Meeting Jesus
Meeting Jesus: The Testimony of the Demoniac
July 10, 2022 • Pastor Kent Landhuis • Mark 5:1–20
MEETING JESUS: The Testimony of the Demoniac - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Jesus has authority over darkness. TEXT - Mark 5:1-20 OUTLINE A. Before Jesus: Total Ruin. Mark 5:1-5 1. Battle forces of darkness. Ephesians 6:12 2. Battle hopelessness. B. Meeting Jesus: What do you want from me? Mark 5:6-17 1. Meet Jesus the disrupter - he has power and authority. 2. Meet Jesus the liberator - he has mercy and compassion. C. After Jesus: Surrender. Mark 5:18-20 1. Go home to your own people. 2. Tell them what the Lord has done. NEXT STEPS 1. Discover the power and authority of Jesus. 2. Discover the mercy and compassion of Jesus. 3. Go to your people and tell them about Jesus.
Meeting Jesus: The Testimony of Mary the Mother of Jesus
July 17, 2022 • Gary Sager • Luke 1:26–56
MEETING JESUS: The Testimony of Mary, Mother of Jesus Gary Sager THEME - Mary will forever stand out as unique, a rare woman among women, who was highly favored and blessed. TEXT - Luke 1:26-56 OUTLINE A. Introduction - We are introduced to a very special and unique person—a person who was both impacted by and impactful to Jesus. (Luke 1:26-27) B. Why Mary? • Because we need to take a Biblical look at the Real Mary. • Because God chose her. • Because she said “Yes.” • Because she’s Jesus’ mom. • Because the Bible calls her “Favored” and “Blessed.” • Because she is a powerful example of Faith, Surrender, Humility Courage, and Persistence. C. Mary in Scripture • Annunciation and Magnificat – Luke 1:26-56 • Jesus’ Birth Shepherds and Angels – Luke 2:19 • Dedication in the Temple (a sword will pierce your soul) Luke 2:33 • Twelve-year-old Jesus in the Temple (In my Father’s House) Luke 2: 49-51 • Wedding at Cana (Not my hour/Do what he tells you)- John 2: 1-12 Key 3-5 • Redefinition of Family (These are my Mother, Brothers and Sisters) Mark 3:21&31-35 • Jesus’ Mother and Disciple John at Foot of the Cross (Behold your Son/Mother) John 19:25-27 (Jesus is welcoming/verifying them both as His Family.) • Mary in the Upper Room (United in Prayer/Awaiting the Holy Spirit) Acts 1: 12-14 D. The Song of Mary • The Magnificat • A Look at Mary’s Heart (Luke 1:46-55) E. Lessons from Mary • Obedience and Submission to God • Knowledge of God’s Word • Humility • Persistence in Faith ASK YOURSELF/NEXT STEPS 1. What are your pre-conceived notions of Jesus? 2. Are you willing to change them if He calls you to do so?
Meeting Jesus: The Testimony of Nicodemus
July 24, 2022 • Pastor Steve Poole • John 3:1–21
MEETING JESUS: The Testimony of Nicodemus Steve Poole THEME - When Nicodemus encountered Jesus he recognized that he was “a turtle on a post” –he was above everyone else, maybe looking a little silly. He needed to humbly recognize his need for the savior, Jesus, and be born again. TEXT - John 3:1-21, 7:50-52, 19:39-40 OUTLINE A. Introduction – “I look at the turtle on top of the fence post and remember that he didn’t get there on his own. He had help.” ~ Alex Haley B. Before Jesus - Nicodemus had it all. C. Encounter Jesus - Nicodemus needs to be born again through faith in the Son of God D. After Jesus – Nicodemus surrendered it all! APPLICATION 1. Do you need to be born again? 2. How is Jesus challenging the things in which you place your identity? 3. Do the devotional “Being Born Again Is Not An Option” by Pete Briscoe on YouVersion Bible App
Meeting Jesus: The Testimony of John the Baptist
July 3, 2022 • Pastor Kent Landhuis • John 1:14–33, Mark 1:1–11, Matthew 11:1–19
MEETING JESUS: The Testimony of John the Baptist - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Jesus is the one who delivers us in our weakness! TEXT - John 1:14-33, Mark 1:1-11, Matthew 11:1-19 OUTLINE A. Before Jesus: Strength and goodness. 1. The voice of one calling in the wilderness. Mark 1:1-8 2. The prophet of repentance. John 1:14-26 B. Meeting Jesus: Awe and Wonder. 1. Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. John 1:27-53 2. In humility value others above yourselves. Philippians 2:3 3. A lamb led to slaughter. Isaiah 53:7 C. After Jesus: A world upside down. 1. Are you the one or is there another? Matthew 11:3 2. Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Isaiah 35:3 NEXT STEPS 1. Are you ready to meet Jesus? 2. How does Jesus turn our world upside down? 3. Do you want to know more about John the Baptist’s meeting Jesus? 4. See podcast in links!