McDonough Christian Church

John 14:1 Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. John 14:2 In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and […]

Theme: Love That Makes Christ Known Text: John 13:31–35 Wisdom Nyador Introduction question? What is the greatest evidence that we Belong to Jesus. Jesus Loved Through Action (John 13:31–32) Jesus demonstrated His love through sacrifice. He went to a place we could not have gone and did what we could not have done […]

Cleansing & Calling John 13:1 Now before the Feast of thePassover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. “I'll love you to the end” John 13:2 During supper, when the devil had alreadyput […]

John 19:30 When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” (tetelestai (τετέλεσται) and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. Romans 3:23  For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Colossians 1:19  For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him […]

1. The Tragedy of Unbelief (37-41) John 12:37-38 Though he had done so many signs before them, they still did not believe in him, 38 so that the word spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: “Lord, who has believed what he heard from us, to whom has the arm of the Lord been […]

John 12:27 “Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour'? But for this purpose I have come to this hour. John 5:19 – So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of his own accord, but only what he sees […]

John 12:20-21 Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks. 21 So these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Philip went and told Andrew; Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. John 12:23 And Jesus answered them, […]

Grief can take away… certainty… clarity… and sometimes even faith. 1: Can Blind Us to What God Is Doing (John 20:11–13) John 20:11 But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb. 12 And she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, […]

What determines how you respond to Jesus? 1. Love (vs. 1–3) 2. Hate (vs. 4–11) 3. Misunderstand (vs. 12–19) Which one is your response? 3 Responses to Jesus 1. LOVE John 12:1-3 Six days before the Passover, Jesus therefore came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 So they […]

Have I merely been around the truth… or have I actually surrendered to it? 1.Division 2.Rejection 3.Decision 4.Revelation 5.Execution 6.Expectation 1. DIVISION John 11:45-46 Therefore many of the Jews who had come to visit Mary, and had seen what Jesus did, believed in him. 46 But some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus […]

Reason 1 – They wanted the end result instead of going through what it takes to get there, so it created Doubt “Nothing is wasted in the economy of God” – Nick Person Mark 9:22-24 – Insert at beginning of v. 22 [The demon] Our struggle most of the time isn't necessarily if God can, […]

“Jesus… where were you?” WHO IS JESUS? -The God of Truth -The God of Compassion -The God of Emotion – The God of Power 1. Jesus Meets Martha With Truth (John 11:17–27) John 11:17-19 On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. 18 Now Bethany was less than two miles from […]

When He could've stopped it… When He could've healed it… When He could've answered it… 1. Love that delays John 11:1-2 Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 It was Mary whoanointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother […]

The difference between life and death is not lack of evidence — it is the posture of the heart. Pride resists Jesus. Humility receives Him. John 10:31-33 The Jews picked up stones again to stone him. 32 Jesus answered them, “I have shown you many good works from the Father; for which of them are […]

Saved — but not joyful. Forgiven — but not fulfilled. Secure — but not satisfied. Psalms 51:12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation. What is the joy of your (God's) salvation? What is the joy of your (God's) salvation? -A deep, settled gladness that we belong to God -A soul-level satisfaction in Christ […]

1.The division 2.The dare 3.Disbelief 4.What will & won't be done 5.A Divine Declaration 1.THE DIVISION John 10:19-21 The Jews who heard these words were again divided. 20 Many of them said, “He is demon-possessed and raving mad. Why listen to him?”21 But others said, “These are not the sayings of a man possessed by […]

John 10:17 For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. John 10:18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. […]

Psalm 142:4 – Look to the right and see: there is no one who takes notice of me;no refuge remains to me; no one cares for my soul.” Genesis 2:7“The LORD God formed the man… and the man became a living soul.” Psalm 42:5 Why are you cast down, O my soul? Mark 8:36 “What […]

Slide John 10:16 And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. Slide How Shepherds get there sheep to listen to them They use their voice. They lead from the front. They build […]

John 10:11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. GOOD = kalos – virtuous, noble, true “I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD” 1.Claiming divine identity 2.Reinterpreting Israel's leadership story 3.Explaining why Israel's leaders fail to recognize him John 10:11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays […]

Christmas is not about novelty and sentiment, it’s about nearness and sacrifice. John 6:39 – And this is the will of Him (The Father) who sent me (The Son), that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up on the last day. Advent = arrival, coming, appearance The […]

Shepherds were chosen, because a shepherd was coming. Luke 2:8-13 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. […]

What is this abundant life? “Jesus calls His followers, not to a dour, lifeless, miserable, existence that squashes human potential, but to a rich, full, joyful life, one overflowing with meaningful activities under the personal favor and blessing of God and in continual fellowship with His people.” Who is the thief? And why does He […]

John 10:7 – So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. Door = The only legitimate way into God's flock. John 14:6 – Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except […]

John 10:1 – Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. John 10:2 – But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. John 10:3 – To him the […]

John 9:34 – They answered him, “You were born in utter sin, and would you teach us?” And they cast him out. John 9:35 – Jesus heard that they had cast him out, and having found him he said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” John 9:36 – He answered, “And who is […]

The Curious Neighbors John 9:8-12 – The neighbors and those who had seen him before as a beggar were saying, “Is this not the man who used to sit and beg?” 9 Some said, “It is he.” Others said, “No, but he is like him.” He kept saying, “I am the man.” 10 So they […]

Psalm 100:4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! Ingratitude = an indicator that at best you don't understand what you have in Jesus, and at worst you don't even know Jesus If you woke up today with only the things that you thanked God for […]

John 9:1 As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. “Do you even see me?” saw = horaó – stared, discern clearly John 9:1 As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. John 9:2 And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he […]

John 8:48 The Jews answered him, “Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?” John 8:49 Jesus answered, “I do not have a demon, but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me. 50 Yet I do not seek my own glory; there is One who seeks it, and […]

What is a child of the devil? What is a child of the devil? Anyone who is not a child of God. Ephesians 2:1-5And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course[a] of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that […]

John 8:31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If youabide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know thetruth, and the truth will set you free.”  Everyone wants to be free. John 8:33 They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. […]

John 8:31-32 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” How do I know if my belief is saving belief? ABIDE – menó – to stay, endure, remain, adhere/hold on to Our obedience […]

Who is Jesus? -Where Jesus comes from -Where He is going -Who His Father is. Jesus vs “Jews” -From above /// From below -Not from this world /// From this world -Where he goes /// They cannot come -God is his Father /// Devil is their father (v41-44) How are you going to DIE? How […]

John 8:12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” We are not called to be in the light. We are called to walk in the light. Christ alone is the true light. The Light comforts […]

Law & Grace /// Condemnation & Compassion John 8:2 Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the people came to him, and he sat down and taught them. John 8:3 The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery, and placing her in the midst 4 […]

1 Peter 2:9-12 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. Beloved, […]

WHO IS JESUS ?? Is Jesus divisive? John 7:40 When they heard these words, some of the people said, “This really is the Prophet.” Deuteronomy 18:18 I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. And I will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that […]

John 7:25-27 Some of the people of Jerusalem therefore said, “Is not this the man whom they seek to kill? 26 And here he is, speaking openly, and they say nothing to him! Can it be that the authorities really know that this is the Christ? 27 But we know where this man comes from, […]

John 7:14 About the middle of the feast Jesus went up into the temple and began teaching. John 7:15 The Jews therefore marveled, saying, “How is it that this man has learning, when he has never studied?” John 7:16 So Jesus answered them, “My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me. John 7:17 If anyone’s will is to […]

John 7:1 After this Jesus went about in Galilee. He would not go about in Judea, because the Jews were seeking to kill him. John 7:2-3 Now the Jews' Feast of Booths was at hand. So his brothers said to him, “Leave here and go to Judea, that your disciples also may see the works you are […]

John 6:60 When many of his disciples heard it, they said, “This is a hard saying; who can listen to it?” John 6:61-62 But Jesus, knowing in himself that his disciples weregrumbling about this, said to them, “Do you take offense at this? 62 Then what if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he […]

John 6:52 The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” John 6:53 So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. “This is the life!” […]

John 6:37-39 All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out. 38 For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me. 39 And this is the will of him who sent me, […]

John 6:33 For the bread of God is the bread that comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” John 6:34 “Sir,” they said, “always give us this bread.” John 6:35 Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be […]

John 20:31 “but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” We get a case study in how Jesus heals our human condition – 1. Appetites & true motives 2. That we are good with God by what we […]

John 6:1-3 After this Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. 2 And a large crowd was following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing on the sick. 3 Jesus went up on the mountain, and there he sat down with his […]

John 20:31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. Pharisees – Who do you think you are? Jesus – Equal to the father in identity, activity, and honor. John 5:31 “If I testify about myself, my testimony […]

Seven Truths about Judgement of Christ 1.It is done by the Divine. John 5:27-28 And he (Father) has given him (Son) authority to execute judgment, because he is the Son of Man. 28 Do not marvel at this, for an hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice. Seven Truths […]

John 5:18 This was why the Jews were seeking all the more to kill him, because not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was even callingGod his own Father, making himself equal with God. WHO IS JESUS? 1.Son of God John 5:19 So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son […]

John 5:9b-10 Now that day was the Sabbath. 10 So the Jews said to the man who had been healed, “It is the Sabbath, and it is not lawful for you to take up your bed.” Sabbath – 1.God provides for me without me. 2.You are more than what you do. 3.Rest (trust) John 5:11 But […]