1. Those who have been set free by Jesus are devoted to Him (Luke 8:1-3; John 19:25; John 20:1). 2. You can know with certainty that Jesus rose from the dead, and you can know Him personally (John 20:11-17). Evidence: 1) the empty tomb 2) Jesus’ appearances 3) the Jewish priests who became disciples of…

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…

Colossians 1:9-12 Guest speaker Jonathan Propes, church partner with Lifeway Christian Resources, preaching.

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).…

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).

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…

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).

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).

Missionary Margaret Stringer shares her testimony.

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).