Responding to Jesus: How You Respond Says What You Believe

John 11:45-12:8

When God does something amazing, people respond. A few weeks ago we studied the miracle of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead in John 11:1-44. In this passage Jesus had just performed arguably the best miracle in his repertoire of miracles; bringing someone back from the dead. The people who were there to see it were amazed! 

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Caring Comes From God

Have you ever wondered where the heart of a mother came from? The natural ability to nurture seems to be hardwired in women.

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Glorified Through Weakness

Is there something redemptive about pain, suffering and even death? The answer is yes! Satan is looking to kill and destroy but God can use those same circumstances to reveal His glory. 

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The Real Sheep of the Good Shepherd

Once again Jesus uses the shepherd illustration to reveal what a true relationship with Jesus the Messiah looks like. So many people today say, “I know Jesus” when in reality they really don’t know Him at all, because they don’t have a real relationship with Him.

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Overcoming the Obstacles to Faith

Very early on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had risen. They were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?” (Mark 16:2–3)
 
There are 5 major obstacles to faith and Christianity. There is the logical obstacle, “Christianity doesn’t make sense.” Then there is the emotional obstacle, “I prayed and I don’t feel like there is anything different.” Many struggle with

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