Description: We must keep in mind this is not a parable. This really happened! This also comes right after teaching his disciples to NOT be like the scribes because they were simply “actors” – pretending to be righteous, but were full of pride and arrogance....
THE GOSPEL OF JESUS – SHUTTING UP THE KINGDOM
Description: The scribes and Pharisees were experts in the scriptures. If anyone should have been preparing the way for the coming Messiah, it should have been them. Instead of making a way for men to enter into the Kingdom of God, they were shutting them out....
THE GOSPEL OF JESUS – MAKING A WAY OR STANDING IN THE WAY
Description: As followers of Jesus our mission is clear - to make disciples. We have to be on guard for pharisaical mindsets that can get in the way of our high calling. Download Outline:
THE GOSPEL OF JESUS – YOU CAN’T OUTSMART JESUS
Description: It is a dangerous thing to think too much of oneself. Pride is what got satan kicked out of heaven! Proverbs 16:18 (NKJV) — 18 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall Download Outline:
THE GOSPEL OF JESUS – DOES ANYONE LIKE TAXES?
Description: Jesus was not a Republican or a Democrat. In fact, the politics of Jesus transcend any human political party or idea. No political platform or ideology can truly solve mankind’s problems. The deepest issues facing humanity are spiritual in nature and will...
THE GOSPEL OF JESUS – DRESSED FOR SUCCESS
Description: Are you spiritually dressed for success? Find out as Pastor John continues in our study of the Gospel of Jesus. Download Outline:
THE GOSPEL OF JESUS – OUT OF CONTROL
Description: “Who gave you this authority?” The life changing question everyone will have to answer. What level of authority does Jesus have over our lives and where did that authority come from? Download Outline:
THE GOSPEL OF JESUS – ALL SHOW, NO SUBSTANCE
Description: This passage presents some difficulties if removed from the context of the complete Biblical narrative. Taken on its own, Jesus seems to be petty and vindictive. But in the light of the full counsel of God's Word we see something very different....
THE GOSPEL OF JESUS – THE CORONATION
Description: Jesus' final entrance into Jerusalem before His crucifixion was strange from the world's perspective. Why would the King of all creation have such a humble coronation? Download Outline:
THE GOSPEL OF JESUS – MARY AND MURDER
Description: In a few days, millions of people will celebrate Christmas – but for most, it ends at the manger. For some, it is over by Christmas night. The wrapped gifts are no longer under the tree, the wrapping paper is in the trash, and the kids are already in bed...