Introduction: If you know that you have already won the game, you can play more confidently and take more risks while living in peace. Michael Jordan predicted to his new coach, Doug Collins, that he would win his first coached game. Only Michael could make that promise and deliver. Jesus Christ has promised us PEACE...
Introduction: Are you following Jesus? Are you listening to what He is saying? Are you responding to His requests? Are you working with Jesus to accomplish His mission in your life? Are you following Jesus and fulfilling His destiny for you? Listen to Jesus – Luke 5:1 Beginning a journey with Jesus starts with listening...
Introduction: If you could erase all the misconceptions of what following Jesus really means and start with just the simple Gospel story, I believe you would find that the Gospel of Jesus is not a game of do’s and don’ts. It is a relationship of “Following Jesus!” Relationship Language of the Gospels · Father and...
Introduction: The question this week is: Where do you need the courage to change something God is calling you to change? Change takes courage. Saying yes to God takes courage. Trusting God always takes courage to change. 1. Do Not Be Afraid · Encounters with the angels in the Christmas Story always involve fear. In...
Back to School series – “A Foundation Built on God” Message given by Rob Allen, 4th Grade Teacher at Yorkville Intermediate School
Introduction: In the Gospel of John, we find that people who were religious came to Jesus and that Jesus went to people who were outcasts. Jesus went to help where others wouldn’t go. Jesus asks the probing question to a paralytic in today’s talk, “Do you want to be well?” I ask you today, “Do...
