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So, You Think You Know Jesus?
Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 18, 2009 (message contributor)
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1. Jesus: The Living Word
Contributed on May 18, 2009
This message examines the implications of Jesus’ incarnation.
Each of the Gospel writers chooses a different starting point from which they begin their account of Jesus’ life. John reaches beyond the boundaries of time and into eternity before the world ever existed. John starts his Gospel much like Moses started the book of Genesis, “in the beginning.” Wait ...read more
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2. Jesus: Unlimited Power In A Limited Space
Contributed on May 18, 2009
This message examines Jesus’ through the eyes of Mary.
Would you for a few moments consider one of the greatest mysteries of the incarnation? How could the unlimited power of the God who created the universe be packed into the limitations of a human body? To complicate things a little more, “How could that unlimited power be packed inside a human ...read more
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3. Jesus: A Baptism That Was More Than An Example
Contributed on May 18, 2009
This message examines Jesus’ Baptism and what it means to us.
It had to be quite a sight, a man in a camel hair coat standing dripping wet in the middle of the Jordan River. More than that can you imagine the smell; dry camel hair does not smell the best, can you imagine the smell of wet camel hair? Besides dressing funny and smelling bad his behavior was ...read more
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4. Jesus: Tempted In Every Way Just Like Us
Contributed on Jun 1, 2009
This message examines the significance of Jesus’ temptations.
Contrary to the message of many popular television preachers, the Bible does not promise health and prosperity. What we are promised is that we are engaged in a spiritual battle. Perhaps it would be better stated this way; we are involved in an all out war. Satan our archenemy is actively involved ...read more
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5. Jesus: The Life Of The Party
Contributed on Jun 1, 2009
This message looks at Jesus’ life and how ministered through social engagements.
Our text opens with Jesus and His disciples receiving an invitation to attend a wedding celebration in Cana of Galilee. This event often leaves us scratching our heads. We picture Jesus as being a man on a mission, focused and always serious. We have a very difficult time picturing Him having fun ...read more
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6. Jesus Said It: You Must Be Born Again
Contributed on Jun 15, 2009
This message examines the meeting between Jesus and Nicodemus.
What does it mean to be a disciple? Wait a second; let me be a little bolder with my question. Are you a follower of Jesus? I believe that the majority of us would answer that question in a way that affirms that we do indeed follow Jesus. But I still have to ask; are you really a disciple? Is there ...read more
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7. Jesus: The Water Of Life
Contributed on Jun 15, 2009
This message examines the meeting between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well.
Have you ever experienced those moments when you feel all alone? To make matters worse, it seems as though that there is no one in your corner. When someone finally notices you with a passing glance, it seems as though it was more of a judgmental stare than a simple glance. In that moment you just ...read more
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8. Jesus: Back Home In Nazareth
Contributed on Jun 29, 2009
This message examines Jesus’ experience when He returned to is hometown of Nazareth.
There is something unique about visiting your hometown after being gone for a while. As you drive through and visit those familiar places from your childhood you experience a flood of different emotions. I have to tell you from experience that it is very strange. You experience a very strange ...read more
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9. Jesus: The Original Angler
Contributed on Jun 29, 2009
This message examines the impact and implications of the miraculous catch of fish.
As the sun rises on the Sea of Galilee there are four very frustrated fishermen with no fish stories to tell, cleaning and repairing their nets. Wait a minute those four guys look really familiar, well they should, it’s Peter, Andrew, James and John. These men have spent the last year travelling ...read more
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10. Jesus: The Author Of The Ultimate Paradigm Shift
Contributed on Jul 21, 2009
This message examines how Jesus’ teaching and treatment of people was so different from the cultural norms.
Listen to this word and think about certain adjectives that come to mind, politician. Generally words such as: crooked, dishonest, corrupt and selfish come to mind. Our experiences have stamped politicians with a social stigma that simply causes us to believe that politicians cannot be trusted. In ...read more
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11. Jesus: Authority Over The Sabbath
Contributed on Jul 21, 2009
This message examines the implications of Jesus’ confrontation with the Pharisees over the Sabbath.
casual reader of the Bible can find evidence to prove just about any point they want to make within the pages of Scripture. It is in these types of readings that many of the idols or golden calves that are found in the modern church are born. Wait a minute…there are not any idols in the modern ...read more
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12. Jesus: The Rock Of Ages
Contributed on Aug 10, 2009
This message looks at the implications of Peter’s confession in Matthew 16.
There are times when asking certain questions seem to heighten the drama of the moment. “Do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife?” “Do you swear to tell the truth…?” “Where were you on the night of…?” Questions such as these have the ability to cut through all the surface stuff and ...read more