What Jesus Prays for Us
What Jesus Prays for Us
In His High Priestly Prayer, Jesus intercedes for us, emphasizing the importance of praying in alignment with His will, as He desires for us to receive His words, remain united, and experience His joy and love .
Hated But Helped
While followers of Jesus will face hatred and persecution from the world because they are no longer of it, they can find hope in the promise of the Holy Spirit, who empowers them to bear witness to Christ even in the darkest places.
Unseen Visibility
This sermon delves into the profound significance of the Feast of Booths, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles, and its connection to Jesus’ declaration in John 7.
Living Water for Thirsty Souls
Jesus offers living water to quench the deepest thirst of our souls, inviting us into a life of worship and fellowship with God.
Under New Management
JOhn 3.1-21 Jesus confronted Nicodemus, a good and religious man, with this life changing truth: unless one is born again, born from above, born of the Spirit, he cannot see or enter the kingdom of God. This spiritual truth and hope continues to challenge and invite us today. Eternal life is given to all who […]
Why is Jesus Called “The Word”?
John 1.1-18 John’s choice to call Jesus the “Word” is profound. It captures the essence of Jesus’ identity and mission, reflecting the eternal triune God’s creative, revealing, and delivering nature. This understanding challenges us to see Jesus not only as the Word in the past and future but also in our present lives. Jesus continues […]
What is Truth?
John 18.33-38 What is truth? This question has been echoing throughout humanity for the last 2500 years. Jesus claims to not only know the truth and to be witness to the truth but to be the truth. What does it mean to call Jesus “the Truth” and why is it so important for us today? […]
Abiding and Fruit Bearing
john 15.1-17 In the last of the “I AM” statements of Jesus recorded in the gospel of John, Jesus declares Himself to be the “true vine.” Those who abide in Him will bear fruit, glorify the Father, and prove to be disciples of Jesus. The fruit that Jesus describes is obedience to His commands, loving […]
Why Should Our Hearts Not Be Troubled?
John 14.1-18 John 14 is usually thought of as a “funeral text,” a word of hope for those grieving the loss of a loved one. But Jesus is really speaking to a group of “troubled souls.” Jesus went to prepare a place for us, both to the cross and to the right hand of the […]
The Eternal Son of God
The following sermon was preached at the First Baptist Church of Benbrook on June 9, 2024.