Month: January 2022

Good afternoon! This past Sunday, Pastor Alan taught about John 7 and the important questions found in that chapter. To listen to this message, simply click play on the audio player below. I’ve also included Pastor’s outline of the message and links to the verses he references.

John 7 – Important Questions to Answer

1. Where is Jesus? John 7:1-13 (vs.11)
   • Jesus never pandered to the demand of popularity or position. He didn’t show up based on others’ demands.
2. How does Jesus know so much? John 7:14-18 (vs.15)
   • Spiritual knowledge is in direct proportion to a submissive will. Romans 12:1-3
3. Who wants to kill Jesus? John 7:19-24 (vs.19)
   • Self-righteousness desires to kill Jesus and ignore grace.  Don’t be a grace killer.
4. Who is Jesus really? John 7:25-31
   • An understanding of Passover and Festival of Shelters answers the questions. Jesus is both Provider and Deliverer.
5. Will you come to Jesus? John 7:32-39
   • The invitation is for the thirsty to come.  If you come you receive living water which is the Holy Spirit.
   • What keeps people from coming and believing?
6. Do you believe his prophetic credentials? John 7:40-52
   • The question that arises, as to who Jesus was, is based on the geographical location of where he was from. 
   • Both locations as to where Jesus was from fulfilled in O.T. prophecy of the Messiah. Matthew 2:5-6, Matthew 2:23, Isaiah 11:1-2
   • Jesus was born in Bethlehem (House of Bread) and grew up in Nazareth (Branch town)

Good afternoon! This past Sunday, Pastor Alan continued his series on the Gospel of John with a wonderful teaching on John 6:25-70. To listen to this message, simply click play on the audio player below. I’ve also included Pastor Alan’s outline and links to the verses.

1. Jesus is Our Food from Heaven John 6:25-34
   • What food are we working for?
   • Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 6:25-34
   • Paul’s haunting words – Philippians 3:18-19
   • Jesus’s food – John 4:31-34
   • Feed my lambs – John 21:15-19
   • The “work” that earns eternal life is belief into Jesus.
2. Jesus is the One to Be Taken In – John 6:52-59
   • If Christ is in you, you have eternal life.
   • We are to “feed” on Jesus
   • Life is of the Sprit not the flesh — John 1:11-13
3. Jesus’s Words Offend Many – John 6:60-70
   • He offends the pride we depend on.
   • He offends our terms of who He is supposed to be.
   • He draws a line between his chosen and Satan’s tools.

Conclusion: 

• What is our food each day?
• What does His choice of you mean to you? 
• Do you have Christ in you?

Hello! Last Sunday, Pastor Alan taught about the most recorded miracle of Jesus: the feeding of the 5,000 (plus women and children) from John 6. To listen to this lesson, simply click play on the audio player below. I’ve also included Pastor’s outline and links to the verses. Enjoy!

1. Old Testament Background
   • Jesus is like Moses but greater than Moses — John 6:14
2. The Miracle Itself — John 6:1-15
   • Why do we follow Jesus? John 6:1-2
   • What “mountain top” experiences have you had with Jesus? John 6:3
   • What is your “Passover” experience? John 6:4
   • Do you operate from rational limitation or do you count on God’s provision? John 6:5-9
   • Do you unlock God’s provision by asking with grateful thanksgiving? John 6:11
   • Will you “gather up the fragments” so there will be less wasted? John 6:12-13
   • Will you step aside so Christ’s purposes might be done? John 6:14-15