Posts Tagged ‘Bible stories’
12. The Almost Disciple in Each of Us
Watch Today’s Video It is easy to read these stories and judge the people who walked away. The rich young ruler loved his wealth. The hesitant followers kept saying, “First, let me…” The crowd abandoned Jesus when His teaching became difficult. Judas stayed close but never surrendered. Herod was fascinated but unchanged. Felix postponed obedience.…
11. The Religious Leaders, When Knowing Scripture Is Not Enough
Watch Today’s Video They knew the Scriptures better than almost anyone. They studied every command. They debated every interpretation. They memorized long passages. They could identify error and defend correct doctrine. Yet when the One promised by those Scriptures stood directly in front of them, they refused to follow Him. Jesus said: “You search the…
10. The Scribe Who Counted the Cost, “I Will Follow You Wherever You Go”
Watch Today’s Video He sounded completely committed. A scribe approached Jesus and boldly declared: “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” No hesitation. No conditions. No apparent limits. Many leaders would have celebrated the decision and immediately welcomed him into the movement. But Jesus did something unexpected. He did not make following Him sound…
09. Agrippa, Paul Did Not Waste His Audience
Watch Today’s Video Acts 26:24-29 Paul was the prisoner.Agrippa was the king. Paul could have used the moment to defend himself, gain sympathy, or argue for his release. Instead, he did something far more important. He tried to make a disciple. Paul told his story. He explained what Jesus had done in his life. He…
08. Felix, When I Have a Convenient Time
The People Who Almost Followed Jesus · Part 08 ▶ Watch Today’s Video Also on YouTube → Acts 24:24-27 There may be few words more dangerous than these: “Not now.” Felix had an extraordinary opportunity. The apostle Paul stood before him and spoke about faith in Jesus Christ. Felix listened. Then Paul began reasoning with…
07. Herod, Fascinated but Unchanged
The People Who Almost Followed Jesus · Part 07 ▶ Watch Today’s Video Also on YouTube → Luke 23:8-11; Mark 6:20 Herod was interested in spiritual things. He listened to John the Baptist. He was intrigued by him. He even recognized that John was a righteous and holy man. And when Jesus finally stood before…
06. Pilate, Knowing the Truth but Refusing the Cost
The People Who Almost Followed Jesus · Part 06 ▶ Watch Today’s Video Also on YouTube → John 18-19 Pilate had a problem. He knew the truth. But he was not willing to pay the price of acting on it. After questioning Jesus, Pilate repeatedly came back to the same conclusion: Jesus was innocent. “I…
05. Judas, Close to Jesus, But Never Surrendered
The People Who Almost Followed Jesus · Part 05 ▶ Watch Today’s Video Also on YouTube → Matthew 26:14-25 Judas may be one of the most frightening warnings in the entire Bible. Because Judas was not far from Jesus. He was astonishingly close. He heard Jesus teach with his own ears. He watched the blind…
12. Don’t Leave Home Without It
The Power of Stories. Series Finale Twelve weeks ago, we started with a simple picture. A worker carrying a tool pouch. Since then, we’ve filled that pouch together. A story for sharing the gospel. A story for people who have wandered. A story for shame. A story for fear. A story for failure. A story…
11. The Story That Started a Movement
The Power of Stories. Series What does it take to start a movement? More money? Better buildings? Professional leaders? A detailed strategic plan? The movement that changed the world began with none of those things. It began with a small group of ordinary believers gathered in prayer, waiting for the promise of Jesus. Then Pentecost…