I Am
I Am (Part 9) We finish our series by looking at Jesus' claim in John 8 as the light light of the world. The story surrounding these words show what he meant through this claim and how we can live as the light! (John 8:1-18)
Read MoreI Am (Part 8) Every Easter we return to the story of Jesus and his victory over death. Do we believe it? Are we changed by it? We revisit this story, along with a few other powerful stories in order to help us explore our own. (John 20, John 11:21-26)
Read MoreI Am (Part 7) Jesus describes himself as the door, the gate of access to the Father. He offers an invitation to freedom. He is like a shepherd who both serves as a gate of protection from harm and an invitation to green pastures. (John 10:1-11)
Read MoreI Am (Part 6) We often complicate faith, but Jesus said simply, "I am the Vine; and you are the branches. If you abide in me, you will bear much fruit. If we desire to bear fruit, to have a full life, we must abide in Him and want to just dwell in His presence. (John 15:1-8)
Read MoreI Am (Part 5) In John 14, Jesus makes a powerful statement by saying, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." We break down what it means to live His way, to follow the truth of His word, and have life to the full. (John 14)
Read MoreI Am (Part 4) For most of us, Christianity is built upon what Jesus can do for us and how He can meet our needs. We run to Him for His signs and wonders, but not simply for Him. We must learn to quit wanting from Jesus and just start wanting Jesus. (John 6, Mark 8)
Read MoreI Am (Part 3) In the third part of our "I Am" series, we examine the qualities and characteristics of a shepherd and draw the comparisons to Christ our Good Shepherd and our dependence upon His provision, protection, peace, and comfort. (John 10, Psalms 23, Col. 3)
Read MoreI Am (Part 2) Living the Gospel begins with understanding that I am not, and He is. John The Baptist understood this principle as he declared himself to be a voice crying out in the wilderness. If we too are going to be a voice in the wilderness, we must be in the wilderness. Christ did not save us from the world, He saved us for it. (John 1, Mark 1)
Read MoreI Am (Part 1) Starting our new series, we study Exodus 3 and the story of Moses and the burning bush. Moses asks a question that is still relevant in the heart of us today, "Who Am I?" God responds with an answer of peace and power... "I Am With You." In every situation... in fear, in doubt, in stress, in frustration, in anger, in joy, in depression, in everything... "I Am With You." For every need of life, "I Am." (Exodus 3, John 18:4-8)
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