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John 6:22-71 – The Bread of Life
IntroJesus has just performed several miracles that demonstrate his power, authority, and love.He did things that defy what we like to think of as “the laws of nature” because he is Almighty God, the Creator of the universe and can do as he wills.These miracles provided for the needs of those who were following him…
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John 6:16-21 – A Stroll on the Sea
Intro/ReviewIn last week’s passage (6:1-15) Jesus fed 5,000 men plus women and children with 5 small loaves of bread and 2 fish.In that miracle we see not only Jesus’ divine power, but also his compassionate care and provision for people in need.Sadly, most of the people decided that this meant Jesus had come to give…
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John 6:1-15 – Five Loaves & Two Fish
IntroIn today’s passage we will look at one of Jesus’ best-known miracles. In fact, it’s the one miracle that is recorded in detail in all four of the GospelsCf. Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17 (I will include a few details from these accounts this morning without necessarily giving you the exact reference).As we saw…
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The Bread Of Life
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A Stroll on the Sea (John 6:16-21)
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5 Loaves and 2 Fish
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Jesus’ Witnesess
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1 Peter 5 – Firm in Your Faith
Intro/Review (1-7) Humility (1-4) Peter addresses the church leadership first (5-7) Now Peter turns to instructing everyone in the church, not just the leaders (8-14) Steadfastness (8-11) Resist the devil (12-14) Stand with your brothers & sisters Applications:
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1 Peter 4:12-19 – Fiery Trials
Intro/Review (12-16) Suffering & Blessing (12) Suffering should not come as a surprise to the Christian (13-14) Mistreatment for Christ’s sake is a cause for rejoicing as it shows God’s favor (15) Peter warns against bringing suffering on yourself by sinful, foolish behavior (16) If we do genuinely suffer for living in steadfast obedience, there…
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1 Peter 4:7-11 – The End Is Near
Intro (7) Be Self-Controlled (8-9) Love One Another (8) Being led by the Spirit is also about demonstrating the fruit he produces, and the greatest of these is love (9) Love includes willingly using our resources to help our brothers and sisters (10-11) Use Your Gifts Applications: how to live in light of “the end…