“I AM…” – How Jesus Meets Our Deepest Needs 4. The Good Shepherd John 10: 11 - 30 This week we’re going to see Jesus as the “Good Shepherd” and I’m going to open with a story. Several years ago in Palestine, a tour bus rode through Israel’s countryside. The tour guide explained the scenery, the history, and the lifestyle. In his description, he included a portrayal of the ancient shepherd/sheep relationship. He told how the shepherd builds a relationship with his sheep—how he

Galatians – A Call to Freedom 4. Uncovering our Hypocrisy Key Text: 2:11-14 Galatians 2:1-14New International Version (NIV) Paul Opposes Cephas 11 When Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. 12 For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself from the Gentiles because he was afraid of those who belonged to the circumcision group. 13 The other

Galatians – A Call to Freedom – 3.No Longer Slaves Key Text: (2:1-10) Please turn with me to Galatians 2:1-10 Galatians 2:1-10New International Version (NIV) Paul Accepted by the Apostles 2 Then after fourteen years, I went up again to Jerusalem, this time with Barnabas. I took Titus along also. 2 I went in response to a revelation and, meeting privately with those esteemed as leaders, I presented to them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. I wanted to be sure I

“I AM…” – How Jesus Meets Our Deepest Needs 3. The Door John 10: 1 - 10 Doors are some of the most common things in the world, present in some form in all societies and cultures. Don’t you love how Jesus takes what is common in order teach us profound truth about His worth and His work? We’ve already seen that He takes ordinary bread and declares Himself to be the extraordinary Bread of Life. We learned that the qualities of light reflect the kind of Saviour He is when He sai

12 Feb Galatians – A Call to Freedom 2. Called by God Key Text: Gal 1:10-24 Our test tonight is Galatians 1:10-24 Galatians 1:10-24 (ESV) 10 For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant[a] of Christ. Paul Called by God 11 For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man's gospel.[b] 12 For I did not receive it from any man, nor was

“I AM…” – How Jesus Meets Our Deepest Needs 2. The Light of the World John 8: 12 - 32 This little nightlight is not very bright but it gives just enough light to dispel the darkness in the middle of the night. On the other extreme, some spotlights claim to be one million times brighter than a single candle. Their light is so bright that they come with a warning to not look directly into the beam. As we continue in our sermon series, we’re focusing on the 2nd “I Am” statement

“I AM…” – How Jesus Meets Our Deepest Needs 1. The Bread of Life John 6: 35 - 71 I’d like you to think about food right now. For some of us, that’s not all that difficult. Have you noticed that even when you eat your favourite food, you still get hungry again in a few hours? Some of us have been on a search for something that will satisfy and we’ve come up short. A few of us have tried partying, relationships, buying things, or supporting our favourite sports teams! In the lo

5th Feb Galatians: A Call To Freedom- No Other Gospel Key text: Gal 1:1-12 Let’s read together the passage we are focusing on tonight. Greeting 1 Paul, an apostle—not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead— 2 and all the brothers[a] who are with me, To the churches of Galatia: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present