Entrusted into the Hands of the Father

“Entrusted into the Hands of the Father” – John 17:9-19 Jesus prays for… I. Provision – vv.9-10 II. Protection – vv.11-15 III. Purity – vv.16-19   Verses Referenced: John 3:16 Psalm 50:10-12 Matthew 27:3-10 Jeremiah 19:1-13 & 32:6-9 Zechariah 11:12-13 Acts 1:16-20 Psalm 69:25 John 10:10 John 12:31, 14:30, 16:11...

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Confidence to Approach the Throne

“Confidence to Approach the Throne” – John 16:25-33  I. Actions that Deny – vv.31-32  II. Words that Confess – vv.29-30  III. Belief that Saves – vv.25-28 And then we’ll conclude with Jesus’ final statement in the upper room – v.33 Verses Referenced: Matthew 26:31-35 Romans 10:9-10 Matthew 27:51 Hebrews 10:19-23...

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Renewed Hope for a New Year

“Renewed Hope for a New Year” – 1 Peter 1:3-9 I. Celebrating our Hope – vv.3-5 II. Implementing our Hope – vv.6-7 III. Commending our Hope – vv.8-9 Verses Referenced: 1 Corinthians 15:20 1 Corinthians 15:53-55 Ephesians 2:6-10 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 Matthew 25:14-23 2 Timothy4:6-8

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The Power of Fruitful Love

Outline: “The Power of Fruitful Love” – John 15:9-17 I. The Purpose of Love – v.11 II. The Expectation of Love – vv.12-14 III. The Intimacy of Love – v.15 IV. The Privilege of Love – v.16   Verses Referenced: 1 John 3:16-18 John 15:10 John 14:15 John 13:34 Matthew...

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The Power to Produce Fruit

Outline: “The Power to Produce Fruit” – John 15:1-8  I. The Glory of the Gardener – vv.1 & 8  II. The Purpose of the Branch – vv. 2,3 & 7  III. The Significance of the Fruit – vv.4 & 6  Conclusion – The Importance of the Vine – v.5 Verses...

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Finding Power in the Midst of the Storm

Outline: “Finding Power in the Midst of the Storm” – John 14:27-31  I. The Power of Peace – v.27  II. The Power of Presence – vv.28-29  III. The Power of Perfection – vv.30-31 Verses Referenced: Philippians 4:6-7 Colossians 3:15 John 14:1-3 John 1:1-4; 5:18; 8:58; 10:30 John 1:14 and Philippians...

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Understanding Our Love for Jesus

Outline: “Understanding Our Love for Jesus” John 14:18-26  I. Awareness of Jesus – vv.18-19  II. Oneness with Jesus – vv.20-21  III. Obedience to Jesus – vv.22-24 Verses Referenced: 1 Corinthians 15:3-7 1 Corinthians 15:8 Philippians 2:6-11 1 John 4:20-21 John 17:20-23 John 2:17-22 and 12:26 1 John 3:16

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