WHEN JESUS WENT LOOKING FOR A FIGHT (5)
by Scott Maze
Scripture: John 5:1-18
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Title: When Jesus Went Looking for a Fight (5)
Series: This Is My First Rodeo
Author: Scott Maze
Text: John 5:1-18
Happy Father's Day to you.
When I consider the privilege of my three children, the words of pastor John Drakeford toward his children are salient. "To [my children] have put gray hairs in my head, bills in my pocket, illustrations in my sermons, happiness in my home, and pride in my heart." Be generous with dads on Father's Day: tell your dad you are going to take him to Chick-fil-A directly after church today on a Sunday and tell him to order anything he wants.
Dads, we need you in our lives, and we thank God for your faithfulness. I hope you have a great time celebrating.
Invitation
At the conclusion of today's message, you will be invited to respond to Jesus' offer of a clean, fresh start. You can respond by going to the Encourager's Room, a virtual room, or the altar.
Sermon
What if I told you about a man who was an invalid for thirty-eight years and was instantly healed?A man who was depressed could now do for himself. A man could walk for himself and leave the embarrassment of not caring for himself. And a man who was on welfare could work again? What if I told you that this man was gloriously healed, but the bigger controversy was that many people felt he was healed on the wrong day? Would such a thing shock you?
You might call this, "When a Miracle Makes You Mad." Instead of celebrating and leaping, the miracle Jesus performs leaves people silent and fuming.
If you have a Bible, find John 5 with me. We turn a corner in the gospel of John, where Jesus' ministry is more well-known.
In the first few chapters, people would not have recognized His name. Now, His ministry and name are more readily recognized. While Jesus' fame increases so does His opposition.
Today's Scripture
"After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep ...
Series: This Is My First Rodeo
Author: Scott Maze
Text: John 5:1-18
Happy Father's Day to you.
When I consider the privilege of my three children, the words of pastor John Drakeford toward his children are salient. "To [my children] have put gray hairs in my head, bills in my pocket, illustrations in my sermons, happiness in my home, and pride in my heart." Be generous with dads on Father's Day: tell your dad you are going to take him to Chick-fil-A directly after church today on a Sunday and tell him to order anything he wants.
Dads, we need you in our lives, and we thank God for your faithfulness. I hope you have a great time celebrating.
Invitation
At the conclusion of today's message, you will be invited to respond to Jesus' offer of a clean, fresh start. You can respond by going to the Encourager's Room, a virtual room, or the altar.
Sermon
What if I told you about a man who was an invalid for thirty-eight years and was instantly healed?A man who was depressed could now do for himself. A man could walk for himself and leave the embarrassment of not caring for himself. And a man who was on welfare could work again? What if I told you that this man was gloriously healed, but the bigger controversy was that many people felt he was healed on the wrong day? Would such a thing shock you?
You might call this, "When a Miracle Makes You Mad." Instead of celebrating and leaping, the miracle Jesus performs leaves people silent and fuming.
If you have a Bible, find John 5 with me. We turn a corner in the gospel of John, where Jesus' ministry is more well-known.
In the first few chapters, people would not have recognized His name. Now, His ministry and name are more readily recognized. While Jesus' fame increases so does His opposition.
Today's Scripture
"After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep ...
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