The disciples often misunderstood Jesus and his purpose. When hoping for glory, the brothers Zebedee are not only asked if they can drink from Jesus' cup, but also told that they must be servants if they want to be great. Explore what Jesus meant with the Can You Drink this Cup? PowerPoint Pack.
This PowerPoint Pack includes multiple PowerPoint files (.ppt) all prepared with images and text boxes to save you considerable time. You'll receive a file with a sermon title and Scripture verse, a file with only the sermon title, and a file with only the images for full customization. Add your content into any of the PowerPoint files, and duplicate slides as many times as needed to display Scripture verses, sermon outlines, graphics, photos, lyrics, and video.
Christians sometimes fail to experience the radical freedom made available by the work of Christ. Some continue to live with fear or guilt. Others gauge their commitment by a list of religious rules and observations. Still others despair of ever experiencing victory over sin. But because we share in Christ's resurrection, Christians can be free from fear, guilt, works righteousness, and the power ...
Estrangement from God has many consequences. Some people are lost in a wilderness of loneliness and pain or are bound in shackles of sin. Others celebrate their rebellion, believing God wants to thwart their individuality. It often takes a terrifying storm in life to bring sinners to repentance. The good news is, God is eager to meet our needs and redeem us in times of trouble. In fact, he promises to rescue the repentant when they acknowledge their rebellion and call out to him. Both the Old and New Testaments are full of stories of God's redemption, the greatest of which came through Jesus Christ. In light of all this, the redeemed must respond to God's salvation with an attitude of thankfulness.
Misunderstanding the Trinity can lead to great confusion. The heresies that plagued the early church were primarily the result of overemphasizing either God's "oneness" or his "threeness." The doctrine of the Trinity, then, allows us to confess our belief in one true God and also that Jesus Christ, his Son, is God—which is the heart of the gospel. Additionally, the doctrine of the Trinity informs ...
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