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Current Sermon and teaching topics

Current Sermon Topic:

The Gospel of John

We are about to embark on a discovery tour of the Gospel of John. Whereas the other gospels are synoptic in nature (they tend to cover the same events and teachings as well as Kingdom of Heaven parables), John is very different. The other three gospels emphasize Jesus’ kingship, servanthood, and humanity. John is focused on the divinity of Jesus Christ. John has lots of sevens in his gospel: the seven “I AMs” of Christ, the seven “I wills” of Christ, seven signs of His divinity, and seven different titles (in Chapter 1 alone!). Roughly 90% of the Gospel of John is unique as compared to the other three gospels with an emphasis on the divine acts of Jesus and deeper teachings as opposed to the parable style of the teachings found in the other three gospels. John has a clearly stated purpose where the other gospels do not: “And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: 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” (John 20:30-31). John was the youngest apostle chosen and the oldest at death (and of natural causes while exiled on Patmos Island). Come join us on Sunday mornings as we travel through this amazing book in the Bible and see the Lord Jesus Christ through the eyes of Apostle John.

Church-Wide Sunday School Bible Study:

Parables

The two most controversial subjects within the Church has to be the reading and interpretation of prophecy and parables. So much has been written on these two subjects alone to fill columns of commentaries. We are currently exploring the parables of Jesus as they are found in the four Gospels. They can be subdivided into two groups: the Kingdom of Heaven parables and parable principles not specifically concerning the Kingdom of Heaven. Why did Jesus teach parables instead of just providing plain, easy to understand stories that taught divine truths? Come join us and let’s discover what they are, what they teach, the difference between an interpretation and an application, as well as find some clear warnings Jesus buried within His parables to the Church.

Wednesday Night Study:

Mark

The Gospel according to Mark is the shortest of the four biblical Gospels and moves with the fastest pace. Picking up a theme from Isaiah, the book consistently presents Jesus as the servant. Jesus described His ministry by saying, “The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for man” (Mark 10:45, ESV). Yet this humble portrait of Jesus is set in contrast to His authority, especially His authority over the demons. This seeming contradiction brings out the third theme of this gospel: amazement. Jesus constantly astonishes people with His teaching and acts. Some respond with faith while others reject Him. The book leaves us with the same choice. How will we respond to the amazing news that the authoritative Servant has died and risen from the grave? This is the question we must wrestle with. And as we respond in faith, we’re called to take up our own cross and serve the ultimate Servant, the One who laid down His life for us.