? Join us as we ask ourselves why.
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You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet
04/18/10
Text: Joh 1.45-51
When God promises to do the impossible, do we have it in us to believe him? Join us as we listen on Jesus' dialog with Nathanael.
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What was Jesus really like?
04/11/10
Text: John 2:1-11
What was it like to meet Jesus for the first time? Join us as we take a look at the disciples' first couple of days with Jesus.
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What was it like to meet Jesus for the first time? Join us as we take a look at the disciples' first couple of days with Jesus.
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What does it take to be a disciple?
03/21/10
Text: John 1.29-37
Did Jesus choose his first disciples? Or did they choose him? Join us as we take a close look at the first moments of Jesus' ministry on earth.
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Did Jesus choose his first disciples? Or did they choose him? Join us as we take a close look at the first moments of Jesus' ministry on earth.
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The Witness of John
02/28/10
Text: John 1:19-28
What was John the Baptist's real message? Join us as we delve into John the Apostle’s portrayal of John the Baptist.
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What was John the Baptist's real message? Join us as we delve into John the Apostle’s portrayal of John the Baptist.
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Who was John the Baptist, Really?
02/14/10
Text: John 1.19
Why was John the Baptist important. All 4 gospels begin the story of Jesus with John the Baptist -- but why? What did John the Baptist come to do?
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Why was John the Baptist important. All 4 gospels begin the story of Jesus with John the Baptist -- but why? What did John the Baptist come to do?
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The Real Spiritual War
01/17/10
Text: John 1.15-18
If we're Christians, then we are at war. But we get confused: Who's the real enemy, and what are our real weapons, and what does victory look like? Read More...
If we're Christians, then we are at war. But we get confused: Who's the real enemy, and what are our real weapons, and what does victory look like? Read More...
Light or Darkness? Choose, It's Up to You.
11/01/09
Text: John 1:10-11
In these early verses of his book, John issues both a challenge and an appeal. Join us as we explore what they mean to us.
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In these early verses of his book, John issues both a challenge and an appeal. Join us as we explore what they mean to us.
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Playing the Game of Life to Win
10/11/09
Text: John 1:9
When you play the game of life, whose rules are you playing by -- God's, or the Enemy's? Join us as we examine the difference between Light, and darkness pretending to be light.
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When you play the game of life, whose rules are you playing by -- God's, or the Enemy's? Join us as we examine the difference between Light, and darkness pretending to be light.
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