Pastor Elio Marrocco's "Encountering Jesus, A Friend Of Sinners" sermon at New Life Christian Church on December 8, 2013. You can learn more about New Life Christian Church here: http://www.newlifecc.ca
Jesus heals a man who was born blind. When Jesus' disciples ask if the man's blindness was due to his own or his parents' sins, Jesus says it was so God's power could be shown. Jesus heals the man by making mud with spit and rubbing it on his eyes, telling him to wash in the Pool of Siloam. When questioned about the healing, the man testifies boldly about Jesus and glorifies him. The Pharisees expel the man from the synagogue for his belief. Jesus finds the man and tells him he is the Son of Man, and the man believes.
Portraits of jesus son of god seth g january 3 2021Pacific Church
We are beginning a study of the gospel of John, this week. John 1 is a storehouse of information that tells us the identity of Jesus Christ. We will look at eight of them. What better way to start the new year than looking and studying the magnificent Jesus Christ!
John 9:1-12
The disciples question why a man was born blind, revealing their judgmental spirit rather than compassion. Jesus heals the man's blindness to display God's works, telling the man to wash in Siloam. Though initially uncertain, neighbors recognize the formerly blind beggar. The man simply states he was blind but now sees, without understanding Jesus' true identity.
This document provides an overview of key aspects of the Gospel of John. It was written around 95 AD for a Jewish-Christian audience who had been expelled from their synagogues. The gospel portrays Jesus as the Logos, or Word of God. The prologue traces Jesus' origins back to God. It describes Jesus as the light of the world who enlightens all people, though he was not accepted by his own. Those who believe in him become children of God. The Word became flesh through Jesus Christ.
Series jesus is -______ - message – part 1 - jesus is real – sunday 02-21-16LifePointe Church
Jesus was a real historical figure whose life, death, and resurrection continue to be celebrated globally. While widely known, Jesus is also misunderstood. Discovering the real Jesus, who was fully human yet entirely divine, the Son of God and the savior of humanity, is important because it determines one's destiny. Jesus offers forgiveness for sins and salvation for all who believe in him.
Vintage www jesus_jerusalemministry_3.20.16Vintage Church
This document contains summaries of passages from the Gospel of John describing Jesus healing a blind man. It describes Jesus making mud and putting it on the man's eyes, telling him to wash in the Pool of Siloam. The man then receives his sight. The Pharisees question the man and his parents, becoming divided on whether Jesus is a sinner or prophet. The man insists that though he was blind, now he sees, prioritizing his restoration over religious pride or rules.
In three sentences:
Jesus teaches with authority in the synagogue in Capernaum and casts out an unclean spirit to the amazement of the crowd. Jesus calls Simon, Andrew, James and John to follow him, leaving their work, and they do. Andrew then finds his brother Simon and tells him they have found the Messiah, bringing him to Jesus who names him Cephas, which means Peter.
Pastor Elio Marrocco's "Encountering Jesus, A Friend Of Sinners" sermon at New Life Christian Church on December 8, 2013. You can learn more about New Life Christian Church here: http://www.newlifecc.ca
Jesus heals a man who was born blind. When Jesus' disciples ask if the man's blindness was due to his own or his parents' sins, Jesus says it was so God's power could be shown. Jesus heals the man by making mud with spit and rubbing it on his eyes, telling him to wash in the Pool of Siloam. When questioned about the healing, the man testifies boldly about Jesus and glorifies him. The Pharisees expel the man from the synagogue for his belief. Jesus finds the man and tells him he is the Son of Man, and the man believes.
Portraits of jesus son of god seth g january 3 2021Pacific Church
We are beginning a study of the gospel of John, this week. John 1 is a storehouse of information that tells us the identity of Jesus Christ. We will look at eight of them. What better way to start the new year than looking and studying the magnificent Jesus Christ!
John 9:1-12
The disciples question why a man was born blind, revealing their judgmental spirit rather than compassion. Jesus heals the man's blindness to display God's works, telling the man to wash in Siloam. Though initially uncertain, neighbors recognize the formerly blind beggar. The man simply states he was blind but now sees, without understanding Jesus' true identity.
This document provides an overview of key aspects of the Gospel of John. It was written around 95 AD for a Jewish-Christian audience who had been expelled from their synagogues. The gospel portrays Jesus as the Logos, or Word of God. The prologue traces Jesus' origins back to God. It describes Jesus as the light of the world who enlightens all people, though he was not accepted by his own. Those who believe in him become children of God. The Word became flesh through Jesus Christ.
Series jesus is -______ - message – part 1 - jesus is real – sunday 02-21-16LifePointe Church
Jesus was a real historical figure whose life, death, and resurrection continue to be celebrated globally. While widely known, Jesus is also misunderstood. Discovering the real Jesus, who was fully human yet entirely divine, the Son of God and the savior of humanity, is important because it determines one's destiny. Jesus offers forgiveness for sins and salvation for all who believe in him.
Vintage www jesus_jerusalemministry_3.20.16Vintage Church
This document contains summaries of passages from the Gospel of John describing Jesus healing a blind man. It describes Jesus making mud and putting it on the man's eyes, telling him to wash in the Pool of Siloam. The man then receives his sight. The Pharisees question the man and his parents, becoming divided on whether Jesus is a sinner or prophet. The man insists that though he was blind, now he sees, prioritizing his restoration over religious pride or rules.
In three sentences:
Jesus teaches with authority in the synagogue in Capernaum and casts out an unclean spirit to the amazement of the crowd. Jesus calls Simon, Andrew, James and John to follow him, leaving their work, and they do. Andrew then finds his brother Simon and tells him they have found the Messiah, bringing him to Jesus who names him Cephas, which means Peter.
John the Baptist sees Jesus and declares him to be the Lamb of God. Two of John's disciples follow Jesus, and Andrew goes to tell his brother Simon about finding the Messiah. Jesus tells Simon he will be called Peter. The next day Jesus finds Philip and tells him to follow, and Philip finds Nathanael to share the news about Jesus. When Nathanael expresses doubt that anything good could come from Nazareth, Philip invites him to come and see. Jesus affirms that Nathanael is a true Israelite, and later tells him he saw him under the fig tree before Philip called him, leading Nathanael to declare that Jesus is the Son of God.
The document contains passages from the Gospel of John describing Jesus feeding a large crowd and then teaching about being the "bread of life." After Jesus feeds 5,000 people with five loaves of bread and two fish, the crowd searches for him the next day. Jesus tells them they seek him only because of the food, not because of miraculous signs. He teaches that people should work for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give. When asked for a sign, Jesus says he is the bread that came down from heaven and that whoever eats of this bread will never die. He promises to give his flesh for the life of the world. Some argue how Jesus can give them his flesh to eat. Jesus explains that unless
130707 eng supremacy of jesus by ps. peter calvineaglepointcf
This document summarizes a sermon given at Eaglepoint Church on July 7, 2013 about Jesus' supremacy over John the Baptist. The sermon discusses John 3:22-30, where some of John's disciples argue with Jews about purification. When they ask John about Jesus, he responds that Jesus must become greater while he becomes less. The sermon contrasts the views of John's disciples, who see Jesus as a rival, with John's view that Jesus' increasing importance is divinely ordained. It emphasizes that glorifying God, not oneself, is most important.
The document discusses what Jesus did for humanity according to the Bible. It states that Jesus was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, sacrificed himself on the cross as an atonement for humanity's sins, and was resurrected from death. The document provides numerous Bible verses to support each of these points, showing that Jesus took on human form, lived without sin, and willingly died on the cross to save mankind from sin and death before rising from the grave.
My last message preached at Bangsar Lutheran Church for 2017.
Focusing on John the Baptist and his testimony.
He became remarkable, then he passes the attention over to the Lamb of God... he shares what he sees, what he knows. So let us all be witnesses in the coming year, let's not just live a worthy life, but share our testimony...
1. Jesus sees a man blind from birth and heals him by making mud, putting it on his eyes, and telling him to wash in the Pool of Siloam. The man comes back seeing.
2. Neighbors question if it is the same man, while others doubt. The Pharisees question the man about how his eyes were opened and on what day, as it was the Sabbath.
3. The Pharisees are divided on whether Jesus is from God. Jesus later finds the man and asks if he believes in the Son of Man, revealing himself as the one speaking to him.
This prayer seeks God's guidance and empowerment to faithfully live out and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. It asks God to give believers ears to hear God's word, lives to respond to it, and voices to share the message of salvation found in Christ, who reigns with God and the Holy Spirit for ever.
John the Baptist sees Jesus passing by and declares him to be the Lamb of God. Two of John's disciples follow Jesus after hearing this. When Jesus notices them following, he asks what they want and invites them to come see where he is staying. One of the disciples, Andrew, then finds his brother Simon and tells him they have found the Messiah. Andrew brings Simon to Jesus, who looks at Simon and renames him Peter.
The document describes passages from the Book of John about John the Baptist and his testimony regarding Jesus. It discusses how John the Baptist came to testify about Jesus as the light and to prepare the way for Him. John the Baptist said he was not the Christ or Elijah but was sent to baptize with water and bear witness to Jesus, who was the true light. The document emphasizes that John the Baptist knew who he was by knowing who he was not, and that God introduces Jesus through people who bear witness to Him in their words and deeds so that others may believe.
Series jesus is -______ - message – part 1 - jesus is real – sunday 02-21-16LifePointe Church
Jesus is the most widely known yet misunderstood person in history. He claimed to be the Messiah and Son of God. Historical evidence shows Jesus was a real man who lived, was crucified under Pontius Pilate, and was later reported to have appeared alive after his crucifixion. The Bible presents Jesus as both fully God and fully human. As God, he created the universe and sustains all things. As a human, he lived a perfect, sinless life and voluntarily sacrificed himself on the cross to achieve forgiveness for human sins.
This document contains a series of riddles with answers that are names of prophets from the Old Testament. It then provides a short passage from the Gospel of Matthew about the birth of Jesus, followed by discussion questions about that passage. Finally, it reflects on how the promise of salvation was fulfilled through Mary and Joseph's obedience and humility.
Jesus and his disciples encounter a funeral procession in the town of Nain for a widow who had lost her only son. When Jesus sees her grieving, he feels compassion and tells her "don't cry." He approaches the coffin and commands the dead son to get up, demonstrating his power over death. The son rises and is returned to his mother. Witnesses praise God, acknowledging that a prophet has come to help God's people. The news of this miracle spreads throughout the region.
Jesus tells a rich ruler that to inherit eternal life he must sell all his possessions and give the money to the poor. When the ruler becomes sorrowful because he is wealthy, Jesus says it is difficult for rich people to enter the kingdom of God, like trying to fit a camel through the eye of a needle. Those who hear this ask who can be saved, and Jesus responds that with God all things are possible.
Guest speaker Terry Nichols shared a message titled, "Names In Scripture" and discussed the significance of names and how God often changed names to reflect a changed life. He goes further to give the back story of the name of Jesus and why His name is the only name by which we can be saved.
This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Sunday, February 5, 2017
The document discusses 4 things that can build faith based on the story of a man born blind from the Bible. The 4 things are: 1) Break away from black and white thinking. 2) Follow Jesus' directions. 3) Look past what others cannot or refuse to see. 4) Go on to total faith in Jesus. It provides Bible verses and quotes to support each of the 4 things.
This document discusses the incarnation of God in Jesus Christ. It provides biblical prophecies from the Old Testament that foretold Jesus' virgin birth in Bethlehem, as well as his role as the Messiah who would save people from their sins. The document explains that Jesus was fully God and fully man according to the Chalcedonian Creed, and describes how he lived humbly as a man to fulfill his mission of going to the cross, while still possessing divine attributes as the Word of God. It concludes that Jesus came to save and establish relationship with mankind, and will return again to claim what belongs to him.
The document summarizes passages from the book of John describing events surrounding Jesus' attendance at the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem. It describes how Jesus' brothers urged him to publicly demonstrate his miracles in Judea, though he initially remained in Galilee. At the feast, there was widespread whispering about Jesus and debate over whether he was the prophesied Messiah or a deceiver. When Jesus finally began teaching at the temple, the Jews were amazed at his learning despite lacking formal study.
Trusting Jesus As Lord and King - Brent Lokkerrfochler
This document provides a summary of passages from the book of John chapter 1 and Matthew chapter 16:18. It summarizes Jesus calling his first disciples, Andrew and Simon Peter. It describes John the Baptist witnessing Jesus and proclaiming him as the Lamb of God. Jesus then meets Andrew and Simon Peter and gives Simon the new name Peter, saying he will build his church upon the rock of Peter's confession.
1) John the Baptist saw Jesus and declared him to be the Lamb of God, prompting two of his disciples to follow Jesus.
2) One of the disciples, Andrew, then found his brother Simon and told him they had found the Messiah. He then brought Simon to meet Jesus.
3) The next day, Jesus called Philip to follow him, and Philip then found Nathanael and told him they had found the person that Moses and the prophets wrote about.
Gospel of John - #2 - John's Witness - 1:19-34BibleTalk.tv
John picks up the earthly history of Jesus' ministry with a description of John the Baptist's work in preparing the people for the arrival of the Messiah.
Watch: http://bibletalk.tv/gospel-of-john-lesson-2
John the Baptist sees Jesus and declares him to be the Lamb of God. Two of John's disciples follow Jesus, and Andrew goes to tell his brother Simon about finding the Messiah. Jesus tells Simon he will be called Peter. The next day Jesus finds Philip and tells him to follow, and Philip finds Nathanael to share the news about Jesus. When Nathanael expresses doubt that anything good could come from Nazareth, Philip invites him to come and see. Jesus affirms that Nathanael is a true Israelite, and later tells him he saw him under the fig tree before Philip called him, leading Nathanael to declare that Jesus is the Son of God.
The document contains passages from the Gospel of John describing Jesus feeding a large crowd and then teaching about being the "bread of life." After Jesus feeds 5,000 people with five loaves of bread and two fish, the crowd searches for him the next day. Jesus tells them they seek him only because of the food, not because of miraculous signs. He teaches that people should work for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give. When asked for a sign, Jesus says he is the bread that came down from heaven and that whoever eats of this bread will never die. He promises to give his flesh for the life of the world. Some argue how Jesus can give them his flesh to eat. Jesus explains that unless
130707 eng supremacy of jesus by ps. peter calvineaglepointcf
This document summarizes a sermon given at Eaglepoint Church on July 7, 2013 about Jesus' supremacy over John the Baptist. The sermon discusses John 3:22-30, where some of John's disciples argue with Jews about purification. When they ask John about Jesus, he responds that Jesus must become greater while he becomes less. The sermon contrasts the views of John's disciples, who see Jesus as a rival, with John's view that Jesus' increasing importance is divinely ordained. It emphasizes that glorifying God, not oneself, is most important.
The document discusses what Jesus did for humanity according to the Bible. It states that Jesus was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, sacrificed himself on the cross as an atonement for humanity's sins, and was resurrected from death. The document provides numerous Bible verses to support each of these points, showing that Jesus took on human form, lived without sin, and willingly died on the cross to save mankind from sin and death before rising from the grave.
My last message preached at Bangsar Lutheran Church for 2017.
Focusing on John the Baptist and his testimony.
He became remarkable, then he passes the attention over to the Lamb of God... he shares what he sees, what he knows. So let us all be witnesses in the coming year, let's not just live a worthy life, but share our testimony...
1. Jesus sees a man blind from birth and heals him by making mud, putting it on his eyes, and telling him to wash in the Pool of Siloam. The man comes back seeing.
2. Neighbors question if it is the same man, while others doubt. The Pharisees question the man about how his eyes were opened and on what day, as it was the Sabbath.
3. The Pharisees are divided on whether Jesus is from God. Jesus later finds the man and asks if he believes in the Son of Man, revealing himself as the one speaking to him.
This prayer seeks God's guidance and empowerment to faithfully live out and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. It asks God to give believers ears to hear God's word, lives to respond to it, and voices to share the message of salvation found in Christ, who reigns with God and the Holy Spirit for ever.
John the Baptist sees Jesus passing by and declares him to be the Lamb of God. Two of John's disciples follow Jesus after hearing this. When Jesus notices them following, he asks what they want and invites them to come see where he is staying. One of the disciples, Andrew, then finds his brother Simon and tells him they have found the Messiah. Andrew brings Simon to Jesus, who looks at Simon and renames him Peter.
The document describes passages from the Book of John about John the Baptist and his testimony regarding Jesus. It discusses how John the Baptist came to testify about Jesus as the light and to prepare the way for Him. John the Baptist said he was not the Christ or Elijah but was sent to baptize with water and bear witness to Jesus, who was the true light. The document emphasizes that John the Baptist knew who he was by knowing who he was not, and that God introduces Jesus through people who bear witness to Him in their words and deeds so that others may believe.
Series jesus is -______ - message – part 1 - jesus is real – sunday 02-21-16LifePointe Church
Jesus is the most widely known yet misunderstood person in history. He claimed to be the Messiah and Son of God. Historical evidence shows Jesus was a real man who lived, was crucified under Pontius Pilate, and was later reported to have appeared alive after his crucifixion. The Bible presents Jesus as both fully God and fully human. As God, he created the universe and sustains all things. As a human, he lived a perfect, sinless life and voluntarily sacrificed himself on the cross to achieve forgiveness for human sins.
This document contains a series of riddles with answers that are names of prophets from the Old Testament. It then provides a short passage from the Gospel of Matthew about the birth of Jesus, followed by discussion questions about that passage. Finally, it reflects on how the promise of salvation was fulfilled through Mary and Joseph's obedience and humility.
Jesus and his disciples encounter a funeral procession in the town of Nain for a widow who had lost her only son. When Jesus sees her grieving, he feels compassion and tells her "don't cry." He approaches the coffin and commands the dead son to get up, demonstrating his power over death. The son rises and is returned to his mother. Witnesses praise God, acknowledging that a prophet has come to help God's people. The news of this miracle spreads throughout the region.
Jesus tells a rich ruler that to inherit eternal life he must sell all his possessions and give the money to the poor. When the ruler becomes sorrowful because he is wealthy, Jesus says it is difficult for rich people to enter the kingdom of God, like trying to fit a camel through the eye of a needle. Those who hear this ask who can be saved, and Jesus responds that with God all things are possible.
Guest speaker Terry Nichols shared a message titled, "Names In Scripture" and discussed the significance of names and how God often changed names to reflect a changed life. He goes further to give the back story of the name of Jesus and why His name is the only name by which we can be saved.
This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Sunday, February 5, 2017
The document discusses 4 things that can build faith based on the story of a man born blind from the Bible. The 4 things are: 1) Break away from black and white thinking. 2) Follow Jesus' directions. 3) Look past what others cannot or refuse to see. 4) Go on to total faith in Jesus. It provides Bible verses and quotes to support each of the 4 things.
This document discusses the incarnation of God in Jesus Christ. It provides biblical prophecies from the Old Testament that foretold Jesus' virgin birth in Bethlehem, as well as his role as the Messiah who would save people from their sins. The document explains that Jesus was fully God and fully man according to the Chalcedonian Creed, and describes how he lived humbly as a man to fulfill his mission of going to the cross, while still possessing divine attributes as the Word of God. It concludes that Jesus came to save and establish relationship with mankind, and will return again to claim what belongs to him.
The document summarizes passages from the book of John describing events surrounding Jesus' attendance at the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem. It describes how Jesus' brothers urged him to publicly demonstrate his miracles in Judea, though he initially remained in Galilee. At the feast, there was widespread whispering about Jesus and debate over whether he was the prophesied Messiah or a deceiver. When Jesus finally began teaching at the temple, the Jews were amazed at his learning despite lacking formal study.
Trusting Jesus As Lord and King - Brent Lokkerrfochler
This document provides a summary of passages from the book of John chapter 1 and Matthew chapter 16:18. It summarizes Jesus calling his first disciples, Andrew and Simon Peter. It describes John the Baptist witnessing Jesus and proclaiming him as the Lamb of God. Jesus then meets Andrew and Simon Peter and gives Simon the new name Peter, saying he will build his church upon the rock of Peter's confession.
1) John the Baptist saw Jesus and declared him to be the Lamb of God, prompting two of his disciples to follow Jesus.
2) One of the disciples, Andrew, then found his brother Simon and told him they had found the Messiah. He then brought Simon to meet Jesus.
3) The next day, Jesus called Philip to follow him, and Philip then found Nathanael and told him they had found the person that Moses and the prophets wrote about.
Gospel of John - #2 - John's Witness - 1:19-34BibleTalk.tv
John picks up the earthly history of Jesus' ministry with a description of John the Baptist's work in preparing the people for the arrival of the Messiah.
Watch: http://bibletalk.tv/gospel-of-john-lesson-2
1. Several disciples came to recognize Jesus as the Messiah and told others about him, including Andrew telling his brother Simon and Philip telling Nathanael.
2. Jesus' words and testimony convinced many Samaritans from a town to believe in him as the Savior of the world.
3. After his resurrection, the disciples returned to Jerusalem and told the other disciples that they had seen the risen Lord.
The document discusses the need for a personal revelation of Jesus Christ. It notes that most Christians do not have a strong faith due to a lack of personally knowing Jesus beyond what they've been told. It then summarizes passages from the Bible where various individuals, including John the Baptist, disciples Andrew and Philip, and Nathanael, each have a personal revelation of Jesus and come to know him in a specific way. The document emphasizes that spending time with Jesus and believing his words are keys to receiving a personal revelation and coming to truly know him.
This document contains the text of the Gospel of John from the Holy Bible. It recounts the works and teachings of Jesus Christ according to the Apostle John. Over 21 chapters, it describes Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana, cleansing the temple in Jerusalem, conversing with Nicodemus about being born again, speaking with a Samaritan woman at a well, performing miracles such as healing a royal official's son, teaching crowds about being the bread of life, and appearing after his resurrection to his disciples. The Gospel emphasizes Jesus' divine nature and mission to bring salvation and eternal life.
1. Jesus began making disciples by getting baptized by John the Baptist and allowing people to observe him. He answered questions and allowed discussion without intimidating people.
2. Jesus adapted how he interacted with each person based on their personality, giving prophetic words or showing supernatural insights.
3. Jesus focused on investing deeply in a few people's lives through teaching, prayer, and ministry skills rather than programs. He served as a good example for others to follow.
The document describes several disciples following and interacting with Jesus after John the Baptist declares him to be the Lamb of God. Andrew and another disciple follow Jesus and spend time with him. Andrew then finds his brother Simon and tells him they have found the Messiah. Jesus later calls Philip to follow him, and Philip finds Nathanael and tells him they have found the one Moses and the prophets wrote about. Nathanael expresses doubt that anything good could come from Nazareth, but agrees to come see Jesus. When Nathanael does come, Jesus affirms he is a true Israelite and knows things about him that surprise Nathanael, leading Nathanael to declare Jesus is the Son of
The document tells the story of a preacher and church member holding a sign warning drivers about an upcoming bridge being out. When a driver yells at them and speeds away, they soon hear tires screeching and a splash, implying the driver crashed because he did not heed the warning. The story is used to illustrate the importance of being careful about how warnings are phrased so as not to be misunderstood. The rest of the document discusses how God was also careful in how he warned about Jesus coming, using prophecies, symbols and direct statements to foretell Jesus' arrival. It emphasizes that the central message was that Jesus was the Son of God, come to pay for human sins, and rejects arguments that deny
Come and See | A Sermon on John 1:35-51 from the Narrative LectionarySteve Thomason
Four people encounter Jesus for the first time. Each of them have a different experience. Jesus invites each of them, not to memorize a creed or join an institution, but to follow him and to come and see where he abides. That is the invitation of the Gospel of John. Come and See who Jesus is and how we can abide with God each day.
The document provides an overview of the Gospel of John. It was written around 95 AD for Jewish-Christians who had been expelled from their synagogues. In John, Jesus is portrayed as the Logos, the Word of God. The prologue traces Jesus' origins back to God. It describes how all things were created through Jesus as the Word, and that the Word became flesh by coming into the world.
This document contains a summary of John 1:29-51 that focuses on how the passage presents Jesus through seven titles, metaphors, expressions, and miraculous signs. It explores how Jesus is revealed as the Messianic King and Teacher who is fully human and fully God, dying as the Passover lamb to defeat sin and death. The conclusion reflects on how Jesus' victory was achieved through apparent weakness and how the story brings both universal and personal meaning.
John the Baptist sees Jesus passing by and declares him to be the Lamb of God. Two of John's disciples follow Jesus, who asks them what they want. They spend the day with Jesus at his place of stay.
One of the disciples, Andrew, tells his brother Simon about meeting the Messiah. He brings Simon to Jesus, who renames him Peter.
Jesus calls Simon Peter to be his disciple after Peter's brother Andrew introduces them. When they first meet, Jesus renames Simon as Peter, which means "rock". Jesus sees Peter's potential as a foundational leader in the new faith community. Peter witnesses Jesus's ministry and is amazed by his power, such as when Jesus instructs Peter to fish again and he catches a huge number. Jesus prophesies over Peter, telling him he will "fish for people". This early guidance from Jesus helps Peter understand God's purpose for his life and ministry.
A collection of images relating to scripture for Lectionary Year A, Second Sunday in Epiphany. John 1: 29-42, Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40 and 1 Corinthians 1:1-9. Scriptures include John the Baptist engagement with Jesus and the first disciples following the baptism of Jesus. The theme for the day is what the image of Jesus as Lamb of God means.
There is hope in the Lord 090624 Bangsar LC.pptxJohn Cheah, CAMS
This previous Sunday was given opportunity to share from the Word of God from Mark 3:20-35. Main message was to Christ followers whom are wondering if they are saved and if there is a secret formula. Jesus said that He has won the victory over the strong man (evil one) and hence already has control over the earth. As long as we are living in faith doing His will we can be assured of His forgiveness, and of remaining in His Kingdom. Isn’t this something to be Joyous over?
Eternal Life Planted by Streams 120524 Bangsar LC.pptxJohn Cheah, CAMS
Today in BLC I shared from the scripture 1 John 5:9-15 where we looked at the author assuring us that when we receive Christ in our lives, we received eternal life. And if eternal life already started for us, we can live life with confidence doing the will of God. The author also assured us that when we pray according to His will, He hears us and will answer.
How do we know His Will? We then went to Psalm 1 the Psalm for today. We learnt to delight in the law of the Lord and be planted as a tree by streams of living water.
Let us do these things as a family together, and continue on serving Him with assurance.
We closed with the song Be it into me according to your Word.
The Encountering Jesus Process 140424 Bangsar LC.pptxJohn Cheah, CAMS
This morning I shared from Luke 24:36b-49 when we are in the 3rd Sunday of Easter. I focused on us paying attention when Jesus comes into our lives, encounters us, spends time (eats) with us, enlightens us then shows us how to exit our comfort zones to the people around us.
Let us follow his process and share Him to the world around us.
Whoever serves me must follow me 240324 Holy Light LC.pptxJohn Cheah, CAMS
Message from John 12:20-33.
Today’s message started with gentiles looking to meet Jesus. However instead of welcoming them, Jesus taught a lesson to his disciples, and from then to his readers and followers today.
If we want to meet him, to follow him, to serve him, it is going to be costly.
Like the first Palm Sunday when people who support him chanted Hossana as he came into the city, yet fled when he was captured and tortured five days later. We need to be prepared that serving him is not going to be a bed of roses.
We can expect opposition, challenge, pain, even unto death.
Are we ready to serve and follow?
We need not search anymore. We know whom we serve and what he wants us to do.
It is time to share his kingdom to the world.
Remember his journey this last week of his life: suffering, death and resurrection.
Remember our own baptisms, and continue to seek him to know him.
How?
We ended the message with the response song: Shepherd of my soul, Only He can guide us sheep as a shepherd would.
God bless you this Palm Sunday!
oday the 4th Sunday in Lent, I shared the Word from John 3:14-21.
Summary. We find it difficult to follow Christ in our lives nowadays due to competing priorities and too many distractions. The Word reminds us to look up to the Christ to remember how God showed his love to us. This season we continue to remember that Jesus lived, died and rose again as part of God’s plan to save us all.
Being his Kingdom people, we need to continue walking and staying in his light, that we might continue to live lives that show the world who God is and who we are in his plan and Kingdom.
We closed the sermon with the response song: Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and all these things will be added unto you.
Is God's temple a marketplace 030324 Christ Centre LC.pptxJohn Cheah, CAMS
I shared from John 2:13-22 with the topic: Is God’s temple a marketplace?
Starting with the premise that we are all different as people and all have different ideas about the best way we live life. We try to be efficient, effective, economical, successful… making the most in life.
However, in the Scripture, Jesus made it very clear that God’s temple not meant to be a place for convenience, success, making money, etc. The temple first and foremost is where we meet with God.
Today, the temple is not some venue we go to or a location we visit. God is with us via the Holy Spirit. How do we treat our temples today? Focused on ourselves? Want to live well? Do well? Enjoy life? First and foremost it should be focused on meeting God.
Seek Him first and all the others will take their place accordingly.
Are we prepared to suffer for Christ 250224 Holy Light LC.pptxJohn Cheah, CAMS
Today preaching from Mark 8:27-38 with the topic: Are we prepared to suffer for Christ?
The gist is we have our own ideas about Jesus and how our lives will be when we follow Him. Peter knew He was the Christ but was wrong in his assumptions of what Jesus’ roles and responsibilities were.
How about us? Do we think life will be nicer and have less challenges when we follow Christ? We will be wrong. Following Christ means putting ourselves at the back. JOY. Jesus first, Yourself last and Others in between.
Jesus promised us challenges and suffering when we follow Him. Are we ready to follow Him? Have hope and faith. In this season of Lent we remember that He suffered and died. But on the third day He rose from the dead and was victorious.
We will suffer but in the end, we will be victorious with Jesus.
Ready to follow Him? Let’s walk this walk together.
We find it difficult? We sang the response song God will make a way, to remind us who we should depend on in this life.
I was given opportunity to minister to the BLC family via the message from Mark 9: 2-9 on Transfiguration Sunday.
From the passage, we did not go into the mystery of the transfiguration but focused on what Peter tried to do and what God said to Peter and John and James.
Peter tried to do stuff for Jesus, but God told them to listen to Jesus, His Son, His beloved.
The learning from this scripture for me is to slow down trying to do things for God, but to obey Him first, which is the command to listen to Jesus. How often have we tried to take things in our own hands, to control our lives, before we take a breath, slow down and listen to what Jesus has to say to us first?
Glad to be able to share from Mark 1: 21-28.
Today we learnt that Jesus is the person to follow and obey and rely on for He is the Subject Matter Expert of our faith. He not only teaches with authority but acts with the power that accompanies that authority.
For us today we can live our lives and faith with confidence in the one we worship as He is the one we worship and it is His Kingdom we are citizens of.
So whatever we do, when we study the Word, when we pray, when we serve, we do it with utmost confidence in Him who sits on the throne.
Come n See Jesus is calling you today 140124 Bangsar LC.pptxJohn Cheah, CAMS
Today at BLC, was given the opportunity to share from John 1: 43-51. This was when Jesus called Philip, he followed. Then Philip called Nathaniel and persuaded him to Come and See Jesus. Nathaniel had doubts but was amazed when Jesus spoke to him. Jesus then promised him even more amazing things in life when following Jesus.
Some thoughts to go home with include:
1. Did we had a direct encounter with Jesus like Philip? Or through someone like Nathaniel? Think back and recall our own experiences
2. Whichever it was, take the opportunity today to be like Philip and Nathaniel. Share our lives with others, and invite them to Come and See.
3. Can we do this consistently? Only by the grace of God.
Accepted by the King 070124 Damansara Utama LC.pptxJohn Cheah, CAMS
Entitled Accepted by the King, we looked at Mark 1:4-11. We learnt from John the Baptist that:
1. We are to prepare the way for the Lord;
2. We make a difference and point to Jesus;
3. We play our roles
We also learnt that even as God acknowledged Jesus, we too know our identities as citizens of Kingdom of God, whom can play our roles as witnesses well as we are assured by the King.
As we start the year off, we do our parts as a family:
1. Pointing to Christ
2. Be part of Christ’s family
3. Be filled with the Spirit
4. Remember our baptisms
5. Continue to know the Lord
6. Play various roles
Sharing Christ to the world 171223 Holy Light LC.pptxJohn Cheah, CAMS
Being the 3rd Sunday of Advent, it was the week of Joy and as last week, we read about John the Baptist (John 1:6-8, 19-38). As he answered his questioners that he was not the Messiah, but was preparing the way for Him, John reminds us today:
1. Remember who we are and who we are not;
2. To share our testimonies as part of our preparing the way of the Lord;
3. Evangelising if done the John way, is done during corporate worship, practised again and again, sharing our stories, to inspire one another
We share by telling:
1. What God has done for me (My Story);
2. What God has done for us (Our Church community’s story); and
3. What is God doing for the world today (Current Story)
Preparing the way by pointing 101223 Bangsar LC.pptxJohn Cheah, CAMS
This 2nd week in Advent, I shared from the book of Mark 1:1-8. During this time when Christ followers around the world know that we need to emulate John the Baptist to be a prepared of the way for the coming of Christ, what shall we do?
In a nutshell, my suggestion based on the passage was to:
1. Be a difference in the world;
2. Make a difference where we are;
3. Be a positive change;
4. Point to Jesus as the source of that hope, peace, joy and love that we bring to the world
Then for it to be meaningful pointing, we pray that Jesus is the majesty in our lives, that He is such a big meaning and impact in our lives such that when we point to Jesus, it is evident who we are pointing to.
God bless us all!
Obey in faith as we wait for the Lord 191123 Holy Light LC.pptxJohn Cheah, CAMS
Sharing from Matt 25:14-30, we looked at the Parable of the Talents. As an example of how the Kingdom of God works, we parallel it like the world today. Where bosses and teachers naturally reward those that see the same vision as them and raise who works hard for them. They then punish those that do not sing the same song.
Similarly, the Kingdom of God works like that process:
1. As Jesus’ disciples, we need to seek the pleasure of the Lord,
2. Utilise the talents or gifts given to us for His purpose,
3. Follow the Lord’s values and purpose;
For the warning is clear: those that do not live as the Kingdom of God requires, will not enjoy the presence of the Lord, and disqualifies himself from the super abundance and buried himself from the joy of the Lord!
Are we following Jesus today?
Preparing for the coming of the Groom 121123 Bangsar LC.pptxJohn Cheah, CAMS
Matthew 25:1-13 on the Parable of the 10 Virgins.
In this time and age when we are told in Matt 24 to keep alert and keep watch for the Lord returning, the question I ask myself is not am I asleep or awake, but am I prepared?
The 5 foolish virgins were so not because they did not anticipate the coming groom or that they fell asleep, it was them not preparing an extra flask of oil when they had to wait a longer time that anticipated.
How about us Christ followers today? When we first followed Him, we were on fire, passionate, ever ready to serve. We were preparing and were prepared. But as time passed, are we getting tired? Distracted? Have we stopped preparing and started focusing on having what we want in life?
Don’t get me wrong, doing what we need to do in life for a good quality of life in itself is not wrong, but be wary lest we get distracted from preparing for the Lord’s kingdom come.
How do we stay in preparation? Live in anticipation of his coming. Do good in the world. But beyond that: share the Gospel, and make disciples of all nations…. How do we make disciples? That is for another message. Til then, God bless you all.
Should we pay taxes to the emperor 221023 Holy Light LC.pptxJohn Cheah, CAMS
We dont see the need to give to those that dont deserve it. Regardless, authorities over us have a purpose. As best as possible, give to them what are theirs, be it respect, obedience, effort, time, etc: eg parents, employers, governments.... but remember all belongs to God, so always put God in the foremost of our thoughts and actions... what does God want in any scenario?
Jesus questions the authority of the chief priests and elders when they question his authority. He tells a parable about two sons, one who says he will work but does not, and one who refuses but later helps. This parable illustrates that those who do God's will, like tax collectors and prostitutes who believe John the Baptist, have more authority than those like the elders who only talk but do not act on their faith. The message is that we should search our hearts to see if we are talkers who only say we follow God's will but do not act, or walkers who at first seemed unlikely but are advancing God's kingdom through their deeds.
Community Restoration The Jesus Way 100923 Bangsar LC.pptxJohn Cheah, CAMS
Today was Youth Sunday as I shared from Matthew 18:15-20 at BLC. Today we are reminded from the reading just before this that we are to be like children, trusting in the Lord and His message. Also we are reminded that Jesus puts those that are least and most vulnerable as priorities in His Kingdom.
The main points from our reading today:
1. We live as a community to be an example of God’s Kingdom
2. We have issues, and we must resolve them following Jesus’ way
3. We strive as a family to resolve relationship issues for the restoration of the community
4. How the church functions speak as a testimony on how the Kingdom of God should be
So, strive to serve and act as a example as a community of believers, not as individual superheroes.
Service in the Body of Christ 270823 Holy Light LC.pptxJohn Cheah, CAMS
Shared from Romans 12:1-8. Reminded myself and congregation the following:
1. It is God’s mercy which was the first step, worship is our response;
2. We need to allow God to transform our minds to see His perspective, or else we will be following the ways of the world ;
3. Be careful of pride, lest it makes us forget we are the followers of Christ and not the other way;
4. When we serve, we do it together as one body;
5. We also serve according to the measure given to us, there is no need to compare with others
Rest Trust n Recharge in the Lord 130823 Bangsar LC.pptxJohn Cheah, CAMS
This morning in BLC, I got to share from Matthew 14:22-33 under the title: Rest, Trust and Recharge in the Lord!
Main point was that when we get tired striving, we try many of our own ways to rest and recharge, but they are all inadequate without the presence of Jesus.
So we just need to remember that as followers of Christ we get true rest from Jesus’ presence, and we learn also from Jesus’ example to recharge in the midst of ministry.
taittreya upanishad - tradition of yoga and Upanishads, this concept of panch...Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham
In his search towards reality or the unchanging fundamental unit of this universe, a scientist started with the external gross world of solid matter which is simple and easy to see, divide, and do experiments with.
This search led him through steps of understanding of this entire world of matter starting from elements, molecules, atoms, protons, neutrons and electrons;
He further understood that it is all packets of energy.
The atoms conglomerate together to form various chemicals; our body is therefore a permutation and combination of various chemicals. (Packets of energy in various configurations) When they join together they form molecules, cells, tissues organs, etc.
These follow certain well defined laws of nature and are controlled by nervous (electrical) and chemical (hormones) mechanisms to bring about movement and action in each and every cell.
Thus annamaya kosha is the physical frame which the grossest of the five Koshas.
5.3. Mandukya Upanishad
The Mandukya Upanishad (the four states of consciousness)
The Mandukya Upanishad belongs to the Atharvaveda. Although it contains only 12 verses.
This Upanishad became the basis for the emergence of the Advaita Vedanta or the philosophy of monism, according to which Brahman alone is the truth and the rest is an illusion.
The Upanishad deals with the symbolic significance of the sacred syllable Aum and its correlation with the four states of consciousness, namely the wakeful consciousness, dream state, the state of deep sleep or dreamless sleep and the state of transcendental consciousness in which all divisions and duality disappears and the self alone exists in its pure state, all by itself.
1. Wakefulness—Jagrat (Vaisvanara is the first stage - A) Consciousness
In this state, atman (the Supreme Self) is mainly mis-identified with annamaya kosha (the “sheath composed of food”—the physical body).
Thus, the jiva (soul) travels in objectivity and becomes an object itself, mostly ignoring its subjective consciousness.
PHASE-IV
The very deep experience of silence helps to expand from the 3 - dimensional awareness of the body to all pervasive awareness. The bed of silence becomes deeper and more expansive - an ocean of silence with waves on it merge into complete silence called Ajapa state of the mind. This silence is the source of Creativity, Power, Knowledge and Bliss.
PHASE V
From this deep ocean of silence in the heart region, let one OM emerge as an audible sound which diffuses into the entire body and the space all around. Enjoy the beautiful vibrations.
Blink the eyes slowly, gently open the eyes and come out of meditation.
Lição 12: João 15 a 17 – O Espírito Santo e a Oração Sacerdotal | 2° Trimestr...OmarBarrezueta1
Esta lição é uma oportunidade para discutirmos um assunto multo mal interpretado no contexto cristão, que é o fato de algumas pessoas pensarem que o conhecer Jesus é ter a nossa vida mudada em todas as áreas, como se Deus tivesse o dever de transportar-nos deste mundo para um outro mundo onde muitas coisas maravilhosas que desejamos seriam reais. No entanto, a nossa fé não nos tira do mundo após nos convertermos; ao invés disso, permanecemos vivendo sob as mesmas circunstâncias. O propósito de Deus não é nos tirar do mundo, mas nos livrar das ações do maligno (Jo 17.15), Sendo assim, a vida eterna não significa estar fora da realidade deste mundo, mas conhecer o único Deus verdadeiro (Jo 17.3).
Tales of This and Another Life - Chapters.pdfMashaL38
This book is one of the best of the translated ones, for it has a warning character for all those who find themselves in the experience of material life. Irmão X provides a shrewd way of describing the subtleties and weaknesses that can jeopardize our intentions, making us more attentive and vigilant by providing us with his wise pages, reminding us between the lines of the Master's words: "Pray and watch."
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Astronism, Cosmism and Cosmodeism: the space religions espousing the doctrine...Cometan
This lecture created by Brandon Taylorian (aka Cometan) specially for the CESNUR Conference held Bordeaux in June 2024 provides a brief introduction to the legacy of religious and philosophical thought that Astronism emerges from, namely the discourse on transcension started assuredly by the Cosmists in Russia in the mid-to-late nineteenth century and then carried on and developed by Mordecai Nessyahu in Cosmodeism in the twentieth century. Cometan also then provides some detail on his story in founding Astronism in the early twenty-first century from 2013 along with details on the central Astronist doctrine of transcension. Finally, the lecture concludes with some contributions made by space religions and space philosophy and their influences on various cultural facets in art, literature and film.
Lesson 12 - The Blessed Hope: The Mark of the Christian.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 12 - The Blessed Hope: The Mark of the Christian
SBS – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
5. John 1: 29 - 42 (summary)
• The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and
declared, "Here is the Lamb of God who takes away
the sin of the world!
This is he of whom I said, 'After me comes a man
who ranks ahead of me because he was before me.'
I myself did not know him; but I came baptizing with
water for this reason, that he might be revealed to
Israel."
And John testified, "I saw the Spirit descending from
heaven like a dove, and it remained on him.
I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me
to baptize with water said to me, 'He on whom you
see the Spirit descend and remain is the one who
baptizes with the Holy Spirit.'
And I myself have seen and have testified that this is
the Son of God."
6.
7. John 1: 29 - 42 (summary)
• When Jesus turned and saw them following, he
said to them, "What are you looking for?" They said
to him, "Rabbi" (which translated means Teacher),
"where are you staying?"
He said to them, "Come and see." They came and
saw where he was staying, and they remained with
him that day. It was about four o'clock in the
afternoon.
One of the two who heard John speak and followed
him was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.
He first found his brother Simon and said to him,
"We have found the Messiah" (which is translated
Anointed).
He brought Simon to Jesus, who looked at him and
said, "You are Simon son of John. You are to be
called Cephas" (which is translated Peter).
9. Key points…
Part 1: Listening for the
Christ
Behold the Lamb of God!
Part 2: Deciding for yourself!
They heard and followed
Jesus….
Part 3: Discipleship and Evangelism
Following the call: Come and See!
Sharing the faith: We have found the Messiah!
10. Our Message?
As the year begins, reflect, what
has God called us to do?
What plan does he have for you in
the coming year?
Are we going to obey?