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January 23, 2005

Pastor Chuck Jarvis

SERMON SERIES: THAT YOU MIGHT BELIEVE

THE GOSPEL OF JOHN

SERMON #22: "GRABBING ONTO GRACE"

John 8:1-11

I. The Failure of the Pharisees to "Grab onto Grace" (8:1-6a)

A. The Pharisees failure to grab onto grace was marked by an arrogant attitude toward people. (8:1-3)

B. The Pharisees failure to grab onto grace was marked by an arrogant attitude toward scripture. (8:4,5a)

C. The Pharisees failure to grab onto grace was marked by an arrogant attitude toward Jesus. (8:5b,6a)

II. The Teaching of our Savior on "Grabbing onto Grace" (8:6b-11)

A. Jesus taught that grabbing onto grace is marked by compassion ( 8:6b,7)

B. Jesus taught that grabbing onto grace is marked by conviction ( 8:8,9)

C. Jesus taught that grabbing onto grace is marked by forgiveness ( 8:10,11)

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January 9, 2005

Pastor Chuck Jarvis

SERMON SERIES: THAT YOU MIGHT BELIEVE

THE GOSPEL OF JOHN

SERMON #20: "THE CHARACTER OF TRUE OBEDIENCE"

John 7:1-29

I. True Obedience is characterized by courage. (7:1-9)

A. Courage in the face of opposition (7:1-5)

B. Courage in the face of uncertainty (7:6-9)

II. True obedience is characterized by humility. (7:10-19)

A. Humility in relation to God’s work ( 7:10 -14)

B. Humility in relation to God’s word ( 7:15 ,16)

C. Humility in relation to God’s will ( 7:17 -19)

III. True obedience is characterized by justice. (7:20-29)

A. Justice toward others despite appearance ( 7:20 -24)

B. Justice toward others despite background ( 7:25 -29)

January 2, 2005

Pastor Chuck Jarvis

“CLOSING THE DOOR ON 2004”

Proverbs 3:1-10

As we close the door on 2004, let’s consider these divine commands and their corresponding promised blessings …

Divine Command Promised Blessing

(3:1,2) Be Committed Long Life

(3:3,4) Be Compassionate Good Testimony

(3:5,6) Be Calm God’s Direction

(3:7,8) Be Considerate On-going Satisfaction

(3:9,10) Be Caring Abundant Resources

December 19, 2004

Pastor Chuck Jarvis

“THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE BIRTH OF CHRIST”

GALATIANS 4:4,5

I. The Birth of Christ demonstrates that God is always on time. (4:4a)

A. On time in the Old Testament

B. On time in the New Testament

C. On time in our lives

II. The Birth of Jesus Christ demonstrates that God meets people where

they are. (4:4b,5a)

A. As evidenced by the Humility of Christ

B. As evidenced by the Birth of Christ

C. As evidenced by the Redemption of Christ

III. The Birth of Jesus Christ demonstrates that God changes people from

what they are to what they can be. (4:5b)

A. Changed by the Grace of God

B. Changed by the Love of God

December 12, 2004

Pastor Chuck Jarvis

SERMON SERIES: THAT YOU MIGHT BELIEVE

THE GOSPEL OF JOHN

SERMON #19: "WILL YOU LEAVE ME TOO?"

John 6:52-71

I. Jesus’ explanation of the gospel of salvation (5:52-59)

A. To believe in Jesus is to experience eternal life. (6:52-54)

B. To believe in Jesus is to experience eternal security. (6:55,56)

C. To believe in Jesus is to experience eternal relationship. ( 6:57 )

D. To believe in Jesus is to experience eternal pardon. (6:58,59)

II. Man’s response to the gospel of salvation (5:60-71)

A. The response of rejection (6:60-66)

1. Rejection of God’s Truth (6:60,61)

2. Rejection of God’s Plan (6:62,63)

3. Rejection of God’s Son (6:64-66)

B. The response of belief (6:67-71)

1. Belief in Jesus’ words (6:67,68)

2. Belief in Jesus’ identity (6:69)

3. Belief in Jesus’ work (6:70,71)

November 28, 2004

Pastor Chuck Jarvis

SERMON SERIES: THAT YOU MIGHT BELIEVE

THE GOSPEL OF JOHN

SERMON #17: "NO ORDINARY BREAD"

John 6:22-40

I. No Ordinary Bread because of what is required to obtain it. (6:22-29)

A. It is obtained not by works, but by faith in Jesus,
The miracle worker. (6:22-25)

B. It is obtained not by works, but by faith in Jesus,
The life giver. (6:26-29)

II. No Ordinary Bread because of who it is that provides it. (6:30-40)

A. It is provided by God the Father who sent the Bread of Life. (6:30-33)

B. It is provided by God the Son who is the Bread of Life. (6:34-40)

November 21, 2004

Pastor Chuck Jarvis

SERMON SERIES: THAT YOU MIGHT BELIEVE

THE GOSPEL OF JOHN

SERMON #16: "RIDING OUT THE STORMS OF LIFE"

John 6:16-21

I. The Occasion for the Storms of Life. (6:16,17a)

A. Often in the midst of being joyful (6:16)

B. Often in the midst of being obedient (6:17a)

II. The Experience of the Storms of Life. (6:17b-19)

A. Often includes loneliness (6:17b)

B. Often includes despair (6:18)

C. Often includes fear (6:19)

III. The Answer to the Storms of Life. (6:20,21)

A. Recognizing Jesus in the midst of the storm (6:20)

B. Receiving Jesus in the midst of the storm (6:21)

November 14, 2004

Pastor Chuck Jarvis

SERMON SERIES: THAT YOU MIGHT BELIEVE

THE GOSPEL OF JOHN

SERMON #15: "THE ABUNDANT SUPPLY OF OUR SAVIOR: JESUS FEEDS THE FIVE THOUSAND"

John 6:1-15

I. The Commitment of our Savior. (6:1-14)

A. Committed to ministering to people despite physical fatigue (6:1,3,4)

B. Committed to ministering to people despite spiritual fatigue (6:2; Matthew 14:14)

C. Committed to ministering to people despite emotional fatigue (Matthew 14:12,13)

II. The Concern of our Savior. (6:5,6)

A. Concerned for the crowds (6:5a)

B. Concerned for the individual (6:5b,6)

III. The Care of our Savior. (6:7-13)

A. Care that goes far beyond money (6:7)

B. Care that utilizes the insignificant (6:8,9)

C. Care that meets all our needs (6:10-13)

D. Care that always does what is best (6:14-15)

November 7, 2004

Pastor Chuck Jarvis

SERMON SERIES: THAT YOU MIGHT BELIEVE

THE GOSPEL OF JOHN

SERMON #14: "THE DEITY OF JESUS CHRIST: JESUS IS GOD!"

John 5:17-47

I. The Proofs of the Deity of Christ. (5:17-26)

A. Because Jesus said He was God (5:17,18)

B. Because Jesus has the power to give life (5:19-21)

C. Because Jesus has the power to execute judgment (5:22,23,27)

D. Because Jesus has the power to save men (5:24-27)

E. Because Jesus has the power to raise the dead (5:28-30)

II. The Witnesses to the Deity of Christ. (5:31-39)

A. The Witness of the Holy Spirit (5:31,32)

B. The Witness of John the Baptist (5:33-35)

C. The Witness of the work of God (5:36)

D. The Witness of God the Father (5:37,38)

E. The Witness of the scriptures (5:39)

III. The Response to the Deity of Christ. (5:40-47)

A. Men refuse to come to Christ (5:40,41)

B. Men reject the love of God (5:42)

C. Men receive false "messiahs" (5:43)

D. Men seek the praise of men (5:44)

E. Men reject the scriptures (5:45-47)

September 26, 2004

Pastor Chuck Jarvis

SERMON SERIES: THAT YOU MIGHT BELIEVE

THE GOSPEL OF JOHN

SERMON #13: "CONFLICTING RELIGIONS"

John 5:1-16

I. Real "Religion" (5:1-9a)

A. Real "Religion" focuses on people (5:1-2)

1. Jesus went to where people were (5:1)

2. Jesus sought to minister to the individual (5:2)

B. Real "Religion" recognizes the need (5:3-7)

1. The desperate need of people (5:3)

2. The hopeless need of people (5:4-7)

C. Real "Religion" knows the remedy (5:8,9a)

1. The Power of Christ, which is instantly available (5:8)

2. The Power of Christ, which is experienced by faith (5:9a)

II. Dead "Religion" (5:9b-16)

A. Dead "Religion" focuses on rules (5:9b-12)

1. Being concerned only about codes (5:9b,10)

2. Being concerned only about control (5:11,12)

B. Dead "Religion" misunderstands the need (5:13-14)

1. The need Jesus desires to meet (5:13)

2. The need that results from sin (5:14)

C. Dead "Religion" rejects the remedy (5:15,16)

1. By choosing to ignore who Christ really is (5:15)

2. By choosing to ignore what Christ is doing (5:16)

September 19, 2004

Pastor Chuck Jarvis

“Giving from Want Rather than Wealth"

Mark 12:41-44

I. Jesus sees our Actions (12:41,42)

A. Actions of selfishness and pride. (12:41)

B. Actions of sacrifice and humility. (12:42)

II. Jesus knows our Hearts (12:43,44)

A. Hearts characterized by convenience (12:44a)

B. Hearts characterized by commitment (12:43,44b)

August 15, 2004

Pastor Chuck Jarvis

SERMON SERIES: THAT YOU MIGHT BELIEVE

THE GOSPEL OF JOHN

SERMON #12: “WHY DO YOU BELIEVE?"

John 4:43-54

I. The Belief of the Samaritans (4:43,44)

A. Their faith was expressed by eagerness (4:43)

B. Their faith was based on words/revelation (4:44)

II. The Belief of the Galileans (4:45,46)

A. Their faith was impacted by evidence (4:45)

B. Their faith was based on wonders/miracles (4:46)

III. The Belief of the Official (4:47-54)

A. He expressed a crisis faith (4:47-49)

B. He expressed a confident faith (4:50)

C. He experienced a confirmed faith (4:51-53a)

D. He expressed a contagious faith (4:53b,54)

"Why do you believe?"

August 8, 2004

Pastor Chuck Jarvis

SERMON SERIES: THAT YOU MIGHT BELIEVE

THE GOSPEL OF JOHN

SERMON #11: “WHAT MATTERS MOST TO YOU?"

John 4:27-42

I. What mattered most to the Disciples ... (4:27,31-33)

A. Man-made rules (4:27)

B. Man-related comforts (4:31-33)

II. What mattered most to the Woman ... (4:28-30)

A. Pursuing a relationship with Christ (4:28a)

B. Telling others about Christ (4:28b,29)

III. What mattered most to the Savior ... (4:32,34-42)

A. Doing the will of God (4:43,34)

B. Reaching people with the Gospel (4:35-42)

1. The plan of God in reaching people with the Gospel (4:35-38)

2. The power of God in reaching people with the Gospel (4:39-42)

"What matters most to you?"

June 20, 2004

Pastor Chuck Jarvis

SERMON SERIES: THAT YOU MIGHT BELIEVE

THE GOSPEL OF JOHN

SERMON #10: “JESUS CHRIST: THE GIVER OF LIVING WATER"

John 4:1-26

I. The General Strategy of the Giver of Living Water (4:1-6)

A. There was an overall movement away from the religious by Jesus. (4:1-3)

B. There was an overall movement toward from the needy by Jesus. (4:4-6)

II. The Specific Strategy of the Giver of Living Water (4:7-26)

A. Jesus targeted the unacceptable (4:7-9)

B. Jesus related to people right where they were (4:10-15)

C. Jesus identified their greatest need (4:16-24)

D. Jesus revealed Himself to them (4:25,26)

June 13, 2004

Pastor Chuck Jarvis

Captivating Christianity

Philippians 1:1-11

I. The Historical Background of the Philippian Believers (1:1,2)

A. An oppressed people (Acts 16:11,12)

B. An inconsequential people (Acts 16:13-15; cf. 16:6-10)

C. An emboldened people (Acts 16:16-40; Philippians 1:1,2)

II. The Captivating Christianity of the Philippian Believers (1:3-11)

A. The Effects of their Captivating Christianity (1:3,4)

1. They contributed positively to the thought life of Paul (1:3)

2. They contributed positively to the prayer life of Paul (1:4a)

3. They contributed positively to the emotional life of Paul (1:4b)

B. The Marks of their Captivating Christianity (1:5-8)

1. A personal commitment to the gospel of Christ (1:5,6)

2. A practical commitment to the gospel of Christ (1:7,8)

C. The Challenge of their Captivating Christianity (1:9-11)

1. To enlarge the territory and the effectiveness of their love. (1:9)

2. To stay focused on the things that are important (1:10a)

3. To maintain a godly testimony (1:10b,11)

June 6, 2004

Pastor Chuck Jarvis

SERMON SERIES: THAT YOU MIGHT BELIEVE

THE GOSPEL OF JOHN

SERMON #9: “RESPONDING TO THE LIGHT"

John 3:19-36

I. Man's response to the Light (3:19-30)

A. The response of men in general (3:19-21)

1. The response of the unbeliever (3:19,20)

2. The response of the believer (3:21)

B. The response of John the Baptist (3:22-30)

1. The concern about Jesus (3:22-26)

2. The response from John (3:27-30)

a. Success in ministry is determined by God. (3:27)

b. Calling in ministry is determined by God. (3:28)

c. Satisfaction in ministry is determined by God. (3:29,30)

II. The Preeminence of the Light (3:31-36)

A. Jesus is preeminent because He is from heaven. (3:31,32)

B. Jesus is preeminent because He speaks the truth. (3:33,34)

C. Jesus is preeminent because He has power to save. (3:35,36)

May 16, 2004

Pastor Chuck Jarvis

SERMON SERIES: THAT YOU MIGHT BELIEVE

THE GOSPEL OF JOHN

SERMON #8: “THE NEW BIRTH"

John 3:1-18

I. The Message of the New Birth (3:1-3)

A. The Recipient of the Message (3:1,2)

B. The Statement of the Message (3:3)

II. The Miracle of the New Birth (3:4-8)

A. A Miracle not accomplished by human effort (3:4)

B. A Miracle accomplished by the power of the Holy Spirit (3:5-8)

III. The Mystery of the New Birth (3:9-12)

A. A Mystery to Nicodemus (3:9,10)

B. A Mystery to the Pharisees (3:11,12)

IV. The Manifestation of the New Birth (3:13-18)

A. The Need for the Savior (3:13-15)

B. The Work of the Savior (3:16-18)

May 9, 2004

Pastor Chuck Jarvis

SERMON SERIES: THAT YOU MIGHT BELIEVE

THE GOSPEL OF JOHN

SERMON #7: “Who's Really in Charge?: The Authority of Our Savior"

John 2:12-25

I. Jesus expressed an obedient authority. (2:12,13)

A. A servant obedience ( 2:12 )

B. A scriptural obedience ( 2:13 )

II. Jesus expressed a passionate authority. (2:14-16)

A. A passionate authority about God’s glory ( 2:14 -16)

B. A passionate authority about His mission ( 2:17 )

III. Jesus expressed an omnipotent authority. (2:18-22)

A. An “all-powerful” authority over men ( 2:18 -20)

B. An “all-powerful” authority over death ( 2:21 ,22)

IV. Jesus expressed an omniscient authority. (2:23-25)

A. An “all-knowing” authority regarding man’s character ( 2:23 ,24)

B. An “all-knowing” authority regarding man’s heart ( 2:25 )

April 25, 2004

SERMON SERIES: THAT YOU MIGHT BELIEVE

THE GOSPEL OF JOHN

SERMON #6: “The First Sign of Our Savior"

John 2:1-11