Posts by HVBC (Page 30)

Jesus, Our Passover Lamb

Matthew 26 1. The crucifixion of Jesus was the eternal plan of God to provide for our salvation (Matthew 26:1-2). 2. God overrules the wicked efforts of people and accomplishes His purpose (Matthew 26:14-16, 20-25). 3. Jesus is our Passover Lamb, sacrificed on the cross for us. His death makes it possible for all those…

Does Jesus Care?

From the series: “Life-Changing Encounters with the Savior” Mark 4:35-41 1. The presence of Jesus does not guarantee a life free of difficulty (Mark 4:35-37). 2. Jesus cares about you in every situation, including life’s fiercest storms (Mark 4:38-39). 3. The Lord uses storms to teach us and increase our faith in Him (Mark 4:40).…

Trust Jesus, Receive Salvation; Reject Jesus, Experience Condemnation

From the series: “Life-Changing Encounters with the Savior” John 3:17-18 1. Jesus came to bring salvation, not condemnation (John 3:17). 2. All those who put their personal faith in Jesus receive salvation, not condemnation (John 3:18). 3. Condemnation, not salvation, is experienced by all those who do not put their faith in Jesus (John 3:18).

For God So Loved the World

From the series: “Life-Changing Encounters with the Savior” John 3:16 1. God’s great love extends to all people: “For God so loved the world.” 2. God’s great love is active: “that He gave.” 3. God’s great love is sacrificial: “His only begotten Son.” 4. God’s great love offers salvation: “that whoever believes in Him should…

Look…and Live!

From the series: “Life-Changing Encounters with the Savior” John 3:14-15 1. Jesus’ death on the cross makes it possible for us to be born again (John 3:14). 2. Whoever puts their faith in Jesus receives eternal life (John 3:15).

You Must Be Born Again

From the series: “Life-Changing Encounters with the Savior” John 3:1-8 1. Being religious is not the way to be part of the kingdom of God; you must be born again (John 3:1-3). 2. The work of the Holy Spirit results in a person being born again; it cannot be accomplished by human effort (John 3:4-8).

Leave It All, and Find Everything

From the series: “Life-Changing Encounters with the Savior” Luke 5:1-11 1. The importance of obeying the Lord (Luke 5:1-8). 2. Jesus calls ordinary people to follow Him and serve Him (Luke 5:9-10). 3. Be willing to immediately leave whatever you have to in order to do what Jesus wants you to do (Luke 5:9-11).

Guilty of Many Sins, But Completely Forgiven

From the series: “Life-Changing Encounters with the Savior” Luke 7:36-50 1. Jesus receives people who have committed many sins (Luke 7:36-39). 2. People who have been forgiven by Jesus of many sins should love Jesus much (Luke 7:40-48). 3. Faith in Jesus brings salvation, including complete forgiveness of all sins (Luke 7:49-50).