We wrapped up the I AM series yesterday with a final message on Jesus' most politically incorrect statement ever:
“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." (John 14:6)
How could Jesus say such a statement? Doesn't He know that it's offensive to say that your religion is better than someone else's? And isn't this somewhat arrogant - to believe that your way is the ONLY WAY to heaven?
"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
How important is it for the branch to stay connected to the vine? Is there anything a branch can do it on its own without the vine?
According to Jesus, He is the vine and we are the branches. And without Him, we can do nothing. Check out this week's message in the I AM series to find out why and what you can do to stay connected to the true Vine.
“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
This week's message in the I AM series is based on one of the inspirational and grace filled encounters that Jesus ever had. The statement appears at the end of a dialogue between Jesus, some mean spirited Pharisees, and a woman caught in adultery.
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep." (John 10:11)
In the first message of the I AM series, we heard Jesus declare His power and His divinity. In this message, we heard how Jesus plans to use that power and divinity - that is, to lay down His life for us.
In a world where power corrupts even the best of people, come see how Jesus uses His power for the sake of His sheep.
"Who do you say that I am?" Jesus asked a lot of questions during His time on earth, but none more important than that. The answer to that question will impact both your life on this earth and your eternity.
That's why we started a new series yesterday called I AM. The series will look at 5 of Jesus' I AM statements and we'll use Jesus' own words to help us answer the question of "who is Jesus?"
Here is the first message in the series - based on John 11:25 - where Jesus said "I am the Resurrection and the Life."
