Grand Parkway Baptist Church

1. Why wasn’t punishment enough? v. 1 Pilate does three things to distance himself from this decision... sends him to Herod so maybe he would take responsibility attempts to release him according to Jewish custom has him beaten 2. Was he really innocent? v. 4 Responses of people who encountered Jesus... Judas said, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” Pilate’s wife said, “Have nothing to d...

John 18:33-40 1. King, v. 33-35 -John 1:48-49 -John 6:15 Kings were known for three things... power wealth control 2. Kingdom, v. 36-37 “The Gospel is a spiritual reality about a spiritual reality… the availability of life under the rule of the heavens.” -Dallas Willard -Matthew 4:17  -Luke 19:11-27 “Consumer Christianity is now normative. The consumer Christian is one who utilizes the grace of Go...

A sermon from our Romania Missionary, Ovidiu Petric. Be sure to follow us: Instagram Facebook Youtube

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John 18:1-32 1. The proper use of power, v. 1-11 If you find it hard to trust God does that mean God needs to prove Himself more to you or you need to get to know more about the character of God such that trust is the natural response to what you know to be true? a) the proper use of power is stewardship  b) power is often demonstrated in what you don’t do -Matthew 26:52-54 2. God comes to us in w...

2 Corinthians 5:21 On the cross perfection took on imperfection. In Jesus we experience capacity. By faith we become what we could never be on our own. Be sure to follow us: Instagram Facebook Youtube

John 17:6-21 1. Jesus plays the long game, v. 6 -Luke 22:31-34 2. Jesus prays for his followers, v. 11-16 a) be kept, v. 11-12 -Psalm 125:1-5 -Psalm 91:1-6 b) know divine joy, v. 13 “The joy of Jesus is the joy that arises from the sense of a finished work. It is creative joy, like the joy of the artist.  It produces a sense of unexhausted power for fresh creation.”  -R.H. Strachan c) be protected...

John 17:1-5 The Glory Prayer of Jesus, Part 2 1. Election 2. Eternal Life, v. 3 a) eternal- means without beginning and end, that which always has been and always will be.   b) life (zoe)- life real and genuine, a life active and vigorous, devoted to God, blessed, in the portion even in this world of those who put their trust in Christ, but after the resurrection to be consummated by new accession...

John 17:1-5 1. Election  A. Definition “Election is an act of God before creation in which he chooses some people to be saved, not on account of any foreseen merit in them, but only because of his sovereign good pleasure.” -Wayne Grudem B. Biblical examples “And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life bel...

1 John 2:15-17 What do you love? -Jn. 3:16 -Mt. 6:24 If you love the world… 1. You are not saved, no born again -2 Tim. 3:1-5 What can world lovers do? Pour over the Word of God -1 Pt. 1:23 Cry out to Jesus to open your eyes -Mt. 11:27 Plead he takes out of you a stone heart -Eze. 36:26 Forsake sins and don’t give up until saved -Jer. 29:13 2. You are reborn, but your love has grown cold -Mt. 12:2...

The What, Why, and How of Worship Definition of Worship:   “To be fully captivated such that every effort is for God in order to serve God.” 1. Every Effort includes: a. Groaning - Psalm 13 b. Confession - Psalm 51 c. Desire for God - Psalm 63 2. Why Worship Generational Knowledge - Joshua 22:25-27 Obedience equals deliverance - 2 Kings 17:35-39 3. How to Worship  -1 Chronicles 16:12-26 a. Recogni...

Galatians 4:4-7 1. Paul believed he was an adopted son of God, and that changed everything, v. 4-5 2. Paul believed he had full and complete access to God, v. 6 3. Paul no longer identified with his past, v. 7 Be sure to follow us: Instagram Facebook Youtube

John 16:25-33 1. There is a hiddenness to God, v. 25 This is seen in three areas: teaching, healing and identity a) His teaching -Matthew 13:10-13 -Matthew 13:34-35 b) His healing -Mark 5:41-43 c) His identity - Matthew 16: 13-20 2. God is accessible, v. 26-27 Two consequences of not believing this truth: 1) Never know how much God loves you 2) Never experience the priesthood of all Believers a) P...

John 16:16-24 1. Waiting is a part of the human experience -John 7:33; 13:33 Two questions to ask ourselves while we are waiting… a) What is God doing in me? b) What is God doing through me?  2. Jesus knew what was coming -John 10:17-18 3. The disciples did not 4. Because of this we will experience the full range of human emotions Here are some good questions to ask yourself… What do you fear is h...

Rosaria Butterfield at Grand Parkway Baptist Church, June 14, 2019 Be sure to follow us: Instagram Facebook Youtube

Rosaria Butterfield at Grand Parkway Baptist Church, June 15, 2019 Be sure to follow us: Instagram Facebook Youtube

Isaiah 41:1-10 1. The importance of Silence v. 1 2. Comfort in Victory v. 2-3 -Ephesians 5:25-33 3. God’s Reputation v3-4 -Psalm 19:9-14 4. God is crazy about you v. 8 5.The importance of the reminder v. 9 6. The command with a promise v. 10  Be sure to follow us: Instagram Facebook Youtube

John 16:5-15 1. God places great value on the human body -1 Corinthians 6:13-20 2. The Holy Spirit is at work in the world Specifically to convict the world of three things: 1)  SIN- “concerning sin, because they do not believe in me”  -John 3:18 -John 8:24 2)  RIGHTEOUSNESS- “because I go to the Father”    - Galatians 2:21 3)  JUDGMENT- “because the ruler of this world has judged.”  a. It is impo...

Hebrews 10:19-39 Be sure to follow us: Instagram Facebook Youtube

John 15:18-16:4 1. Being chosen changes everything, v. 18-21 -World refers to the whole mass of humanity alienated from God, and therefore, hostile to the cause of Christ. 2. Opposition is the outworking of guilt, v. 22-25 Two things we need to see here: 1) The words and works of Jesus establish a standard of universal guilt for all of humanity.  2) This is also the origin of objective truth for C...

Joshua 4:1-24 1. We need something to come back to, v. 1-7 - Deuteronomy 6:10-12 2. God must lead and we must follow, v.8-9 - Joshua 3:1-4 3. To be a person of authority you must be under authority, v. 10-14 4. It won’t always be what it once was, v. 19 - Numbers 14:34 5. God always acts with a purpose, v. 20-24 Questions for reflection… In what context are you most likely to forget God:  hardship...

John 15:1-11 1. The nature of the Father’s work, v. 1-2 A vinedresser is an agriculturalist involved in the daily pruning and cultivation of grapevines. As with any agricultural professional, vinedressers work nearly year-round to help ensure the vineyard has a successful crop.  Pruning is one of the preeminent tasks of a vinedresser. These pruning techniques take into consideration the shape and...

John 14:15-31 1. The standard is established, v. 15-17 you love me…you keep my commandments…you receive the Holy Spirit  -Romans 8:1-9 2. The plan is revealed, v. 18-21 3. The distinction is established, v. 22-24 4. The function is revealed, v. 25-26 Primary function of the Holy Spirit is two-fold: a) teach b) remind 5. The peace is given, v. 27-31 Questions for reflection… 1. How often do you thi...

Righteous Influence Paraphrase of Jonathan Edwards: The spirit that is at work in a people is plainly observed so as to convince others that Christ is the son of God, died to save sinners, we are in great need of Him, and our affections for Him and God increases. -Genesis 4:2-5 True righteousness - aligns with God in our worship, in our life, and in our influence.   -Colossians 4:7-8 -John 12:9-11...

John 13:36-14:14 1. A promise, v. 36-38 -Psalm 103:9-14 He promises that He is with us in our darkest times. Psalm 23:4 He promises to give us wisdom if we ask. James 1:5 He promises that in all things He is at work. Romans 8:28 He promises to provide a way out of temptation. I Corinthians 10:13  He promises that as Christians we are forgiven forever. Hebrews 10:8-14 He promises that our salvation...