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Jesus Solves 8 Different Problems For 8 Different People In 8 Different Ways
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 4, 2023 (message contributor)
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1. The Unique Jesus - Introduction
Contributed on Dec 4, 2023
No matter who you are in life, and what your condition, Jesus can help you, save you, and use you.
A. THE UNIQUE JESUS 1. He was fully God and fully man at the same time. “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16). “Jesus … asleep” (Mark 4:38). 2. He knew a person’s problem before being told. “Jesus …knew all men, He needed not that anyone would tell him, because He ...read more
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2. The Woman At The Well Lesson 1
Contributed on Dec 4, 2023
Know your giftedness.
A. INTRODUCTION This series is not about ordaining women or women pastors, but about ministry that is given to everyone; that includes women. Most evangelicals recognize the nine serving gifts that are given to believers. This series will feature nine women who best characterize these nine ...read more
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3. Man Born Blind Lesson 2
Contributed on Dec 4, 2023
Healing of a blind man.
A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 9 1. Where did the action take place? Temple entrance. “As Jesus passed by” (9:1). a. Blind could not enter Temple. b. Normally begged. 2. What was the background? Crisis. “They (the Jews) took up stones to cast at him” (8:59). Aorist active subjunctive, i.e., some ...read more
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4. The Woman With The Issue Of Blood Lesson 3
Contributed on Dec 4, 2023
After your life falls apart, you can be changed by an encounter with Christ.
A. WHY DID SHE TOUCH JESUS: MARK 5:24-35? 1. She did not want Jesus to touch her. She thought Jesus might become unclean if He healed her with a touch. “Whoever touches her shall be unclean” (Leviticus 15:19). 2. She wanted contact. She did not want to touch Jesus, just His clothes. “… anything ...read more
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5. Man With Inability To Walk Lesson 4
Contributed on Dec 4, 2023
A miracle is the interruption of the laws of nature for the divine.
A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 5:1-18 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up to Jerusalem” (John 5:1). 2. This miracle happened on a Sabbath. “On the same day was the Sabbath” (5:9). 3. This crippled man was with many other sick people. Commentaries say ...read more
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6. The Rich Young Ruler Lesson 5
Contributed on Dec 4, 2023
None of us are perfect workers, praise God for using imperfect people.
A. THE RICH YOUNG RULER: LUKE 18:18-23 1. He came to the right person. “There came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, ‘Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?’” (Mark 10:17). 2. He came with a right attitude. “Good Master” (v. 17). 3. He had the right ...read more
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7. Healing The Nobleman's Son Lesson 6
Contributed on Dec 4, 2023
First ministry to Gentiles.
A. BACKGROUND: JOHN 4:46-54 1. Springtime. Jesus is returning from Jerusalem and the Passover (2:13). 2. Did miracles in Jerusalem. “When He (Jesus) was in Jerusalem at the Passover . . . they saw the miracles which He did” (2:23). 3. Ministry to the woman at the well. “The woman then left her ...read more
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8. A Woman With Adultery Addiction Lesson 7
Contributed on Dec 4, 2023
Those who compromise with sin put themselves in a compromising situation.
A. INTRODUCTION: THE WOMAN 1. “Early the next morning” (John 8:2): a. Day after Sabbath. b. Before sun rise. c. Jesus is the light (v. 12). 2. Pharisees (v. 3). a. If obedient – stone her. b. Setting a trap. If said, stone her – not a friend of sinners If said, release her – violated ...read more
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9. Nicodemus' Religious Blindness Lesson 8
Contributed on Dec 6, 2023
Why must a person be born again?
A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 3:1-8 1. Positive things about Nicodemus: a. Sanhedrin, “ruler of the Jews” (3:1). b. Defended Jesus. “Does our law judge any man before it hears him” (John 7:51). c. Secret believer. “Joseph of Arimathaea … disciple of Jesus but secretly … also Nicodemus” ...read more