Name: The Light - John 1:6-13 - Matthew Niemier by Villas Grace Church
Duration: 30 min 41 s
Description: No matter how much the sun illuminates, there's still only one true light. One true light that illuminates eternal darkness. One true light that reveals salvation. One true light that illuminates grace for the children of God. Join us this Sunday for our sermon "The Light," from John 1:6-13, where we'll be encouraged in the eternal significance of the true light, Jesus Christ!

No matter how much the sun illuminates, there's still only one true light. One true light that illuminates eternal darkness. One true light that reveals salvation. One true light that illuminates grace for the children of God. Join us this Sunday for our sermon "The Light," from John 1:6-13, where we'll be encouraged in the eternal significance of the true light, Jesus Christ!

The Light - John 1:6-13 - Matthew Niemier

Artist are commissioned to design memorials of various kinds for the purpose of commemoration & remembrance. These memorials take the form of statues, plaques & architecture. As Believers, the cross acts as a memorial to commemorate the sacrifice that Jesus made for our sinfulness. In fact, the true meaning of the cross represents Jesus death, burial & resurrection for "For Our Injustice". Amazingly, all of this was predicted some 700 years prior by the prophet Isaiah in 53:1-12.

For Our Injustice - Isaiah 53:1-12 - Matthew Niemier

It can be argued that many governments operate as judge, jury & executioner. Whether it's present day or centuries past, this behavior is nothing new. In fact, the Romans allowed the Jewish leaders to behave in such a manner. In the Gospel of John, Jesus is under a tremendous amount of antagonism by the Jewish leaders. In fact, in John 8:1-11, they even attempted to entrap Him in order to be His "Judge, Jury & Executioners".

Judge, Jury & Executioners - John 8:1-11 - Matthew Niemier

Sunlight is responsible for all life, including the air we breathe & a plethora of other life sustaining necessities. The sun can be an underestimated source of power. For example, not only does it produce life, but it also has the ability to destroy that which comes into its direct path. Jesus' testimony in John 8:12-21 proclaims that He is "The Light of Life". Not only does His Light guide us toward eternal life, but also eternal seperation for those who reject His testimony.

The Light Of Life - John 8:12-21 - Matthew Niemier

In 1990 Junior Reid & the Soup Dragons had a song titled: "I'm Free". Some of the lyrics included, "I'm free to do what I want any old time". Sure, we're free to do what we want, just not any old time. This is because temporary freedom is blind to eternal enslavement. We know from John 8:31-36 that Jesus is our only source for "True Freedom," which is not temporary, but eternal! So, yes, you are free to do what you want, but just know that the time it takes to live out your fantasy of freedom is limited.

True Freedom - John 8;31 - 36 - Matthew Niemier

When Pinocchio lied, it was apparent from his growing nose. What if the same were true about our adversary? Would the world still buy into his manipulation? Is there even a method for detecting such lies? Yes, the Bible! In John 8:37-47 & in our sermon, "Lies of Our Adversary" Jesus rebukes satanic manipulation by declaring: "Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature, because he is a liar and the father of lies."

Lies Of Our Adversary - John 8:37-47 - Matthew Niemier

Forgeries & fakes have been around since the beginning of time. However, time is the one thing that forgeries & fakes cannot withstand. Eventually, all forms of deception come to light. This is why the Resurrection of Jesus is so amazing! Never has there been proof that His appearing post-crucifixion was that of forgery. In fact, God gives us five evidences that verify "The Authenticated Resurrection" in 1 Corinthians 15:1-11.

The Authenticated Resurrection - 1 Corinthians 15;1 - 11 - Matthew Niemier

As we continue through the Gospel of John, we find Jesus going toe to toe with the religious leaders once again.  In fact, they are growing more vicious by the moment. Join us this Sunday, as we continue in John 8:48-55. Here we find Jesus defending the truth in love. If we were Jesus, it would be so easy for us to lash out in anger. But, it’s here we learn what it takes to have a “Holy Debate”.

Holy Debate - John 8:48-55 - Jared Novak

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? This age old question is often debated. Unfortunately, most neglect Scripture when debating which came first. According to Genesis 1:20, we know that God created "living creatures". Therefore, neither the chicken or the egg came first, because none of creation came before Jesus! Join us for our sermon "Eternally, I Am" from John 8:56-59, where we'll be encouraged in the eternal deity of Jesus, which is the only way to salvation!

Eternally, I Am - John 8:56-59 - Matthew Niemier

When people think of world leaders, we imagine tailored suits, sheiks in hattahs & even ostentatious ceremonial garb as worn by late leader of Libya, Muammar Al-Gaddifi. The appearance of Jesus was anything but what the world would imagine. Join us for our sermon "The Shocking Messiah," where we'll be encouraged in the sacrifice made by our Lord & Savior!

The Shocking Messiah - Isaiah 52:13-15 - Matthew Niemier

Do you have eye trouble?  Do you know someone else who does?  Join us in John 9:1-2 to hear how "Jesus Brings Sight to the Blind."

The Light - John 1:6-13 - Matthew Niemier

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