Sunday, March 20, 2016

March 20, 2016 | Pastor John Bayles | Palm Sunday: The Inseparable Unity | John 5:16-30



In this third discourse, John returns to the content of his opening prologue: namely the nature of the Word, the Son of God. This is much more than a man claiming to be God in some independent way from the established revelation of Scripture. The Jewish authorities were hoping that Jesus would simply say that He was a new God. This would be a clear line to a charge of blasphemy. However, He is awakening his hearers, His sheep, those who will hear and believe, to the very reason for His coming.

Sunday, January 17, 2016

January 17, 2016 | Pastor John Bayles | The Hearty Greeting | Galatians 1:1-5



"Good morning." "It's a beautiful day." Or a more dated greeting "Top of the morning to you!" These are all common greetings we give even to strangers each day. They are meant to produce a sense of cheer and fellowship with others. In contrast, though the words are equally as cheerful and beautiful, Paul gives the full substance of his calling, ministry and message to the Galatian church. After we analyze all of his words and phrases, we will recognize much more than a simple greeting, presented to cheer or encourage the hearer.