Sent to be the Sender
After Jesus shows his disciples who is and why he came into the world, he commissions them to continue on with the work he has been showing. As he had been sent from the Father, he is now sending them.
I Am the True Vine
Jesus uses a powerful illustration about having a fruitful, productive life, and the dangers of not staying connected to Him.
I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life
What does it mean to believe?How would you put your belief in practice?What path would you take to get to the life you want?
I Am the Resurrection and the Life
When does life begin? Real, lasting, eternal life? Abundant, life transforming life?
I Am the Good Shepherd
What does a shepherd risk for his sheep? How far would he go to rescue them? What price would he pay to ensure their safety?If you found a Good Shepherd, would you listen to him? Would you follow him?
I Am the Door of the Sheep
Jesus uses mixed metaphors to get his point across. He is both the one who enters through the door of the sheep and he is the door.And then he adds another layer – who are you listening to? In a world where everyone has something to tell you, the voice of Jesus is the voice of life.
I Am the Light of the World
Jesus once again takes a very simple illustration of light and darkness to reveal more of his identity and why that is so important for us…and the rest of the world.
I Am the Bread of Life
Today begins a seven part series on the I Am statements of Jesus from John’s gospel account. Jesus starts with a very basic staple of people’s everyday life…bread.
Identity Matters – “When You Are In Christ”
When you are in Christ and Christ is in you everything changes!
Identity Matters – “Where are you Truly Free?”
God has created the eagle to be free as it soars in the sky, the fish to be free as it swims in that waters. Where does mankind find its environment to be free?