Adapted from a Jason Cole sermon series
https://www.sermoncentra.com/sermons/4-encounter-with-an-adulterous-woman-jason-cole-sermon-on-sin-exposed-66151?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
This is a study of the fruit of the Spirit called goodness, and it is one of the best, for it illustrates Christlikeness. He was the best of all good people who have ever lived.
This is a study of Jesus dealing with the woman taken in adultery and sending those who brought her to be sentenced to stoning away in shame, and her away forgiven.
This Sunday we hear the familiar Gospel of the woman who was caught in adultery and about to be stoned. All the while it is a trap being laid for Christ. So how does the work of Fr. Greg Boyle S.J. dealing with gangs in LA shed light on what is this Gospel is all about? Check it out...
This Sunday we hear the familiar Gospel of the woman who was caught in adultery and about to be stoned. Meanwhile the Scribes and the Pharisees, keepers of the Jewish Law, are not very happy with all the attention Jesus is getting, so they a lay trap for him. What does Christ do? Does he focus on the sin or the shame?
The insight to what this Gospel is really all about is broken open by a Jesuit working with the gangs in LA. See what I mean.
Homily: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A 2017James Knipper
“Many are invited, but few are chosen” may be one of the most misinterpreted and misused scripture passages ever written. Used by many to divide and exclude, actually when you understand the context of this parable you will see that it is all about how to include and be open to an invitation that is always present for all people.
Sounds confusing? It’s not. See what I mean…
This is a study of the fruit of the Spirit called goodness, and it is one of the best, for it illustrates Christlikeness. He was the best of all good people who have ever lived.
This is a study of Jesus dealing with the woman taken in adultery and sending those who brought her to be sentenced to stoning away in shame, and her away forgiven.
This Sunday we hear the familiar Gospel of the woman who was caught in adultery and about to be stoned. All the while it is a trap being laid for Christ. So how does the work of Fr. Greg Boyle S.J. dealing with gangs in LA shed light on what is this Gospel is all about? Check it out...
This Sunday we hear the familiar Gospel of the woman who was caught in adultery and about to be stoned. Meanwhile the Scribes and the Pharisees, keepers of the Jewish Law, are not very happy with all the attention Jesus is getting, so they a lay trap for him. What does Christ do? Does he focus on the sin or the shame?
The insight to what this Gospel is really all about is broken open by a Jesuit working with the gangs in LA. See what I mean.
Homily: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A 2017James Knipper
“Many are invited, but few are chosen” may be one of the most misinterpreted and misused scripture passages ever written. Used by many to divide and exclude, actually when you understand the context of this parable you will see that it is all about how to include and be open to an invitation that is always present for all people.
Sounds confusing? It’s not. See what I mean…
Jesus as Lord
Many think or understand the name God and titles Christ, Messiah, Savior, and Lord have equal value, they mean the same thing.
This is true in as much as all these qualities are found in Jesus. Let’s review and compare the meaning of each of these words.
Pastor Paul McCart goes into great detail the importance of attending church beyond just showing up. Through humor and pastoral experience, you'll find this extremely helpful in your walk of faith.
Adapted from a Greg Nance sermon https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/5-do-you-see-this-woman-greg-nance-sermon-on-lordship-of-christ-65767?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
Who owns your money?
What image shows who your money belongs to?
And what image shows what belongs to God?
Adapted from a Jeff Strite sermon https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/2-whose-image-whose-treasure-jeff-strite-sermon-on-love-of-money-179649?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
1. INTIMATE COMMUNICATION MARK 1:35-39
2. PERSISTENCE IN PRAYER Based on Luke 18:1-8
3. HELP! I CAN'T PRAY based on Rom. 8:26-7
4. EMPOWERING OUR ACTIVITIES WITH PRAYER Based on Eph. 6:10-1
5. THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Based on Phil. 1:3-6
6. THREE KEYS TO A BETTER PRAYER LIFE. Based on Col. 1:3
7. SPONTANEOUS PRAYER Based on I Thess. 5:12-28
8. PATRIOTIC IN PRAYER Based on I Tim. 2:1-
9. ASKING GOD based on James 1:5-8
10. CHRISTIAN CONFESSION Based on I John 1:8-9
11. SEEKING GOD'S FACE Based on II Chron. 7:11-22
12. THE PERPETUAL PREPARATION OF PRAYER Based on II Chron. 7:11-22
13. UNANSWERED PRAYER Based on Matt. 6:1-14
14. THE PLEASURE OF PRAYER Based on Psalm 84:8
The Triple Life : The Perspective of Service 29
Yokefellows : The Rhythm of Service 57
A Passion for Winning Men : The Motive-Power OF Service ... 85
Deep-Sea ' Fishing : The Ambition of Service 113
This is a collection of writings about love letters from the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Spirit is the Person of the Godhead that writes these letters.
HIS WILL YOUR WAY SYNOPSIS
His Will your way is a religious book, His will your way exposes the word of God and its meaning to help people understand what God expects from them. It is theologically inclined, it is meaning derived from the word of God. His Will your ways teaches people that there is no other way one would understand the will of God than going through the word of God. “I have learned that religiosity comes in the picture when ministers of the word begin to super impose religious view upon people. Forcing them to fast, pray, eat or drink what they (Ministers of the word) believe it is good and etc. while God called us to teach and equip the saints. In so saying, knowing the will of God is imperative, we need to know and understand the will of God.” His will your way was written to play a role of a sign that directs people to the correct information. People in this generation may try to fit in the lives of people on television but His will your way by William Seitshiro stands to say ‘if only you knew Gods will for you then you would understand that you are better than them.
AUTHOR’S INFORMATION
William L. Seitshiro is a young Contemporary Pastor who attended school at Global School of Theology NW and is a young Pastor at Mamelodi International Assemblies of God. He is a Pastor in Sunday school, he loves working with young people hence he is a young man, William loves writing and believes that he writes to all ages including young people, middle aged and the older generation. William noticed that the church is in need of theological accuracy in this contemporary world, hence he considers himself a contemporary pastor. He is a man who lives a Christ centered life, in his age he believes that can change the world through literature.
This weekend’s Gospel is the story of the adulterous woman who is about to be stoned with the scribes and the Pharisees having Jesus caught between a rock and a hard place (bad pun). We all know how the story ends – but what was Jesus really teaching those gathered in the Temple? Take a second look and you will find the deeper lesson of this Gospel – one that is so often missed…because it just may be hitting too close to home. Check it out…
Jesus as Lord
Many think or understand the name God and titles Christ, Messiah, Savior, and Lord have equal value, they mean the same thing.
This is true in as much as all these qualities are found in Jesus. Let’s review and compare the meaning of each of these words.
Pastor Paul McCart goes into great detail the importance of attending church beyond just showing up. Through humor and pastoral experience, you'll find this extremely helpful in your walk of faith.
Adapted from a Greg Nance sermon https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/5-do-you-see-this-woman-greg-nance-sermon-on-lordship-of-christ-65767?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
Who owns your money?
What image shows who your money belongs to?
And what image shows what belongs to God?
Adapted from a Jeff Strite sermon https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/2-whose-image-whose-treasure-jeff-strite-sermon-on-love-of-money-179649?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
1. INTIMATE COMMUNICATION MARK 1:35-39
2. PERSISTENCE IN PRAYER Based on Luke 18:1-8
3. HELP! I CAN'T PRAY based on Rom. 8:26-7
4. EMPOWERING OUR ACTIVITIES WITH PRAYER Based on Eph. 6:10-1
5. THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Based on Phil. 1:3-6
6. THREE KEYS TO A BETTER PRAYER LIFE. Based on Col. 1:3
7. SPONTANEOUS PRAYER Based on I Thess. 5:12-28
8. PATRIOTIC IN PRAYER Based on I Tim. 2:1-
9. ASKING GOD based on James 1:5-8
10. CHRISTIAN CONFESSION Based on I John 1:8-9
11. SEEKING GOD'S FACE Based on II Chron. 7:11-22
12. THE PERPETUAL PREPARATION OF PRAYER Based on II Chron. 7:11-22
13. UNANSWERED PRAYER Based on Matt. 6:1-14
14. THE PLEASURE OF PRAYER Based on Psalm 84:8
The Triple Life : The Perspective of Service 29
Yokefellows : The Rhythm of Service 57
A Passion for Winning Men : The Motive-Power OF Service ... 85
Deep-Sea ' Fishing : The Ambition of Service 113
This is a collection of writings about love letters from the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Spirit is the Person of the Godhead that writes these letters.
HIS WILL YOUR WAY SYNOPSIS
His Will your way is a religious book, His will your way exposes the word of God and its meaning to help people understand what God expects from them. It is theologically inclined, it is meaning derived from the word of God. His Will your ways teaches people that there is no other way one would understand the will of God than going through the word of God. “I have learned that religiosity comes in the picture when ministers of the word begin to super impose religious view upon people. Forcing them to fast, pray, eat or drink what they (Ministers of the word) believe it is good and etc. while God called us to teach and equip the saints. In so saying, knowing the will of God is imperative, we need to know and understand the will of God.” His will your way was written to play a role of a sign that directs people to the correct information. People in this generation may try to fit in the lives of people on television but His will your way by William Seitshiro stands to say ‘if only you knew Gods will for you then you would understand that you are better than them.
AUTHOR’S INFORMATION
William L. Seitshiro is a young Contemporary Pastor who attended school at Global School of Theology NW and is a young Pastor at Mamelodi International Assemblies of God. He is a Pastor in Sunday school, he loves working with young people hence he is a young man, William loves writing and believes that he writes to all ages including young people, middle aged and the older generation. William noticed that the church is in need of theological accuracy in this contemporary world, hence he considers himself a contemporary pastor. He is a man who lives a Christ centered life, in his age he believes that can change the world through literature.
This weekend’s Gospel is the story of the adulterous woman who is about to be stoned with the scribes and the Pharisees having Jesus caught between a rock and a hard place (bad pun). We all know how the story ends – but what was Jesus really teaching those gathered in the Temple? Take a second look and you will find the deeper lesson of this Gospel – one that is so often missed…because it just may be hitting too close to home. Check it out…
God’s love is often described as a Divine flow of love and grace - movement that is never restricted. Nothing we say or do changes the love that is poured out upon us by God. It is unmerited in every sense – freely given to all. The only thing we have to do is be willing to accept and trust and share in the flow of that love.
So during Lent we have been examining our lives to see what blocks that flow - in other words, to examine our personal garbage. Thus shifting through our hurts and wounds and addictions so that we can be present and aware and participating in that ever present flow.
And today's gospel gives deeper insight on the fully human and fully divine side of Jesus Christ and his relationship to the community and the importance of our active participation. What does that look like? And what is the ending of this story that is often missed, but key in bringing forth the good news?
“I learned to love Jesus more than my own parents” That is Jesus, the son of Mary the word of truth about” (which they are in dispute.” (Qur’ân 19:34 Jesus has been mentioned by name 25 times in the Qur’ân while Prophet Muhammad has been mentioned by name just five times. Additionally, the nineteenth chapter of the Qur’ân was named after the Virgin “Mary” while there is no chapter in the Qur’ân bearing the name of Prophet Muhammad’s mother, any of his wives or daughters. It is also noteworthy that Mary is the only woman mentioned by name in the Qur’ân. She is described in the most .honorable way as one chosen and favored over all women : Allāh says And [mention] when the angels said, “O Mary, indeed” Allāh has chosen you and purified you and chosen you ( 3:42 ) “.above the women of the worlds It is also noteworthy that Mary is the only woman .mentioned by name in the noble Qur’ân And the Qur’ân mentions that fair-minded Christians are : closest to the Muslims You will find the nearest of them in affection to the believers” those who say, "We are Christians." That is because among them are priests and monks and because they are not arrogant.” (5:82)
I JOHN
1. THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE Based on I John 1:1-2
2. FELLOWSHIP IS FUNDAMENTAL Based on I John 1:3
3. GOD IS LIGHT Based on I John 1:5
4. TRUTH IN ACTION Based on I John 1:6
5. WALKING IN THE LIGHT Based on I John 1:7
6. CHRISTIAN CONFESSION Based on I John 1:8-9
7. PERFECTION Based on I John 2:1
8. WE HAVE A LAWYER Based on I John 2:1b
9. BLESSED ASSURANCE Based on I John 2:3
10. HATRED HIT HARD Based on I John 2:7f
11. LOVE'S LIMITATIONS Based on I John 2:15-17
12. WORDS OF WARNING Based on I John 2:18f
13. SATANIC SEPARATISM Based on I John 2:19f
14. THE WINNING WIND Based on I John 2:20
15. CHILDREN OF GOD Based on I John 3:1-2
16. GOD IS LOVE Based on I John 4:7-12
17. THE CONQUEST OF THE WORLD Based on I John 5:4
18. PROFOUND SIMPLICITY Based on I John 5:7
II JOHN
1. THE MYSTERY WOMAN
2. A LETTER TO A LADY
III JOHN
1. THE FEELING FINE Based on III John 1-8
As we light our fourth Advent candle, this season of waiting and hoping and preparation comes quickly to close with Christmas just a few days away. Or does it?
All Advent we have sung Emmanuel - God is with us. So how does living a life woven in the fabric of this season allow us to see Christ in our daily lives? And how does John the Baptist, St. Joseph and Nelson Mandela show us the way?
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
Similar to 141 Encounters With Jesus an Adulterous Woman (20)
56 Unlimited Power In A Limited Space revisitedRick Peterson
This sermon is a slightly modified version of the one preached 12/23/18.
Adapted from a Scott Chambers sermon https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/2-jesus-unlimited-power-in-a-limited-space-scott-chambers-sermon-on-jesus-christ-135274?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
https://youtu.be/nV4kGHFsEHw
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
Discover various methods for clearing negative entities from your space and spirit, including energy clearing techniques, spiritual rituals, and professional assistance. Gain practical knowledge on how to implement these techniques to restore peace and harmony. For more information visit here: https://www.reikihealingdistance.com/negative-entity-removal/
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
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to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
2. Sometimes we respond to people’s sin and
think we are responding the way that God
would’ve.
The best way to see how to deal with sin is to
see how Jesus dealt with sinners during His
time on earth.
3. A very religious teenage couple were dating.
They were at the Christian church building
whenever the doors were open.
They tried very hard to center their relationship
around Christ with God centered morals.
They kept their relationship pure and made sure
they stayed above reproach.
4. The temptation to not remain so pure was very
strong, and Satan was continuously attacking
them.
One day they gave into temptation and decided
to take advantage of a time that their parents
were not home.
Of course, the girl’s father came in and caught
them doing some improper things.
5. Put yourself in the shoes of that Father.
How would or should you react to a situation
like that?
Most of us would not respond in the nicest of
ways. The first thoughts that run through our
head when we hear a story like that is:
1. How could they sin so blatantly against God?
2. They will receive God’s judgment!
3. I am glad I am not a sinner like them!
6. There was a similar story that took place when
Jesus was here on Earth, but perhaps even to a
greater extent. This story leaves us a beautiful
account of how our Savior treated people who
were around Him, especially those sinful people
of His day. When Jesus was in Jerusalem, He
spent a lot of time around the temple teaching
and preaching. He gained the respect of many
of the people around Him including the Rabbis
and teachers of the Law.
7. One day, as Jesus was in the temple, the
teachers of the Law and the Pharisees brought a
woman to Jesus.
They thought they could trap Jesus.
This woman brought to Jesus was caught in the
very act of Adultery.
I wonder what was going through the minds of
the religious people of that day.
8. I am sure they were thinking of the awful sin of this
woman and they were probably angry about it.
The Pharisees had hoped to trap Jesus by asking
Him what to do with that woman.
If Jesus would have said to stone her, He would
have been legally in trouble because it was against
the law for the Jews to enforce the death penalty,
and if Jesus would have said “let her go,” they
would have accused Jesus of going against the
Law because the scriptures say that an adulteress
is to be stoned on the account of two or three
witnesses.
9. Allow me to chase a rabbit.
I question why the man she committed adultery
with was not brought to be stoned with her?
Perhaps because she wasn’t married?
NIV
The great King David and Bathsheba should
have been put to death!
11. I’ll let that rabbit go so we get back to our study!
I wonder where each of us would have fit into
this story.
It scares me to think what part I may have
played.
Maybe I would have been looking down at this
woman for her sin thinking I was better than her
because I was not such a horrible sinner.
The hard thing to do is to find a balance for how
we are to treat sin.
12. It would be wrong to have wanted this woman
stoned because we need to show grace to the
sinners and show them love as well, but on the
other hand we can not overlook sin and
condone it, in fact sin should be sickening to
the Christian.
How do we balance legalism and grace?
I believe Jesus sets us the perfect example for
how to view and treat people.
16. When people came into the presence of Jesus,
they felt convicted about their sins.
When Jesus went to Samaria and came across
the woman at the well, she was convicted about
her past and wanted to change.
17. When Jesus was passing through Jericho and
went to Zacchaeus the Tax Collector’s house,
Zacchaeus was convicted he had mistreated
people.
When Jesus came to Simon the Pharisee’s house
the sinful woman was convicted of her life of sin.
Simon Peter was convicted hearing Jesus preach
to a multitude from his boat.
Then after a night of not catching any fish, they
caught enough to completely fill two boats so full
they started to sink.
18. NIV
Why is it people were so convicted of sin in
Jesus’ presence?
19. There is no doubt Jesus was a powerful
preacher. Surely there has never been a gospel
preacher that has affected people the way Jesus
did. Jesus spoke boldly and bluntly, He
convicted people of their sins often by His
powerful preaching, but can we attribute
people’s conviction by His preaching.
A sermon can have some effect on people, but
in reality, that effect in only temporal.
20. You may hear the preacher preach and feel
convicted about something said; you may have
your toes stepped on and want to change.
Most of the time though, a sermon and
preaching does not impact us enough to change
us. Some folks first hear the gospel & are
convicted by the preacher’s words, but had they
not seen Christ in other people they never
would have changed and their conviction would
have been nothing more than an emotional stir.
21. I think it is important for us to put into practice
things we are convicted of in a sermon.
An “amen” does not make us right with the Lord,
agreeing is easy, but changing is not.
Jesus was unquestionably the greatest preacher
ever. Myriads of people, crowds large enough to
fill stadiums, came just to hear Him preach.
He preached the best sermon ever, called the
“Sermon on the Mount,” but I do not think His
preaching is what brought conviction and change
to people.
22. There is also no doubt when Jesus came He was
fully God and His mere presence would have
made sinners feel uncomfortable.
There was just something about Jesus’ presence
that could not tolerate sin and people sensed that.
People though were not changed because Jesus
was God. Jesus could have claimed to be the
Messiah until He was blue in the face and lives
would not have been changed, but I think lives
were changed by Jesus for a different reason.
23. I think Jesus’ preaching was effective and His
deity cannot be denied, but people were
changed because of His character.
When people came into the presence of Jesus,
He lived in a way that impacted people.
He lived His life without sinning.
If each of us were asked I bet we would find we
were all impacted by the character of a person.
24. Perhaps you can remember the godly character
of a person that had an impact on you coming
to the Lord.
My story is different than most because I was a
“PK,”
Preacher’s Kid!
My whole life I was influenced by the godly
character of my parents & 3 older siblings.
25. The author of this sermon remembers the first
time he came to church he was impacted by a
few people in the youth group.
One reason he came back to church was
because people invited him out to eat after
church.
That may seem insignificant, but when he was
shown unconditional love, he was impacted and
drawn to Jesus. He was drawn to Jesus
because these people were different. He was
impacted by the character of Christians.
26. When Jesus came across people in His life,
people were impacted and changed because of
His impact on them and His love that He showed
them.
Think of the love He showed Zacchaeus, the
unpopular, short, tax collector when He came to
his house and ate with him.
Think of the unconditional love He showed to the
sinful woman, her life was changed.
People’s lives were changed because of our
Savior’s character.
27. With the woman caught in the act of adultery
Jesus showed love that no one had ever seen.
He could have condemned this woman of her
sin, but He said He did not condemn her, and
showed her extreme love.
We all want to see people change their lives.
We can sit around all day and complain about
the wickedness of the world and immorality, but
if we as Christians do not show people a Christ-
like character, people will not be impacted to the
point of change.
28. When Jesus came to the Earth He came with
power and authority. God had placed His
authority of judgment into the hands of Jesus.
If anybody that ever lived had the right to
condemn sinners for the way they lived, Jesus
did.
He lived His life perfectly and would not have
been a hypocrite, but Jesus showed us the
perfect example of how to love the sinner.
29. As we read about the woman caught in adultery
we see the love and compassion of Jesus.
The Pharisees and Teachers of the Law wanted
to have this woman stoned so they brought her
to Jesus, who was respected as a great teacher.
Jesus then said one of His most famous
statements.
“
.”
30. At that point in time He was writing with His
finger in the dirt. I do not know what Jesus was
writing. I wonder, could He have been writing
different sins that the Pharisees and teachers
may have committed, hence publicly exposing
their sin.
I believe Jesus’ main point was we all have
sinned and have no right to condemn sinners.
He made this point in the Sermon on The Mount.
32. He was trying to say, although this woman’s sin
may seem disgusting; all sin separates us from
God from the least to the greatest.
Slowly all her accusers went away, and only
Jesus was left, and He said He did not condemn
her either.
33. Although Jesus did not condemn the sinner
when He was here on Earth 2,000 years ago
there is a reason for that.
It is not because He did not have the authority
to condemn, it is because the judgment was not
appointed to be when Jesus was here on Earth,
34. NIV
There will come a time when all who are not in
Christ will be condemned by Jesus.
35. How then should we treat sinners? How should
we treat people who live really immoral lives?
It is really easy to look at people who we know
are immoral and to pass judgment on them.
Jesus left us an example of how to treat people,
and I think the best thing to do is to treat people
with love regardless of their status as a sinner.
We can love the sinner;
we can treat immoral people lovingly and still
not be guilty of their sin.
36. I believe this is the best way for us to reach
people.
When people see a church that is not
condemning of sinners they will be drawn in.
We do not have to condemn sinners because
God’s Word does the job for us.
This does not mean that we do not confront
people with their sins, because obviously Jesus
did, but it means that we love them
unconditionally.
37. I think problems start to come when we see
people as horrible sinners, because in reality we
are no better, they just sin differently than we
do.
They commit those BIG SINS, murder, adultery
& such, I just tell little white lies.
Let’s see how our little sin compares to their
BIG SINS.
39. Did you catch that?
will suffer the same fate as those BIG
SINNERS being cast into the in !
That should jerk the slack out of you!
The only difference is we have Jesus to remove our
punishment for our sin. He has already endured the
punishment for us!
Jesus never pulled any punches with people.
He never held back the truth, but He was also very
loving towards the immoral people of His day.
Jesus had the perfect balance between grace and
truth, and between law and grace.
40. Although Jesus never condemned the sinners
of His day, He never condoned people’s sin.
Jesus got angry with the moneychangers in the
temple and drove them out with a whip because
they had made His father’s house into a market.
In fact, when Jesus preached, He preached the
same message that John the Baptist did,
“ .”
42. Jesus always demanded repentance for those
that came to Him. He never overlooked sin.
I love how Jesus spoke to the woman caught in
adultery. After Jesus did not condemn her, He
said, “ .”
I see a problem in the world today, sin is
sometimes condoned in the name of the love of
Christ. Although we should show people love
and treat them as Christ would have, that does
not mean that we condone sin.
43. Sin needs to be dealt with and sin should be
sickening to God’s people.
Just because we believe we should not
condemn the sinner does not mean that we
should condone the sin.
As you look across churches of this country
you see people are more and more condoning
sin.
Churches are now accepting homosexuality and
other sins in the name of love.
44. My question for you is how do we show people
love? Is it by tolerating what they do and letting
it slide. If your kids misbehave you discipline
them because you love them and you parents
know that a lack of discipline is a lack of love.
I remember hearing the words from my parents
when I was punished,
“We are doing this because we love you.”
45. They asked me if I thought I should be free to go
when, where and do what I want?
Even college students have dorm curfews!
Should I, a High School teenager, not have
stricter limits than older college students away
from home?
It was impressed upon me what I already knew,
they loved me so much discipline was
necessary and beneficial.
47. God does not condone our sin because He
loves us, and we as God’s children should not
condone the sin of others because we love
people.
Sometimes the best thing you can do for a
person is not condone their sin.
Condoning sin does not bring people to
repentance.
48. Our hopes and desires with a person in sin
should be for them to be restored to God and
we must do what we can to bring that about.
We must continually ask ourselves how we
should deal with sin.
I believe Jesus sets the best example for how
we should treat sinners.
49. 1. Sinners should feel convicted in our
presence.
2. Sinners should not feel condemned in our
presence.
3. Sin should not be condoned in our presence.