Does this word picture describe us? Sometimes we react to hurts or needs, real or perceived and try to self-protect or self-medicate and close our hearts to those who would help us. God invites us to walk in His light! Learn to pray, wait on Him, embrace the pain and find freedom in forgiveness.
The focus of this sermon is verse 47. What does this verse mean? Jesus said, "Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little."
Brother Joe preaches a challenging sermon on the importance of being willing to sacrifice our all to serve God. God doesn't accept 95% of our lives, He wants 100%. It is easier to be a conservative Mennonite than to fully live out Romans 12:1,2.
There are many ways to tell someone who Jesus is. The best way is to tell of who He is and what He has done for and means to us. Gives a few examples of people who formed wrong opinions of who Christ was. Explores a number of people who were touched by Christ and looks at their response. Then looks at a number of good answers to give to people who ask us, "Who is Jesus?"