Principles of Jesus - Centered - Videos About Jesus

0 - Introduction

What did Jesus teach his twelve disciples? And what did Jesus really mean when he said that we would become fountains of living water? Join us as we journey through the Principles of Jesus, a seven-part series taught by Doug Coe designed to bring you back to the very foundational questions of life and faith. Who is Doug Coe? Over the past 60 years, Doug Coe has traveled to all 196 countries of the world sharing on the life and love of Jesus with leaders and heads of state to help bring peace and reconciliation to the nations. In every location and context, he has found that the core principles of Jesus remain as true and powerful today as they were 2,000 years ago. Join us on this remarkable opportunity to listen and learn from Doug and reflect on the person of Jesus of Nazareth.

1 - What is the Purpose?

"The purpose of life is to love God and love people." Scripture Memory Verses: Matthew 22:35-40, Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Part one of the seven-part Jesus Curriculum deals with the fundamental question of "why?" Why work? Why raise a family? Why go to church? Quite simply, “what is the purpose?” This innate curiosity has led men and women throughout the ages to such varied beliefs as asceticism, hedonism, and nihilism. So the question remains, is there a universal purpose that we all share? And if so, what is it, and how would that redefine our lives? Over the past 60 years, Doug Coe has traveled to all 196 countries of the world sharing on the life and love of Jesus with leaders, heads of state, as well as the poor to help bring peace and reconciliation to the nations. In every location and context, he has found that the core principles of Jesus remain as true and powerful today as they were 2,000 years ago. Join us on this remarkable opportunity to listen and learn from Doug and reflect on the person of Jesus of Nazareth.

2 - What is the Gospel?

"The Gospel is a Person, and His Name is Jesus." Scripture Memory Verses: John 5:39-40, John 14:6, Colossians 1:27-28, Galatians 2:20, John 17:3 Ask 100 people, “what is the gospel?” and you may get 100 different answers. So what exactly is… the gospel? It’s more than religious mandates. It’s more than a core set of correct beliefs. It’s more than forgiveness of sins. It’s the summation of all things in a Person named Jesus.

3 - What is the Work?

"The work of God is to believe in Jesus." Scripture Memory Verses: John 6:28-29, Hebrews 11:1-3, 6, Mark 9:23-24 If Jesus is God, what does it mean to respond to Him? Where most people In Jesus’ day would’ve expected a list of do’s and don’ts, Jesus’ response can best be summed as simply, “trust Me.” There is no higher work that any disciple can engage in than to learn to trust Jesus in every situation because when we learn to trust the One who created and sustains all things, there is no mountain too tall or ravine too treacherous for us to cross.

4 - What is the Ministry?

"The primary ministry of a follower of Jesus is reconciliation." Scripture Memory Verses: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Everywhere you look, the world is defined by alienation, the separation of one part from the whole. Politics has never been more partisan. Families are struggling to live together. Friendships fray at the slightest hint of discord. Even the church has been fragmented. Alienation is the most pervasive problem in our world. Amidst this division, Jesus calls his followers to be Ambassadors who work to bring the reconciliation He accomplished to every corner of this world. The sad reality is that few teachings in scripture is more ignored than the call to reconciliation.

5 - What is the Church?

"The church is the body of Jesus Christ." Scripture Memory Verses: Matthew 18:18-20 , Ephesians 4:1-6 Perhaps the only thing more unfathomable than the incarnation, the reality that the God of the universe chose to dwell among us as a human, is the reality that God has chosen us to be vessels of His glory, carrying the life of Jesus Christ everywhere we go. We are to move beyond simply “going to church” to becoming the living body of Jesus Christ everyone we go.

6 - What is the Method of Leadership?

"The method of leadership is to serve with and through Jesus." Scripture Memory Verses: Mark 10:42-45, John 13:3-4,14-17, 2 Corinthians 4:5 At every age and in every realm of society, effective leadership is fundamental to success. The relational and administrative capacities of a leader can transform mediocre teams to greatness or cripple even the most talented of teams. For the family and the local church, the core tenets of leadership are no different than those of professional sports teams and Fortune 500 companies. Now, more than ever, the world needs servant leaders who’ve returned to the greatest model and source of leadership: Jesus Christ.

7 - What is the Kingdom of God?

"The kingdom of God is the rule and reign of King Jesus that begins in our hearts." Scripture Memory Verses: Luke 17:20-21, Romans 14:16-17, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 13:44-46 In the entirety of the four Gospels, no topic is spoken of more often by Jesus than the Kingdom. Through parable and demonstration, Jesus sought to give His followers a glimpse into His glorious Kingdom where all things are made right. To be a follower of Jesus, is to be a citizen of the greatest kingdom in the history of time and space!