John 8:31-58

"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..."

"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....."

"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...."

"[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...."

"[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..."

"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.

"[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..."

"[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..."

""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..."

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."

"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...."

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.