John 8

"Dear Friend, The verses below come from a very contentious time when the religious leaders were trying to trick Me into a religious trap so they..."

The church is not a rock-throwing society ... The story of Jesus and the woman caught in adultery teaches us how the church should deal with sinful people ... because the church is full of sinful people.

"Dear Searcher, There is only one message that you must hear today. This message is the one truth on which your eternal destiny pivots. So rather than..."

What in the world did Jesus actually write? Phil Ware reflects on the Ray Rice debacle and speaks about Jesus' encounter with the teachers of the law and the Pharisees and a woman caught in the very act of adultery.

Would I be willing to drop my stone first? Tom Norvell reminds us of a well known truth we so often forget and even more infrequently apply.

"Dear Disciple, In the verses below, I want you to notice a few things about the ongoing contentious dealings I had with the religious leaders. They....."

So how do we keep on keeping on after the angel leaves? Phil Ware begins a 4 part series on Mary, the mother of Jesus, called Windows to Wonder, and talks about how the angel left Mary and Mary's life began to unfold with challenges and difficulties, but she maintained faith.

"Dear Seeker, When seen in the darkness of a moonless sky away from the light pollution from your cities, the billions upon billions of stars merge..."

"The people said [to Jesus], "Now we know you are possessed by a demon. Even Abraham and the prophets died, but you say, 'Anyone who obeys my teaching...."

"[Jesus said to the people,] "Your father Abraham rejoiced as he looked forward to my coming. He saw it and was glad." The people said, "You aren't..."

"As [Jesus] was speaking, the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in the act of adultery. They put her in...."

"[After Jesus had said he is the light of the world, the] Pharisees replied, "You are making those claims about yourself! Such testimony is not valid."..."

"[To the Jews, Jesus continued,] "For you are the children of your father the devil... So when I tell the truth, you just naturally don't believe me!....."

"[To the Jews, Jesus continued,] "No, you are imitating your real father." They replied, "We aren't illegitimate children! God himself is our true...."

""Who are you?" [the people] demanded. Jesus replied, "The one I have always claimed to be. I have much to say about you and much to condemn, but I..."

"[Continuing his reply to the Jews, Jesus said,] "Yes, I realize that you are descendants of Abraham. And yet some of you are trying to kill me because..."

"Later Jesus said to [the people] again, "I am going away. You will search for me but will die in your sin. You cannot come where I am going." The..."

"Dear Precious Disciple, So what did I write in the dirt with My finger? I know many of you have wondered this about the episode in the verses below...."

With all the voices telling you who you are, who will you trust? Max Lucado uses the woman caught in adultery to remind us of the accusing voices we hear in our head and in our life and reminds us that this is from the adversary, the devil and challenges us to listen to the voice of Jesus.

"[The Jewish leaders] kept demanding an answer [to their question about the woman caught in adultery, so Jesus] stood up again and said, "All right,..."

"Then many who heard [Jesus] say these things [about always doing what pleases the Father] believed in him. Jesus said to the people who believed...."

"The people retorted [to Jesus], "You Samaritan devil! Didn't we say all along that you were possessed by a demon?" "No," Jesus said, "I have no..."

Where can I find true freedom? Tom Norvell thinks about July 4th and reminds us that freedom is found in Jesus.

"Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman [caught in adultery], "Where are your accusers? Didn't even one of them condemn you?" "No, Lord,"....."

"[Jesus continued his reply to the Jews,] "A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son is part of the family forever. So if the Son sets..."

"Jesus said to the people who believed in him, "You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the..."

"Jesus straightened up and asked [the woman caught in the act of adultery], "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?" "No one, sir," she said. ..."

""If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.""

"Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.""

""But we are descendants of Abraham," [the Jews] said. "We have never been slaves to anyone. What do you mean, 'You will be set free'?" Jesus..."

"[Jesus continued his response to the Pharisees' accusation,] "Your own law says that if two people agree about something, their witness is accepted as..."

"[After Jesus told the Pharisees the Father sent him and was a witness for him, they asked] "Where is your father?" Jesus answered, "Since you..."

Inspirational illustration of John 8:10-11 -- "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?" "No one sir." she said. "Then neither do I condemn you," Jesus declared. "Go now and leave your life of sin."

Inspirational illustration of John 8:10-11 -- "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?" "No one, sir," she said. "Then neither do I condemn you," Jesus declared. "Go now and leave your life of sin."

Inspirational illustration of John 8:31-32 -- "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

The call to be holy is not a call to be self-righteous, but to humbly approach God, live holy lives, and love sinners as Jesus did! Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead through worship in song, the Lord's Supper, a powerful message from God's word, and a blessing to enable us to worship from home or with family and friends in a meaningful way.

Have I truly decided to follow Jesus no matter where it may lead me? Jesus is the artist and the potter; each of us needs to be the canvas and clay where he creates a masterpiece. Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead through worship in song, the Lord's Supper, a powerful message from God's word, and a blessing to enable us to worship from home or with family and friends in a meaningful way and ask this important question: Can I rea

Is Jesus claiming to be God? Phil Ware begins a series of messages on the "I AM" sayings of the Bible.

Jesus calls us beyond the narrow caricatures of grace. Phil Ware continues his series called UNPREDICTABLE about Jesus and his love and grace and call to follow him in holiness and reminds us that grace calls us from sin and death and to a life of holiness.

"[Jesus said,] "And the one who sent me is with me — he has not deserted me. For I always do what pleases him.""

"When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said,"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.""

"When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.""

"When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.""

"[Jesus warned the crowds,] "I told you that you would die in your sins; if you do not believe that I am the one I claim to be, you will indeed die in your..."

"Even as [Jesus] spoke, many put their faith in him."

"When they kept on questioning [Jesus about the woman caught in the act of adultery, Jesus] straightened up and said to them, "If any one of you is without sin,...."

"[Addressing the people in the Temple, Jesus continued,] "I tell you the truth, anyone who obeys my teaching will never die!""

"Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, "I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won't have to walk in darkness, because you will..."

Inspirational illustration of John 8:7 -- Let him who is without sin throw the first stone

Inspirational illustration of John 8:30 -- Even as he spoke, many put their faith in him.

Inspirational illustration of John 8:12 -- When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.

Inspirational illustration of John 8:24 -- I told you that you would die in your sins; if you do not believe that I am the one I claim to be, you will indeed die in your sins.

Whose voice do you listen to? Satan is the Father of lies and tries to get us to believe his cruel and ugly lies.

What are you reaching for? We show we are Jesus' disciples by what we do, but so often what we reach for is the wrong thing.

Does it really matter if we simply adjust our definition of truth to fit our own way of living? Rubel Shelly reminds us that while we can adjust many things to fit our lifestyle and personal reality, truth is still truth despite our protestations and personal journey.

How old are you? Aren't we glad Jesus has always been around even though we may be as old as dirt!

Who is that little child in that manger who looks so tiny and fragile? Phil Ware begins a four series set of articles for Advent and this first one is called BEFORE and focuses on Jesus being God, pre-existent before the world began.

Why do we often emphasize one, but forget the other? Phil Ware writes about the grace of God to save us from sin and for holy living.

Sometimes a little light can make a world of difference! Rubel Shelly reminds us of the powerful quality of a simple flashlight to dispel darkness.

What will you do when the lights all go off? Rubel Shelly talks about finding our way when we are trapped in darkness: look for Jesus to light the way.

Are you playing with poison? Sin always hurts us and harms those we love, but Satan often delays our consequences so that we can get more and more involved in it and then he deeply wounds us and those we love.

We rejoice in the grace so lavishly given us in Jesus by obeying the Lord. Phil Ware concludes his six-part series on the man with leprosy that Jesus heals (Mark 1:35-45) and how we can learn to impact the lives of others as Jesus did.

Jesus asks us to trust him — not just for receiving our salvation, but also by obeying him in our daily lives. Phil Ware concludes his six-part series on the man with leprosy that Jesus heals (Mark 1:35-45) and how we can learn to impact the lives of others as Jesus did.

The story of the Tower of Babel is a reminder of the confusion that ultimately results from refusing to obey God's will. James Nored and Phil Ware share in thought and video several important truths about the Tower of Babel story and the human resistance to the will of God.

What's shining in that darkness? Rubel Shelly talks about how important it is for us to be light for the dark places of our world.

Can you see the light from where you are? Jesus is our lighthouse, the light in the darkness sent to guide us safely home.

Will we let Jesus be the Ringmaster of our lives? Even when things go horribly bad, we can work in tandem with Jesus.

Let's celebrate TRUE freedom Despite common misconceptions, freedom is not granted by governments, nor won on a battlefield. True freedom comes from God and God alone.

Have you found the right time and the right light? The right time and the right light are necessary for us to find the right answers.

"Dear Believer, Somewhere along the way, My light shown into your heart and changed you. More than just the light from the bright star that guided the..."

A country's independence day may not last forever. I know one independence day that does. I celebrate my independence every day. Jesus set me free from my sin.

We want to beleive the lies that let us do what we want. Satan feeds us lies that let us feel good about doing what we really wanted to do all along.

when we’re looking for a brave way to heal our relationships, our hearts & the internet! Ann Voskamp reminds us that there is no harm in just listening, and there can be great healing and hope and transformation.

Why would God lead us into temptation? Doesn't God want us victorious over temptation? Phil Ware and Andy Johnson help us look at our prayer for deliverance from temptation and the evil one.

Who are you judging before looking at your own life? Before we criticize others for being too busy, maybe we ought to look at our own schedules!

"Dear Friend, There are many voices that call out to you and seek to win your heart. There are many distractions in your busy and high-tech culture..."

Because he knew the true and living God, the heart behind the Scriptures, he could recognize the forger, the fraud — Satan — who tried to distort and misuse truth and Scripture. James Nored and Phil Ware discuss the temptations and trials of Jesus and why they are important to us and what they have to say to us as people who are part of God's story.

Why do we love the darkness so much? Phil Ware continues his series on Jesus, I AM, and his claim to be God with us, who brings light into our lives.

Some things you have to believe or you have nothing worth believing in! Phil Ware continues his series on I AM, God's handwritten messages from heaven and focuses on the bottom line faith requirement -- Jesus is God come in human flesh.

What would keep you from doing what you need to do? We must not let critics intimidate us into being silent about the truth of Jesus.

Jesus came to bring us freedom from bondage to Satan and his power. Phil Ware reminds us the battle we are in with Satan with our lives and how Jesus can end our bondage to him.

Can we be delivered from our darkness. Larry Davies reminds us of the power of a story about lighthouses and how Jesus is our lighthouse.

What are you connected to the most? We are connected to our iPhones, iPads, iTouch, iTunes, iMac, iChat, but have we lost the connection to the I AM?

Is your marriage really hopeless? Infidelity wrecks lives and destroys families, but only by coming to the truth can its impact be healed.

Common knowledge isn't always right There are common beliefs that are completely wrong, like the idea that the Great Wall of China is the only manmade object visible from space. The Bible contains nothing but truth.

What have you been thinking about lately? More than needing to think, we need to think about the right things!

Why would the sinless Son give himself, surrender his life and his dignity, to save those who were ungodly, helpless, sinners, and enemies of God? James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that Jesus gave his life for us because of his love for us and his unwillingness to leave us in sin and how his love defined