Monthly Archives: April 2010

2Corinthians 5:6-10 Notice how this passage flows: “always confident” – “aim to please God” – “appear before His judgment seat”.  Things get worse as we go!  Or, do they? The key is that precious sentence of sanctification: we walk by … Continue reading →

John 21:1-14 Why is Jesus the best fisher ever?  3 reasons: 1)  He knows His quarry. Disciples are at a loss.  They were to stay in Jerusalem; went back home.  They were to follow Him; went back to old job/ … Continue reading →

John 20:24-29 What to do with hands?  Actors need to know that, or they lose an audience.  Speakers need to know that, or they distract from the message.  People on dates need to know that, or they get hit. Jesus … Continue reading →

2Corinthians 5:16-21 Here in a nutshell is why sanctification is so important.  Because we are now Christians, we are VITAL to the world. WHO ARE WE?                             WHY THAT MATTERS: People who see life anew                  Show others freedom. New creations   … Continue reading →

John 20:19-23 Join with the story…  For the Resurrection is for you, too. Disciples are locked away together in a room. Where are you hidden?  What makes you afraid?  To say we have no fears, no locked away places, is … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 3:17-4:6 Jesus rose from death!  I believe in Him!  So now, who am I? v. 17: I am FREE—The Holy Spirit delivered us from ALL bondages into the Lordship of Christ. V. 18: I am TRANSFORMED—Christ within us, … Continue reading →

John 20:1-18 Set aside Peter and John dashing about, then slipping away.  Too many people are doing that today anyway.  Let us, since we are here, assume we are more like Mary, wanting something to do with Jesus. First, Mary … Continue reading →