1. My Covenant Shepherd 2. My Good Shepherd3. My Personal ShepherdFurther reading: Exodus 3:13-15; John 9:1-10:21; Philippians 2.Av Neil Tolsma

While we can't predict when miracles happen, there is a posture we can take that increases the chances of God doing a supernatural work within us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av Browns Bridge Church

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Our King changed everything when He rose again!1. What we ask. (v.1-3) 2. What we see. (v.4-5)3. What we fear! (v.6-8) What was changed after Jesus rose again?How do things end up for those humbled? Matthew 23:12When are we to be lifted up? 1 Peter 5:6What will be the final state of all things? Colossians 1:15-18…

Our circumstances don’t define how God feels about us. So how do we navigate those circumstance when we don’t get the miracle? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av Browns Bridge Church

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The church in Corinth itself was the evidence that The Spirit was giving life.1. The Spirit wrote by means of Paul's words onto the hearts of the Corinthians. (v.1-3)2. The Spirit gave confidence to Paul in his calling. (v.4)3. The Spirit gave competence to Paul to serve in the new covenant. (v.5-6)How do we know that God is at work?In what way doe…

Miracles are at God’s discretion to further God’s purposes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av Browns Bridge Church

Our King died quickly as a ransom to set us free, and His body was promptly wrapped and buried. This calls for a decision from all followers: will we keep looking for Our buried King?1. Jesus' quick death was eye-witnessed by a group of women who continued to follow Jesus. (v.40-41)2. A member of the Sanhedrin, who was looking for the kingdom of Go…

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Because Paul was commissioned by God, Paul was guaranteed victory, despite experiencing hardships.1. Paul's loving burden for the Corinthians was a hardship. (v.12-13)2. Paul was thankful that God always spreads the gospel - like the sweet smell of victory. (v.14)3. Paul became the sweet smell of victory, remaining conscious that God was accomplish…

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The miracle of the universe is the foundation of our faith in God, but a different miracle is the foundation of our faith in Jesus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av Browns Bridge Church

Our King was forsaken so that we will never be; He breathed His last and rose again, so that we will live forever. 1. Our King was forsaken in darkness. (v.33)2. Our King was forsaken and alone. (v.34-36)3. Our King died forsaken, opening our way to God. (v.37-41)In what ways was Jesus forsaken?Which plague followed the plague of darkness? Ex. 10:1…

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Because the risen Lord Jesus is present in the church by His Spirit, we are shown how to restore our fellowship with Christ and with each other.1. Forgiving, comforting, and loving those who caused us grief. (v.5-8)2. Passing the obedience test, in the presence of Christ. (v.9-10)3. Knowing Satan's strategies. (v.11)How can we restore broken fellow…

Serving people with different lived experiences is one of the primary things God uses to fine-tune our worldview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av Browns Bridge Church

Our King suffered in our place when He was crucified, derided, mocked, and reviled. 1. While being crucified, Jesus loved us to the end. (v.21-24)2. While being crucified, Jesus reigned to the end. (v.25-27)3. Jesus chose to save us, not Himself. (v.29-32)What made the crucifixion even worse for Jesus?Simon carried the cross; what impact was there?…

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Since Jesus demonstrated abundant love for us on the cross, our relationships with each other are to develop that same abundant love.1. Love cooperates: lording it over others vs. cooperating with others for their joy. (1:23-24)2. Love is patient: the importance of the timing of Paul's next visit. (2:1-2)3. Love communicates: before Paul visited, h…

We live in a world where we believe we can handle anything—until we can’t. And it’s often in those moments we begin to wonder: "Who can I truly depend on? Who will walk with me through life? Am I alone?" The answers to those questions are the reason we believe Jesus is worth following. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Since we can trust Jesus fully, we can have confidence in those who live by His Word and Spirit.1. The Paul & Corinth two-way trust bond will be validated when Jesus comes. (v.12-14)2. Paul's love for Corinth was genuine, arising from God's trustworthiness. (v.15-19)3. God's promises are fulfilled in Jesus and further confirmed by His Word and Spir…

We see what others miss – that for our sakes, our King voluntarily endured the most disgraceful humiliation and rejection. 1. While rejecting Him, they added to His shame by calling together the whole battalion of soldiers to join in the perverse pleasure of fake adoration. (v.16)2. While rejecting Him, they faked adoring Him with royal purple and …

Life is filled with unexpected moments that surprise us, evoke fear, and lead us to wonder, Is God worth following? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av Browns Bridge Church

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Our King suffered in our place when He was beaten and handed over to be crucified. 1. Which was chosen to be released - Barabbas or Jesus? (v.6-9)2. The dark driving force of envy. (v.10-11)3. The conscience-deadening effect of the sin of crowd-pleasing (v.12-15)Why was innocent Jesus found guilty and put to death? Acts 2:23How did Jesus bring us t…

God's plan is our ruin and our rescue, in order to move us from our dangerous self-relying over to relying on God alone, who raises the dead.1. Paul was crushed. (v.8)2. Paul expected to die (v.9a), and that drove him back to: a. relying not on himself, but only on God. (v.9b) b. setting his hope on God, who rescues. (v.10)3. Paul asked them to joi…

Have you ever heard someone say, “Follow Jesus and everything will be great.” It sounds good, but it’s not exactly true. This week we’ll look at how God leads us to what we need, even though it may not look like it to begin with. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av Browns Bridge Church

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Jesus suffered in our place when He was handed over to Pilate, accused of being a military/governmental type of King. (ironically, this was precisely the sort of king that Jesus had disappointed the crowds for not being!)1. Our king was arrested and handed over to the Roman authority named Pilate. (v.1-2)2. Our king was accused and questioned regar…

We praise our God who always sends us two things: affliction and comfort.1. Whenever God allows affliction to touch us, God provides comfort. (v.1-3a)2. Why won't God prevent our affliction? (v.3b-4) God allows our affliction, so that we can better appreciate: a) that God's nature is to comfort, He constantly comforts us. (v.3b) b) that affliction …

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Since 2007, our Be Rich campaign has been making the world an even better place. After all, devotion to God is best demonstrated and authenticated through love for others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av Browns Bridge Church

Our King remained faithful, while being disowned His disciple, so that we will never be disowned by God.1. Before yielding to temptation – see the pride and risk. (v.66)2. While yielding to temptation – see the selfishness and easiness of cascading down. (v.67-71)3. After yielding to temptation – see the painful, hopeful path to repenting and renew…

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Because Jesus rose again, we are personally and permanently bonded to each other. 1. We possess a bond of love that is comprehensive. (v.12-16)2. We benefit from refreshing relationships of joy and holiness between persons and churches. (v.17-20)3. Maintaining healthy community connections is one of our core values: so we insist on it, we protect i…

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Since Jesus rose again, there is a permanent impact on our Christian community. 1. What we have, we share for needs & for kingdom advance.(v.1-4)2. We are friends to each other, sharing life. (v.5-9)3. We welcome everyone, across all dividing lines. (v.10-11)What difference does the resurrection make for us this week?How does God expect us to give?…

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Our choices today will leave our loved ones with one of two things in the future: a burden or a blessing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av Browns Bridge Church

Our King Jesus is the righteous, yet He endured betrayal and loneliness for the sake of us sinners. 1. The deceitfulness of the kiss. (v.43-45)2. The forcefulness of the arrest. (v.46)3. The completeness of the defection. (v.47-52)How is Gethsemane a preparation for Calvary?Why was Jesus counted among the rebels? Isaiah 53:12How can we avoid the ro…

Christ is risen, and so we are already now living out the victory!1. Our bodies are not suited for heaven, so we must be transformed. (v.50-53)2. Our bodily transformation is what marks our victory over death. (v.54-55)3. Our victory over death, sin, and the law comes through Christ. (v.56-57)Conclusion: Keep on being faithful and productive, becau…

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Sometimes we have to go back to move forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av Browns Bridge Church