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John 12:12-20 – The Triumphal Entry
introductory ConnectionPassage – in 4 Gospels (Matt. 21:1-11, Mk. 11:1-11, Lk. 19:29-38)Before – Tell no man (Matthew 16:20, Mk. 5:43, 9:9). He avoided displayUnique initiative of Christ – Before he had departed (John 6:15), declined (7:4)Why Change in policy – Acted with gathers glory in mind, because scriptures so require, submission to the Father’s Word, Loving obedienceWhat Scriptures – Genesis 49:9-11, Zechariah 9:9Debatable Scripture – Dan. 9:24-27 FCF: We are lazy in what we give honor to and that makes us lazy in regard to our piety. Theme: What you honor determine how you act. T/S: What you honor determines
Christianity: Doctrine and Ethics
Christianity: Doctrine and Ethics has good discussions on current issues. see also www.disciplemaking.net
John 12:1-11 – Extravagant and Broken Worship
Introductory ConnectionsDefine Extravagant – spending to much wastefullyGive examples – $2,000,000 on a wedding, $10,000 for hotel, $100,000 for an autoExtravagant is normally bad useless it is focused on Christdefine Brokenness FCF: We are way to extravagant everything except for Christ T/S: What is Broken/extravagant worship: 1. B/E Worship is sacrificial (1-3) 6 days – Friday evening (2 day in Mk and Mt. Are not referring to this but another event and then they go back and use this event as an example) At home of Simon the Leper – Relative? Anointing was the instrument that enabled the Pharisees through
John 11:28-44 – Divne Dignity and Human Perfections
Introductory Connectionshight sign – Sows submission, dependence, and obedienceAntitype of the Veil FCF: It is hard for us to understand that God’s motivation is his own glory. T/s: The Glory of God is bound up in … 1. … promises or vision of God (vv. 28-32) Mary must hear this 10,000 Hide not Man proposes but God disposes Illustration: Eore and Winny the Pooh Comfort – Vision – we forget the Lord – His power is not limited to his presence 2 dice – mary – Brother’s death – mary thought noone could die in the presence of Christ Luke
Pray for John Piper this week
This saturday John Piper will be having surgery to remove his prostrate due to canser. Please pray for him during this week. You can read more about this here see also www.disciplemaking.net
The Last Sign – The Resurrection and the Life – John 11:11-27
IntroductionCommon vs. uncommonPossible vs. ImpossiblePeople in cars vs. people carrying a CarCows on the side o the Road vs. a Bull Charging at youICAW – you remember What interest you What you care about What gets your attention What you want to. All 7 signs point to the Gospel or illustrate it “Man is born into trouble as the sparks fly upward” Theme: Look at how we misunderstand death: Seeing a lifetime as a 24 hour day15 = 10:25 am25 = 12:42 pm35 = 3:00 pm45 = 5:46 pm55 = 7:34 pm65 = 9:55 pm70 = 11:pm It is always
John 10:22-42 – Inexhaustible Power – Seeing Jesus and the Father as One
Introduction We all change after HS After College First Job Marriage Children death of Spouse I challenge you to go to 1 funeral a month to keep in mind your own death Hebrews 2:15 this will make you think of the promises of God that go beyond death 1 Cor. 15:19 FCF: Peole don’t see that the power of jesus and the Father as testifying to their divine power that goes even beyond this life. Theme: to flee from fear one must see Jesus and the Father as one Background: Fest of Dedication – Hanaka 167 bc Antiochus Epiphanes –
Have the producers of "End of The Spear" committed financial suicide with their casting?
Here are some reports about the gay actor playing Nate Saint and Steve Saint in the movie, “The End of the Spear.” This is an unfortunate situation and should make christians look at how addicted we are to entertainment and sports. Here are two blog sites. Challies Dot Com Contending 4 The Faith see also www.disciplemaking.net
Publisher makes Changes in "Hard to Believe" without telling John MacArtur
The unapproved changes occur on page 93 of “Hard to Believer.” These changes are not what John MacArthur wrote, meant, or believes. You can check on a furter review on this book at John MacArthur’s “Hard To Believe” And Lordship Salvation see also www.disciplemaking.net
Baptism and Church Membership udate from Bethlehem Baptist Church
You can go to Present Status to find out what that the elders have withdrawn the admendment on membership and baptism. see also www.disciplemaking.net
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Glenn Leatherman
I am first of all a disciple and follower of Jesus Christ. I affirm Evangelical Christian beliefs as well as Gospel driven in philosophy of ministry. I am married to Ann and am raising 2 wonderful boys – Jonathan and Andrew. My purpose is to build disciplemaking disciples that are becoming fishers of men in fully displaying of God’s Glory in all things. Learn more