On The Side of the Truth John 18:33-37 On the Side of Truth 33 Pilate then went back inside the palace, summoned Jesus and asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” 34 “Is that your own idea,” Jesus asked, “or did others talk to you about me?” 35 “Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own… Continue reading Sermon Notes: John 18:33-37
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The time is right for a Wesleyan resurgence
THE TIME IS RIGHT FOR A WESLEYAN RESURGENCE MAIN IDEA: Because of their intersections and abilities to engage with the spirtual mood of American society, John Wesley’s theology and Wesleyan practices are as relevant and potentially impactful as ever. PREDESTINATION AND ARMINIANISM (QUICK & SIMPLE): John Wesley challenged the Church’s historical emphasis on predestination. (See… Continue reading The time is right for a Wesleyan resurgence
Sermon Notes: John 6:1-14
Healing Hands: Feed the World John 6:1-14 “Triple threat stance” of wakefulness appears again: crossing over/willingness, sit down/purposeful rest, dare to feed the crowd/risk-taking Crowd (GR: Ochlos) – Frantic (Matt. 9:23), Unruly/Pushy (Mark 2:3), Needy (John 6:2); Desperate, exhausted other alternatives Jesus asks, “How are we going to feed the crowd?” Interesting, that John comments… Continue reading Sermon Notes: John 6:1-14