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Handicap Accessible
John 5:1-16
Pastor Tom
12-26-10

Introduction – Whatever affliction we suffer in life, Christ is the only sufficient cure.

I. The place and problem – vv. 1-5

• Jerusalem at a religious feast (Sabbath)
• Sheep gate pool of Bethesda (Mercy)
• Impotent: blind, lame and paralyzed
• Legalism lottery loser – 38 years

II. The inquiry and miracle – vv. 6-9

• What do you want?
• His handicap
  • Trapped in a cursed body
  • Trapped in isolation/circumstances
  • Trapped in superstition
  • Trapped in unbelief/doubt
• Christ orders him up to walk

III. The quarrel- vv. 10-13

• Breaking man’s law
• Who said? Not who healed?
• Don’t know Him? He knows me!!! – Galatians 4:8-9

IV. The Christmas miracle – vv. 14-16

• Found in the temple – worship – thanksgiving
• Stop serving sin – law – superstition
• His testimony – Jesus that made me whole
• Their hatred for good

Conclusion – Recognize and celebrate that Christ is the cure for all the handicaps of our soul.

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The Water of Life
John 4
Pastor Tom
12-22-10

Introduction – Jesus is the only satisfaction for the thirsty and non-thirsty alike.

I. The non-thirsty – a Samaritan woman

• The need of Samaria – vv. 1-6
• The Discussion:
  • Concerning the water – vv.7-15
  • Concerning her husbands – vv. 16-18
  • Concerning the place of worship – vv. 19-24
  • Concerning the Messiah – vv. 25-26
• The Results:
  • The interruption – vv. 27, 31-38
  • The woman’s witness – vv. 28-30
  • The fruit gathered – vv. 39-42

II. The thirsty – a nobleman

• The need of Galilee – vv. 43-46
• The petition – vv. 47-49
• The answer of peace – v. 50
• The response of faith – v. 51
• The confirmation – vv. 52-54

Conclusion – Christ always works where He finds a welcome.

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The Gospel Mystery Revealed
John 3
Pastor Tom
12-19-10

Introduction – Surrender to the call of God upon our soul includes Christ’s control of all of life’s interests.

I. The night caller

• vv. 1-3 -The seed of faith planted privately – Assured of miracles veracity
• vv. 3-8 – Necessity and nature of new birth – 1 Corinthians 2:14
• vv. 9-13 – Certainty of the gospel truth
• vv. 14-18 -The happiness of those that believe
• vv. 19-21- The horrible condition of unbelief

II. A division arises

• vv. 22-26 – The challenge of religious practice
  • More zeal than discretion
  • Monopoly of honor and respect
• vv. 27-30 – John’s answer
  • Everything good is a gift from Him
  • Joy comes from bridegroom’s increase
• vv. 31-36 – Instructs His disciple to go to Christ

Conclusion – Christ revealed those that believe in Him possess life eternal yet unbelief possesses judgment – Luke 2:25-35

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Water to Wine
John 2
Pastor Tom
12-15-10

Introduction – By asking Jesus to cleanse our hearts, we make room for His goodness.

I. The wedding feast – vv. 1-12

• There was a need
• A Master’s rebuke – then instruction
• Moses – Exodus 7:20 – water to blood
• Water pots – ceremonial cleansing
• Wine – Gospel satisfies the soul – Isaiah 55:1
• Governors’ testimony – disciples strengthened

II. The Passover – vv. 13-25

• Purging the corruption from the temple – Malachi 3:1-3
• His conviction : My Father’s house – Psalm 69:9
• A sign demanded – Hebrews 9:9; Colossians 2:17
  • His death and resurrection
• Disciples strengthened

Conclusion – Christ’s knowledge of our hearts guides His commitment to us. 2 Chronicles 16:9

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Come and See
John 1:35-51
Pastor Tom
12-12-10

Introduction – The question we all should ask ourselves when we begin to follow Christ is “what seek ye?” vv. 35-38

I. The invitation – vv. 39-42

• Come immediately – 2 Corinthians 6:2
• What to expect
• Cheerful acceptance – communion
• Sharing the Treasure – True Love
• Simon – Jonah/obedient – Dove into a stone – Firm, resolute faith

II. The seeking – vv. 43-44

• Christianity’s true nature
• Christ seeking men that will follow Him

III. The revealing – vv. 45-51

• Nathanael’s caution: Moses/Judah – Prophets/Bethlehem
• Nathanael’s integrity – No guile!
• Presence in private moment/thoughts
• You will see greater proofs/miracles
• Christ the mediator – Hebrews 10:19-20

Conclusion – The right response: come and see. Luke 2:15-20

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Grace for Grace
John 1:15-34
Pastor Tom
12-05-10

Introduction – John bears record that the giving of Christ as the Word made flesh is grace upon grace.

I. God’s fullness received – vv. 15-18

• Good will toward us and good work within us
• Free – grace for grace sake
• Abundant – heaped upon
• Advancement – exercised ourselves
• Substitution – new for old
• Conformity – seal in the wax – 2 Corinthians 3:18
• Clarity – God revealed in Christ

II. Who am I? -vv. 19-34

• A voice in the wilderness
• Baptize with water
• Not worthy
• Saw Jesus coming – The Anointed

III. Where and what? vv. 28-29

• Bethabara – way of passage
• The Lamb of God

Conclusion – John bore witness that Jesus was the way for God’s grace to be applied to our lives.

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God’s Full Grace
The Gospel of John
Matias Mojica
12-01-10