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145: A Quandary of Faith (Walking with Jesus Series #012: John 4:43-54)
The nobleman’s son will surely die unless Jesus goes to heal him. But Jesus refuses to go, rebuking the man (and all Israel) for requiring signs before they will believe. Jesus causes a quandary of faith by assuring the man his son has been healed. Will he accept this by faith? Pastor Hollandsworth explains why God often allows quandaries of faith in our lives, and he points out why Jesus heals this boy “after two days … on the third day.”
144: Fields Ready for Harvest (Walking with Jesus Series #011: John 4:19-42)
Jesus continues His conversation with the woman at the well, focusing on the new mode of worship. Pastor Hollandsworth explores the meaning of worshipping in spirit and in truth, and he also explains the sowing and reaping principle Christ shares with the disciples.
143: A Deep Subject (Walking with Jesus Series #010: John 4:1-19)
Jesus travels to culturally-forbidden Samaria to meet a woman at a well and offer her “a fountain of water, springing up to everlasting life.” Pastor Hollandsworth focuses on the continuing aspect of eternal life in the text, explaining what that means for modern-day believers.
139: A Bright Light in a Dark World, Isa. 8-9 (Christmas Message)
The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light. Pastor Hollandsworth gives the historical context for this OT prophecy, demonstrates how Jesus fulfills it in the NT, and makes application to believers in the present age.
138: A Friend of the Groom (Walking with Jesus Series #009: John 3:22-36)
As baptisms of Christ’s followers began to outpace those of John the Baptist, the religious leaders attempted to make John’s disciples envious. But John was overjoyed with Christ’s success and delighted in being a “friend of the groom.” Pastor Hollandsworth explains what this means and examines five humble statements made by John that should be the conviction of all believers.