This sermon speaks on how God was confirming both His presence with Israel and His promise of victory in the promised land as He brought Israel through the Jordan river. Exploring God's relationship with His people it looks into both what God demands of us and reveals to us of Himself before looking at how the greatest promise He has given is confirmed with a greater wonder than the crossing of the Jordan - the sending of His Son to the cross to save sinners.
Read Joshua 3:1-17 (Text: 9-12)
In Chapter 3 of Ruth, we see Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz, each in their own way, pursuing redemption for a lost family. We are reminded of Christ's active pursuit of us, and our active response to Him.
Read Ruth 3:1-18
Leadership in the church is a gift of the risen Christ. It is part of the way that He rules His people. Church leaders are to reflect the character of Christ in the way they lead.
Read Acts 20:25-31, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 & 1 Peter 5:1-4 (Text: Romans 12:8)
In this passage we are taught that outside of God's salvation we are rebels against God and we will perish. The greatness of God's love is seen in the fact that He loved such a sinful world and that he made the greatest possible sacrifice - in giving His one and only Son.
Read John 3:1-22 (Text: 16-18)
How do we interact with those who are under the discipline of Christ's Church?
A look at how perfect love casts out fear, the significance of a just judge and the power of the cross in light of Him.
Read 1 John 4:7-19
This gift is important both for leaders and others in the church because we need one another to grow as Christians.
In this passage Jesus teaches Nicodemus about salvation - what it is and how to receive it.
Read John 3:1-15
If you make one resolution at the beginning of this year, take time each day and commit to reading the Bible. Four benefits are presented from the passage.
Read 2 Timothy 3:14-17
Read Genesis 17:1-27
