Tag Archives: Jesus Christ

Christianity in the First Century

https://youtu.be/etUHkoDdevU By [wbt_preacher_link preacher="Sean Finnegan"] Why should you care about Church history? 1. avoid mistakes of the past 2. become inspired by heroism 3. get guidance and encouragement 4. trace doctrinal developments 5. enable you to do your own research 6. see your hidden presuppositions Dating Systems - BC = before Christ - BCE =…
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Truth & Love

https://youtu.be/_t1rKBKYBaw By [wbt_preacher_link preacher="Sean Finnegan"] 1 Peter 1:13   Our hope is on the revelation of Jesus Christ rather than success, wealth, or even making a difference in the world. 1 Peter 1:14-16   Instead of blindly and uncritically following our cravings, God says we can be holy like He is! 1 Peter 1:17-19   God is the…
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What Does It Mean to Be a Christian? 2: Follow Jesus

https://youtu.be/18W5YH8iJmc By [wbt_preacher_link preacher="Sean Finnegan"] Following Jesus entails two major aspects: Reading his words and doing them Watching his example and imitating him John 10:24-28   People had various opinions of Jesus. Some believed and others thought he was oppressed by a demon. What do you think? Are you one of his sheep? Luke 6:46-49   Jesus…
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Our Living Hope – Resurrection & the Gospel

https://youtu.be/dIyK_bEUqoY By [wbt_preacher_link preacher="Sean Finnegan"] Death is our biggest problem. Many of us actively avoid behaviors that will shorten our lives while cultivating habits that are good for us. Others put their hope in scientific breakthroughs to lengthen their lives. Most religions hold out an afterlife to those who do more good deeds than bad…
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Victory in Jesus Christ

https://youtu.be/uFaAHKHVtcY By [wbt_preacher_link preacher="Vince Finnegan"] 1 Peter 3:22   who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, after angels and authorities and powers had been subjected to Him Jesus in his earthy ministry had complete authority over demons. How much more so after he ascended? Jesus is seated at the right hand…
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Faith & Doubt Part One

https://youtu.be/2oDTJDhxjQk By [wbt_preacher_link preacher="Vince Finnegan"] Matthew 17:14-20 - Mustard seed is the smallest object that the disciples would have known about. Christ was not emphasizing that someone needed great faith, rather a very small amount of faith. Matthew 8:13; 9:2, 22, 28, 29; 15:28   All of the thousands Jesus healed had one thing in common…
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What If I’m Wrong?

Most of us are probably too scared to ask this question, especially about the big questions of life. We might be able to admit we are wrong about picking a car mechanic, forgetting to bring an umbrella, or choosing something off the menu at a restaurant. But how many of us are willing to ask…
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Walk Like Christ

https://youtu.be/pTNiQYIL1us By [wbt_preacher_link preacher="Vince Finnegan"] Isaiah 53:3-5   Jesus lived a life of self-sacrifice. Luke 4:38-44   Jesus ministered all night long. Matthew 8:23-28   He slept because he was exhausted. Matthew 15:29-38   He laid hands on each one, so it took 3 days. Philippians 2:3-5-8   Jesus expects people to have the same level of commitment. Matthew 8:19-22…
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Birth of the King

https://youtu.be/prmrBDpPvfU By [wbt_preacher_link preacher="Vince Finnegan"] Luke 1:5-25   Zachariah and Elizabeth Luke 1: 26-38   Gabriel and Mary Matthew 1:18-25   Joseph and the angel Luke 1:39-56   Mary visits Elizabeth. Luke 1:57-80   John is born. Luke 2:1-7   Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem Luke 2:1-7   Shepherds Luke 2:8-20   Jesus and Simeon Luke 2:21-38   Jesus and Anna Matthew 2:1-12   Magi Matthew…
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Christ’s Exaltation & Priestly Service

https://youtu.be/kdKv52WkI5Q By [wbt_preacher_link preacher="Sean Finnegan"] God exalted Jesus to his right hand above other heavenly authorities and powers. To be at someone’s right hand is NOT a position of equal authority. Colossians 1:15-20 poetically describes how God initiated a new created order in, through, and for Christ who is the firstborn, the beginning, and the…
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Christ’s Crucifixion & Resurrection

https://youtu.be/2VKGow9UMUI By [wbt_preacher_link preacher="Sean Finnegan"] God has the properties of aseity, immortality, and imperishability. Jesus depended on God during his time on earth and still depends on him even now in heaven. Jesus died, thus he is not immortal. Claiming that only impersonal human nature died cheapens our Lord’s sacrifice. What makes Christ’s death for…
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Jesus, God’s Messiah

https://youtu.be/tQbyTyKpuJc By [wbt_preacher_link preacher="Sean Finnegan"] Jesus is the Messiah. A messiah is someone anointed by God to rule over the world and usher in the messianic age. Messiah is interchangeable with “king of the Jews,” “son of David,” and “son of God.” Son of God has two meanings: (1) a synonym for messiah and (2)…
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Yahweh, the God of Jesus

https://youtu.be/grx1Uq-m_Vg By [wbt_preacher_link preacher="Sean Finnegan"] Jesus and the Jewish scribe agreed that the Shema defines who God is (Mark 12:29-30). The word echad means “one” not “compound unity”. The scribe interpreted “The LORD is one” to mean “he is one, and there is no other besides him” (Mark 12:32). Jesus denied that was good in…
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The Gospel We Preach

https://youtu.be/xopajl5gn9c By [wbt_preacher_link preacher="Victor Gluckin"] The gospel is good “news.” 1 Samuel 31:6-9 - The Philistines spread the “good news.” Luke 1:11-14, 18-19 - Gabriel announces “good news” to Zacharias. Luke 2:10-11 - Angel shares “good news” with shepherds. Good News:    1. Something has happened.    2. Something will happen.    3. Something is…
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Complete Salvation

https://youtu.be/epaH88Cs_ZI By [wbt_preacher_link preacher="Vince Finnegan"] Isaiah 53 foretells God’s plan of salvation through Jesus Christ with magnificent clarity. The crux of the revelation is that the sinless Messiah is the sacrificial offering as the substitutionary payment for the sins of all humanity, thereby providing atonement (reconciliation) with God for all those who believe. Isaiah 52:10…
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Resurrection Reversal

https://youtu.be/x9bcNzuO6nw By [wbt_preacher_link preacher="Sean Finnegan"] John 11:47–50   The governing leaders saw Jesus’ popularity as a threat that they needed to eliminate. Mark 11:18   Between the triumphal entry and the temple cleansing, Jesus sealed his fate.  The council worked to discredit Jesus before the crowds but failed miserably. John 12:24–25   As difficult as it was, Jesus…
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The Triumphal Entry

https://youtu.be/GI-ZTJOVfNQ By [wbt_preacher_link preacher="John Cortright"] John 11:45 Chapter 11 is the record of Lazarus being raised from the dead.  This caused many to believe in Jesus. (The purpose of John is recorded in John 20:30-31 – to believe that Jesus is the Christ – the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you…
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Jesus’ Birth, A Story of Miracles

https://youtu.be/dm6Im3fi8Jg By [wbt_preacher_link preacher="Vince Finnegan"] Matthew 1:1-17 - Genealogy of miracles Abraham and Sara were past the age of having children. Romans 4:16-21 Isaac and Rebekah - She was barren; Isaac prayed. Genesis 25:21 Rebekah prayed, saw a vision. Genesis 25: 22-23 Jacob prayed, wrestled with an angel. Genesis 32:9-30 Judah with Tamar his daughter-in-law…
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