Jesus, the Good Shepherd

I want to use this note to help make today’s sermon more edifying.  In John 10, Jesus says, “I am the good shepherd.” But what does that mean? What is the significance? He has referenced bread, light, door, and now—Shepherd! If we did not have Ezekiel 34, we...

Abundant Life

This morning, we are going to dig into John 10:10, The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. We must get into the Greek to get the most accurate understanding of what Jesus is communicating with this...

Assurance of Salvation Past or Present?

What does the Bible teach about finding assurance of salvation? Do I look to my past or find assurance in the present? I was taught to tell people that their assurance of salvation is found in remembering the day they believed the gospel. When did they ask Jesus in...

Believe, Believe, Believe

How can a person be saved from hell and assured of entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ? That question is one of the most important questions that can be asked and must be answered. “Without faith, it is impossible to please God, for...