5-E’s For Resurrection Confidence. —>Jesus died for you, not bc you’re worthy but bc He is & demonstrates love for sinners/enemies. (Rom 5:8) 2. Empty Tomb. The tomb of Jesus was empty on the third day. A) Prophecies about resurrection. Prophecies from OT (Psalm 16:10; Ps 22; Jonah/Mat 12:40; Isa 25:8, 53:8-12; Hosea 6:2)Prophecies from…
Not My Will But Thy Will (Mark 14:36)
MOTIVATE We started this Hard Sayings of Jesus series with what I speculated as The Gospels show us Jesus as a man of conviction and strength under control. He’s focused and purposeful in all His words and actions. Yet, at Gethsemane, Jesus was vulnerable. Illus: What do you do when someone is strong in your…
Get Behind Me Satan (Matthew 16:23)
MOTIVATE There is a popular motto among preachers that they attempt to follow the pattern of Jesus in comforting the afflicted and afflicting the comfortable. We see that Jesus was both tender and tough. He comforted those who were burdened and broken from the emotional groans and grief that result from a Genesis 3 fallen…
Follow Me (Matthew 8:18-22; 10:38-39)
MOTIVATE If the Baltimore Ravens were giving away 2 season tickets to the biggest fan, how would you convince someone you should be the winner? What comes to your mind when someone says they are a serious and devoted fan of… ? (pictures?) What comes to your mind when someone says they are a Christian,…
Growing Godly Generations 