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Jesus Rebukes the Storm

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The previous two sermons demonstrated that disciples of Jesus are expected to listen to His Words, obey His Words, and keep His words to the end. In the Parable of the Sower (Lk 8:1–15), it was only the last soil that produced any fruit because the seed, the word of God, was able to take root. All the other soils were not fit. Any other heart than that which carefully listens to word of God will not have a life that produces fruit. The Parable of the Lamp demonstrated the power of the word (Lk 8:16–18). The word of God is able to expose our heart and label our deeds are right or wrong. The word is intended to be an instruction for us to follow. Lastly it was noted by Jesus that those who truly belong into the family of God are those who hear the word and obey the word of God (Lk 8:19–21).  I believe that in the next three pericopes that we get an answer as to why we should listen and obey to the words of Jesus. He has authority. His words demonstrate His power over all creation. Hi...
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It Was Necessary

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This sermon was preached from John 3:14-21 to Tidioute Baptist Church for the evening service. There are no notes available for this sermon.
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Location: Tidioute Baptist Church 218 Main Street, Tidioute, PA 16351, USA
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Ye Must Be Born Again

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This sermon was preached from John 3:1-13 for the Sunday morning service at Tidioute Baptist Church. You should know this by now. I want us to remember why John wrote this gospel, “But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through His name” (20:31). There is another theme that we will see today that was introduced in the prologue. This secondary theme comes from 1:13, “Which were born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.” Last Sunday night we left with 2:24-25. This left us with the understanding that Jesus did not trust man because, “He knew what was in man.” The very next verse starts with, “there was a man.” This is simply a literary device for transition. Jesus is still in Jerusalem at this time.  A Man Named Nicodemus (Vv. 1-2) Verse 1. It says that Nicodemus was a Pharisee and a ruler of the Jews. This would have meant that he was a member o...
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Location: Tidioute Baptist Church 218 Main Street, Tidioute, PA 16351, USA
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He Manifested His Glory

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This sermon is from John 2:1-12 for the Sunday morning service When we went through the prologue of this Gospel, I mentioned that there would be several themes that were to be repeated in this Gospel. Today, alongside the reoccurring theme for writing the Gospel, we will see the theme of how Jesus manifested His glory. John first mentioned this theme when he wrote, “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father” (1:14).  Do not forget the reoccurring theme that I mentioned. “But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through His name” (20:31). This account, especially this miracle, was written for us to understand this purpose. The Predicament (Vv. 1-5) Verses 1-2. This event happens shortly after Jesus finds Andrew, Simon Peter, Philip and Nathanael. This puts the event still very early in Jesus Christ’s ministry. ...
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Location: Tidioute Baptist Church 218 Main Street, Tidioute, PA 16351, USA
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Behold the Lamb of God

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The message is from John 1:19-34 and was for the morning service. Last week we covered verses 1-18 which was the prologue for the Gospel of John. There were numerous ideas and words that will become themes in the Gospel of John. Today we will be seeing one of those themes. Today we will be looking at what was John the Baptist's mission and purpose. Verses 6-8 told us that John the Baptist was sent to bare testimony concerning the light. Today we see what that looks like. Verse 15 echoes that same idea. Also, as we go along, I want us to keep in mind the theme and purpose of John's Gospel. I am going to drill this into your head. "But these things are written, that ye might believe that jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing, ye might have life through His name" (20:21).  If you do not see that in these sermons, then I am not doing my job correctly. The Questioning of John (VV. 19-28) Men are sent from the religious authorities to see who J...
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Location: Tidioute Baptist Church, 218 Main Street, Tidioute, PA 16351, USA
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We Have Found the Messiah

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This sermon was preached from John 1:35-51 for the Sunday evening service. Do not forget John's purpose in writing this gospel: "But these are written, they ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through His name" (20:21). Ask yourself, how does this narrative help reinforce this idea? Simon and Andrew (Vv. 35-42) Vv. 35-37. The events that have been recorded so far have occurred one day after the other. The first day was filled with the questioning of John the Baptist. The second day was John the Baptist baring record that Jesus is the "Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world." This passage starts by stating, "Again the next day," making this the third day in a row.  John the Baptist saw Jesus again and said the same thing that he said the previous day, "Behold the Lamb of God."  It seems logical and at the same time, it seems strange to have the disciples of J...
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Location: Tidioute Baptist Church, 218 Main Street, Tidioute, PA 16351, USA
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