Today’s lesson marks an interesting transition in Jesus ministry as recorded by John. Last week we saw the indication that the gospel was going to the Gentiles, now we will see Him finish His public ministry to the Jews.Pastor Jim Jacobson

Jesus teaches principles of the Kingdom of God.Pastor Jim Jacobson

Veteran missionary Dan Bushy shares about God's heart for world missions.Dan B.

The angel at the empty tomb gives Mary five words: 1. Do not be afraid 2. He is not here 3. He has risen 4. Come see the place 5. Go quickly and tell His disciples.Pastor Jim Jacobson

Jesus presents Himself–humbly riding in to Jerusalem on a donkey in fulfillment of prophecy. #palmsundayPastor Jim Jacobson

Pastor Dan Finfrock of Intensive Care Ministries teaches an important lesson for the church today.Pastor Dan Finfrock

Are you discouraged? The enemy is sowing discouragement in the culture and in the church. It's important for us to look to the word of God for encouragement.Pastor Jim Jacobson

Today we are looking at one of the most beautiful and lovely stories in the bible. It’s a story that is so vivid that it appeals to all of our senses. It’s a story of worship and devotion. We are going to look at the five main characters and their roles or contributions to the story: ‌ The Work of Martha The Witness of Lazarus The Worship of Mary T…

John 11 is one of the most significant chapters in the bible. It’s the beautiful and wonderful story of Jesus’ power to raise the dead, even His friend Lazarus. More than that, it’s the picture of the God who cares, the God of compassion, Who in the person of Christ, came near.Pastor Jim Jacobson

Jesus clarifies His identity to the Jews with boldness for the last time.Pastor Jim Jacobson

Today we are looking at what is describes as the Parable of the Good Shepherd. Actually it’s not really a parable, but an allegory. John does not include the parables of Jesus in His gospel but focuses much more on Jesus’ identity and His unique relationship with the Father.Pastor Jim Jacobson

Today as Jesus continues to minister in Jerusalem, we see Him heal a man who was blind from birth. It is the story of a miracle, but the miracle leads to conversion.Pastor Jim Jacobson

Last week we went over the marks of a true disciple and the benefit of being a true disciple, then we began to look at the three truths that Jesus presented to those He was addressing. The three main truths are these three statements that begin “Truly, truly, I say to you…” they are in verse 34, verse 51, and verse 58. Last week we looked at the fi…

As we continue in John’s gospel we see Jesus teaching in the temple and in today’s study He gives lessons on what it means to be a true believer or a true Disciple, and it is much more than just an association with Him.Pastor Jim Jacobson

Today as we look at Jesus teaching in the temple we are going to see His word at work. He is going to make a pronouncement, a promise and we will see the process of salvation unfold as His word has it’s effect on the hearers.Pastor Jim Jacobson

The ministry of the word comes in a variety of ways. At times it is simply teaching, at other times it is more personal in the application of it toward others. Today we are going to be looking at two different passages. First we are going to conclude John 7, and then we will look at the first 11 verses of John 8. In both of these sections we see th…

We live in a time that is filled with confusion. There are so many voices and none of them agree. This is one of the reasons we need the word of God-we need clarification. As we continue in our study of the Gospel of John, we see this same kind of confusion -too many voices, and in the midst of it we see Jesus raise His voice above the others and c…

As we look at the "Faith of the First Family", we see A faith to follow,; A favor to receive; A fear to overcome; and A future that is eternal.Pastor Jim Jacobson

As we finish the message that Jesus gave about bread, His words to the disciples are different than His words to the crowd and to the Jewish leaders. His interaction with them is more personal and intimate, yet not any less challenging.Calvary Arlington

Today we are looking at the second part of Jesus sermon on bread. As we study the bible, it is important to understand that context is critical to proper interpretation. The context of this message is the larger narrative of the gospel, but also the miracle of the miraculous provision of food-the feeding of the 5,000 with five loaves and two fish. …

As we follow along in the word of God, even though we are reading the stories of other men and women, their story speaks to us in our situation. This is one of the supernatural aspects of the word of God. It is timeless truth, and within it are lessons that are transferable. Today’s lesson is really two-part. Part one sees the disciples caught in a…

What we are reading today is one of the most wonderful miracles of provision. Besides the resurrection of Jesus, this is the only miracle that occurs in all four of the gospel accounts–making it one that I think God wants to impress upon us all.Calvary Arlington

Today’s study reads somewhat like a trial. There is judgement and testimony, witnesses and logical arguments and even a closing argument. Jesus was, and is constantly on trial, as unbelieving individuals question Him. This is the continuation of His defense regarding the implied accusation that He does not have authority to heal on the Sabbath, and…

Jesus claims unity with the Father in purpose, love, power, judgement, worship and salvation.Pastor Jim Jacobson

Today’s lesson is about hope. Hope is described as "a favorable and confident expectation”. As we look at this great miracle that Jesus performed, we also see that hope can be misplaced and sometimes deferred, but in Jesus it is always renewed as we are redeemed by Him.Pastor Jim Jacobson

Within the miracle of healing the nobleman’s son, we have a very important lesson on the progressive nature of faith and the process of salvation.Pastor Jim Jacobson

Today we are looking at part two of the story of the woman at the well. As we began this story John tells us that Jesus had to pass through Samaria. Last week we got a glimpse of why, today we see that more fully.Pastor Jim Jacobson

As we begin chapter 4, Jesus shows us by example, what personal evangelism looks like, as He ministers to the woman at the well and brings the gospel to a marginalized community.Pastor Jim Jacobson

As we close out chapter 3 today, we have left the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus and now we read of a conversation between John the Baptist and his followers. This conversation and especially John’s response is a beautiful reminder of the centrality of Jesus and His ministry. ‌Pastor Jim Jacobson

As we look at the last part of this conversation between the Pharisee, Nicodemus, and Jesus, we will see Jesus clarify His purpose and clear up some misunderstandings about judgement.Pastor Jim Jacobson

Nicodemus, a Pharisee, has approached Jesus privately to learn more, but Jesus emphasizes the need for spiritual rebirth and He now explains that in more detail.Pastor Jim Jacobson

Pastor Craig Finley describes how we sometimes find ourselves in a dark place because of sin, and also how to get out of it.Craig Finley

Jesus teaches Nicodemus (and us) about the need to be born again.Pastor Jim Jacobson

Jesus witnesses the corrupt worship at Passover and disrupts the profit machine of the Jews.Pastor Jim Jacobson

John continues his narration of the early days of Jesus’ ministry beginning with this vivid and highly symbolic miracle of turning water into wine.Pastor Jim Jacobson

Five days in the beginning of Jesus' ministry are recorded in these verses as the Apostle identifies John the Baptist and Jesus the Messiah. We see individual begin to follow Jesus and quickly become witnesses of Him as He begins His ministry.Pastor Jim Jacobson

but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name.Pastor Jim Jacobson

In light of Paul's exhortation to present ourselves to God as a living sacrifice, we must do so in humility (slow your roll), with wisdom regarding our particular gifting (know your role) and obedience (fulfill your role).Pastor Jim Jacobson

Paul tell us that we need to be transformed by the renewal of our mind. This is accomplished by a work of the Holy Spirit, the Word of God, and our cooperation of obedience.Pastor Jim Jacobson

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus in the 21st century? Could it be that the church needs a refresher on what it means? The Apostle calls it a “living sacrifice”. #livingsacrificePastor Jim Jacobson

These are the last word in the Revelation, and are not to be overlooked.Pastor Jim Jacobson

As John is nearing the end of his prophetic revelation, he sees and describes the New Jerusalem, God's celestial city and the future residence of the redeemed.Pastor Jim Jacobson

As the vision of what is to come continues, John sees the New Heaven and New Earth. These verses contain some of the most incredible prophetic promises in the Bible.Pastor Jim Jacobson

As John describes what he sees next in his vision, he seems to be seeing things in chronological order. The angel restrains Satan for 1,000 years, Jesus reigns on the earth and the great white throne judgement happens.Pastor Jim Jacobson

As the vision given to John reveals the end of the end, He sees Jesus returning in glory.Pastor Jim Jacobson

John is given a vision of heaven's praise as the tribulation comes to an end and Jesus is joined to His bride.Pastor Jim Jacobson

Angels announce the destruction of the world system referred to as Babylon.Pastor Jim Jacobson

John is given a vision describing the fall of Babylon the mother of harlots.Pastor Jim Jacobson

With the outpouring of the sixth and seventh bowl judgements, God makes an end of the pagan worldly system.Pastor Jim Jacobson

These verses describe the first five bowl judgements, as John describes the great tribulation that is coming upon the God-rejecting world in the last days.Pastor Jim Jacobson