Philippians 2:17-30

As Christians we are called to honor one another and esteem others above ourselves. In doing so we are honoring the head of the body, Jesus Christ.

John 8

“Jesus said to them, ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM'” (John 8:58).

John 15:1-17

“‘I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing'” (John 15:5).

John 14:1-6

Modern pluralism as an ideology is similar to ancient polytheism in that it asserts relativity: all gods are equal or all roads lead to God. But Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). This is in direct conflict with relativism. Jesus is not one god among many gods; Jesus is the LORD of Lords.

John 11:1-44

“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?'” (vv. 25-26)

Scripture references:

John 8:12-20

“Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life'” (John 8:12).

John 6:25-40

Labor for the food which endures to everlasting life, Jesus Himself. “I am the bread of life.”

First sermon of a series on the I AM’s of Christ in the book of John.

John 6:35-I AM the bread of life

John 8:12-I AM the light of the world

John 8:58-I AM

John 10:7-I AM the door of the sheep

John 10:11-I AM the good shepherd

John 11:25-I AM the resurrection and the life

John 14:6-I AM the way, the truth, and the life

John 15:1-I AM the true vine

Order of events:

-Reflection on membership in the local church

-New members recognized

-Reflection on baptism

-Water baptism