Tag: Jesus Christ

“Unto Us A Child Is Born”: Isaiah 9:1-7

This study of Isaiah 9:1-7 is a continuation of a series of studies on preaching from the Old Testament. These studies are derived from a series of Advent sermons preached at Trinity Baptist Church of Chicago, the church where I have served as the senior pastor for more than twenty years. The Text 1 But there will… Continue reading “Unto Us A Child Is Born”: Isaiah 9:1-7

How Do We Shine the Light of Jesus in a Dark World? – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries

Jesus…said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 The people Jesus spoke to lived without streetlights. If they didn’t have a lamp, they groped in darkness, vulnerable to assailants. They understood what it meant to walk in darkness, desperately… Continue reading How Do We Shine the Light of Jesus in a Dark World? – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries

Shine the light of Christ in your world – Raising Generation Zion

You have the light of Christ in you as a believer. The darkness of this world cannot overcome it (John 1:5). You are the light that shines into the darkness, in the hearts of others (Luke 1:79). The light in you from Christ can overcome any darkness. There is great darkness covering the earth. Do not be… Continue reading Shine the light of Christ in your world – Raising Generation Zion

The Story of Jesus

History’s Great Love Story An expanded version of The Life of Jesus The Story of Jesus: History’s Great Love Story – free PDFThe Life of Jesus with extra Bible passages includedThe same Contents and Chapters with more addedPage 4 of the PDF lists the additional passages An expanded version of The Life of JesusThe Life of Jesus: History’s Great… Continue reading The Story of Jesus

7 Keys To Grow Closer To God – Part 3 – Pursuing Intimacy With God

7 Keys To Grow Closer To God – Part 3 In Part 1 of 7 Keys To Grow Closer To God we discovered the 1st of the 7 keys – Commitment and Total Devotion. You need to be fully committed and totally devoted to Jesus in order to faithfully follow Him and grow closer to Him. In Part… Continue reading 7 Keys To Grow Closer To God – Part 3 – Pursuing Intimacy With God

How to Make The Most of Jesus In Your Christmas Decor

Welcome to our special series, “Keeping Christ at the Center of Your Holidays.” Over the next few weeks, you get to enjoy the wonderful words of my amazing friends as they share with you creative and practical ways you can keep Christ in the middle of all of your celebrations. Our prayer is that you… Continue reading How to Make The Most of Jesus In Your Christmas Decor

Why Jesus Came to the Earth for Us

As we reflect on Jesus’ birth, let’s turn to Scripture to discover why Jesus left heaven and came to this earth for us. To Give Us Life  John 3:16 states, ‘“For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [One and] only begotten Son, so that whoever believes and trusts in… Continue reading Why Jesus Came to the Earth for Us

Why Did Jesus Weep?

When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and was troubled, and said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to Him, “Lord, come and see.” Jesus wept. So the Jews were saying, “See how He loved him!” (John 11:33–36) The scene was… Continue reading Why Did Jesus Weep?

What does the Bible say about Being a Disciple of Jesus?

徒, a Chinese character, is combined with  彳 (walking) and 走 (running) and means disciples who walk and run together. Disciples are the people who follow the ‘Life of Jesus.’  Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.Luke 14:27 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him,… Continue reading What does the Bible say about Being a Disciple of Jesus?