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Gift of Gifts, Part 2

A Gift Propelled by Love

At Christmas, God showed his love for us by sending his only son to give us life through propitiation for our sins.

The Cross: Our Method and Motivation for Mission

When some Greeks came to see Jesus, he knew that his death on the cross was near. His thought process in response to their request demonstrated his commitment to the glory of God and the salvation of all people.

We Believe, Part 5

We Believe Christ is Risen

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most consequential event in human history. It has altered the fate of nations, transformed cultures, and changed billions of individual lives. The question confronting each of us is this: Have a few zealous disciples fooled billions of people, or did a loving God come to us, die for us, and raise from the dead for us?  At Covenant Life, we are answering that question, very clearly and very simply: we believe.

Habits of Grace, Part 4

Service

Jesus repeatedly boils his life and mission down to a call to serve. All the Bible’s commands to serve others are rooted in and reference back to him.

Last Words, Part 9

The Farewell Prayer of Jesus

Just hours before his death, Jesus prays. He prays that his father would glorify him as well as keep and sanctify his disciples.

Last Words, Part 8

Access to God

We can know the Father clearly and we can approach the Father directly because the Father loves us personally. So, even in a troubled world, we take courage.

Last Words, Part 7

Real Joy

The happiest people are not the richest or most successful ones. The happiest people are those who have found their joy in Jesus Christ.

Last Words, Part 6

Jesus Prepares Us for the Mission

The Holy Spirit will come to convict the world, guide his disciples, and glorify Jesus.

Last Words, Part 5

Handling the World’s Hate

Jesus warns his disciples that they should expect the world to hate them. However, by employing the Holy Spirit's help, they will bear fruit and endure when the going gets tough.

Last Words, Part 4

Bearing Fruit Rooted in the Love of Jesus

Jesus calls his disciples to live lives that bear much fruit, fruit that is rooted in his unsearchable love for them.

Last Words, Part 2

Believing is Seeing

The most practical thing in a time of testing is believing what Jesus teaches about the One God, who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Because that is what will provide stability for your troubled souls. It will provide fuel for you service. It will truly thrill you, because this is who God is.

Last Words, Part 1

Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled

Our hearts move from troubled to tranquil when we believe that Jesus holds our future.

The Gospel of John: So That You May Believe, Part 26

Do You Love Jesus?

After Jesus' resurrection, Peter's denials hung over him like a cloud. Jesus asked a series of painful questions that led to Peter's restoration and commissioning to a life of ministry.

The Gospel of John: So That You May Believe, Part 25

When Jesus Calls Your Name

When Jesus called Mary by name, she immediately recognized him and became a daughter of God.

The Kind of Death He Died

The Gospel of John: So That You May Believe, Part 24

Behold, Believe, and Bow

Jesus is eternal, all-powerful, able to cleanse, and your supreme protector, so bow to him willingly.

The Gospel of John: So That You May Believe, Part 23

The Cross and Christian Love

On the night before his betrayal, Jesus loves his enemy. And then commands his disciples to love one another.

The Gospel of John: So That You May Believe, Part 21

Belief and Unbelief

Why is it that some people believe and others do not?

The Gospel of John: So That You May Believe, Part 20

A Different Kind of King

Leaders that we can truly admire are few and far between. That leaves us aching for better. Jesus is that true and better king.

The Gospel of John: So That You May Believe, Part 19

Responding to Resurrection Power

In John 12 we see how the resurrection of Lazarus is a polarizing event that forces us to respond. Do we embrace Jesus with extravagant devotion like Mary or forcefully reject him like the religious leaders?

The Gospel of John: So That You May Believe, Part 18

I Am the Resurrection and the Life

Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead so that we might glorify God, believing Jesus is the resurrection and the life.

The Gospel of John: So That You May Believe, Part 17

Are You a Part of Jesus’ Flock?

Are you one of Jesus' sheep? Nothing could be more important.

The Gospel of John: So That You May Believe, Part 16

One Thing I Know

We need Jesus, the Light of the World at the beginning, in the middle and at the end. We need Jesus, the Light of the World, right now. At this very moment. At every moment.

Fellowship with God

Christian fellowship not only involves the gathering of believers, but we also enter fellowship with God through our faith in the Lord Jesus.

The Gospel of John: So That You May Believe, Part 15

I Am the Light of the World

Jesus gives this call: "Follow me and you will no longer walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."

The Gospel of John: So That You May Believe, Part 14

Living Water

Jesus proclaimed is an invitation to receive from him rivers of living water which will strengthen and encourage us for the work before us.

The Gospel of John: So That You May Believe, Part 13

Jesus Among Skeptics

Jesus doesn't dismiss unbelief, he addresses and speaks to the heart of it. Talk to Jesus about your doubts.

The Gospel of John: So That You May Believe, Part 12

I Am the Bread of Life

Jesus is what you need for time and eternity. Believe in him.

The Gospel of John: So That You May Believe, Part 11

I AM! Do Not Fear

Jesus Christ is the only one who can take your deepest fears away. Run to him, trust him, and hold on to him with all your heart, soul, and strength and he will take care of your deepest needs.

The Gospel of John: So That You May Believe, Part 10

Eternal Life, Eternal Judgment

How do I gain eternal life? How do I avoid eternal judgment? These ought to be the two most important questions in the mind of every living person.

The Gospel of John: So That You May Believe, Part 9

Spiritual Satisfaction

In one encounter with Jesus, the Samaritan woman received a spiritual satisfaction so refreshing it was like springs of water flowing through her heart. That can happen to you, too.

The Gospel of John: So That You May Believe, Part 8

Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ

Put your faith in the Lord, Jesus Christ, and you will have eternal life. Have faith not only in what he can do for you, but also in who he is and in his word.

The Gospel of John: So That You May Believe, Part 7

Serving the Surpassing Savior

Jesus is the Surpassing Savior and it's all about Him. He must increase, I must decrease.

The Gospel of John: So That You May Believe, Part 6

You Must Be Born Again

You cannot save yourself. But you can find eternal life by lifting up your eyes to Christ lifted up on the cross.

The Gospel of John: So That You May Believe, Part 5

Destroy This Temple And In Three Days I Will Raise It Up

Jesus' zeal for his Father's house drove him to clear the temple. But soon his body would be destroyed and raised in three days, providing a new way for God to dwell with all who believe in him.

The Gospel of John: So That You May Believe, Part 4

Wedding in Crisis

By intervening in a wedding in crisis, Jesus revealed his glory and his disciples believed.

The Gospel of John: So That You May Believe, Part 3

Ordinary People Meet the Extraordinary Jesus

In a rather ordinary way, ordinary people meet and follow Jesus and are so impressed by him that they tell others about him, who in turn become followers and then tell others.

The Gospel of John: So That You May Believe, Part 2

Behold, the Lamb of God

John is the witness. Jesus is the Christ.

The Gospel of John: So That You May Believe, Part 1

The Word

John begins his gospel by introducing his readers to the Word, the witness, the problem, and the solution.

Forty: Forward Together, Part 10

The Holy Spirit: God’s Empowering Presence

The Holy Spirit, who raised Christ from the dead, comes to live inside Christ-followers forever!

I Am, Part 7

I Am the True Vine

We bear fruit for God's glory by abiding in Christ.

I Am, Part 6

I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life

Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in Jesus. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

I Am, Part 5

I Am the Good Shepherd

Jesus is the good shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep.

I Am, Part 3

I Am the Bread of Life

Jesus is the divine Son of the Father, the true bread who came down from heaven and died to give eternal life to everyone who will truly believe in Him.

I Am, Part 1

I Am the Light of the World

Jesus says, "I Am the Light of the World."

What Child Is This?, Part 1

God With Us

Our holy God has come in human flesh to give us life and grace.

Walking in the Light of Jesus

Let the Gospel of Jesus Christ be a light to you when all the lights go out.

Persecution and Heresy in the Ancient Church, Part 3

Gnosticism, Marcionism, and Montanism

This class examines some ancient heresies which threatened the church in the second and third centuries. Pressure from these errors led to the development of the canon of Scripture.