Jesus and Nathanael – The God Who Sees Us - John 1:45-51

Grace Bible Church

Media App

Jesus and Nathanael – The God Who Sees Us - John 1:45-51

June 23, 2024 • Denis Garijo • John 1:45–51

Give

“Nathanael said to him, “How do you know me?” Jesus answered him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.”

This Sunday, we have the privilege to “Come and See” Jesus's first conversation in the Book of John - Jesus talking with Nathanael, one of his disciples.

This conversation transformed Nathanael from a spiritually blind man seeking the truth to a follower who found the Messiah and would see great things. Sunday, we will have an opportunity to learn from this conversation and how to apply what Jesus taught in our lives.

“By these words our Lord meant that his perceptions would become more vivid. Believest thou? Thou shalt see. If we demand to see first we shall never believe; but if we are willing to believe we shall by-and-by see.” Charles Spurgeon

Your prayers are deeply appreciated, and I look forward to seeing you there.

Denis Garijo

More from Grace Bible Church Columbia, MO Podcast

Jesus and the Adulteress Woman - The Prodigal Daughter - John 8:1-11

July 14, 2024 • Mike Burt • John 8:1–11

She was caught in the act of adultery, dragged by force into the Temple courts, humiliated by her sin, separated from anyone who might protect her, judged and sentenced to death without trial by self-righteous religious leaders, and placed before the King of Kings who is pure and holy. This is how the apostle John describes the scene of one of the best known and emotional accounts of Scripture. This story reads like modern soap opera with immoral activities in which the rich seem to escape while the less fortunate are punished (remember she was caught in the act, but only the woman was brought to judgment – where is the guy?) The key to this incredible story is what happens when a sinner is placed at the feet of Jesus. This is the place where every person who calls themselves a follower of Christ has been and needs to go more often. It is also the only place every person can go to experience the incredible promises of forgiveness and eternal life. Join me Sunday as we stand off to the side and witness through Scripture the humiliation of the proud and the restoration of the humiliated! Only Jesus could do that! For her and for us. Pastor Mike

Jesus and the Samaritan Woman - Exceptional Jesus - John 4:7-29

July 7, 2024 • Mike Burt • John 4:7–29

Sunday in our combined service I will be looking at the conversation Jesus has with the woman at the well in Samaria. Jesus was so compassionate and merciful – what a great example of evangelism! I am in Africa right now and Matt and I will be sharing in the 9am hour what God is doing through Grace here in Liberia – great stuff! Please make every effort to share the 9am time as well as the woman at the well who meets an Exceptional Jesus – see you Sunday, Pastor Mike in Liberia

Jesus and Nicodemus - John 3:1-21

June 30, 2024 • Bret Barrier • John 3:1–21

Dear Church Family, I am looking forward to preaching this Sunday about Jesus’s conversation with Nicodemus. I will start by pointing out the importance of the meekness and humility that brought Nicodemus to Jesus. Then we will explore the profound mystery Jesus reveals about the need to be spiritually born again before one can see and enter the Kingdom of God. Finally, you will see that being born of water and Spirit is the only thing that can deliver you from the darkness and condemnation of sin and bring you into the light and truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Although applicable to everyone, Jesus’s message to Nicodemus was also very personal, so I plan to share part of my own testimony of faith with you as well. If you know someone who needs to hear the message of the gospel, please invite them! And please pray for this week’s message. Pray that those who need to hear it will be able to, and that I will be able put my own pride aside so that the Holy Spirit has the reigns to effectively minister the words of Jesus to each listening heart. In Christ, Bret Barrier