The Ministry Of Jesus II

Who is fit for the kingdom of God? The lowly, the humble. The children among us. And though they are so often overlooked and devalued in the world’s economic view, God highly values children. They belong to Him, even before they are born. He creates their inmost being, knits them together in their…

How does a shepherd pursue a lost sheep? The shepherd calls out to the sheep once he finds it and goes after it. As God’s sheep, we are prone to wonder and He calls out to us to return to the flock. Many voices try to drown out God’s calling and steal the joy God gives us. We can find our way back…

Are you selective with your compassion, like the Pharisees? Do you prefer to be compassionate on your own terms or only when it benefits you? It’s easy—and tempting—to only show compassion to those who you like (and who like you), to those who look, think, or act like you. It’s hard to show…

“Hypocrisy is when someone acts like they’re one thing, but they are not.” -These are people who say they follow Jesus, but do not follow his word. Jesus calls out the Pharisees because, even though it looked like they were following God, this was really just on the outside. On the inside they…

Don’t settle for a mediocre prayer life. God established prayer to be an essential way for us to deeply connect with Him. That’s why we need to be men and women who are devoted to God in prayer. Learn how you can renew your prayer life with one major principle that Jesus taught His disciples!

“What should come first? What proceeds everything in our lives?” When it comes to our faith there is one thing that comes before everything, one thing that’s actually the Priority, and that’s Jesus. When Jesus came to a Village and Martha let him into her home, she was busy preparing things that…

What is spiritual blindness? In the Bible, the spiritually blind are those who willfully reject God’s revelation, purposes, and plans, and have an inability to see the truth of the gospels. But in John 9, we’re introduced to a story where the person who is physically blind is not the one who is…

In world full of distraction and short attention spans, God wants us to get away and practice what Jesus did: The practice: Jesus going away to a solitary place to pray. “Jesus is beyond famous, everyone comes to Him, everyone needs him. This is the time when He decides to have a time of prayer…

31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Jesus explains that to be a disciple you must hold to Gods teachings. He says a disciple is one who obeys God’s words. It’s…

Have you ever wondered where you will go when you die? For Christians, it’s understood that there are only two options: Eternal life with God in heaven or eternal punishment apart from Him in hell. For insight into what qualifies you for either fate, ask yourself a deeper question: Are you…

“God’s intention was to fill the Earth with its creator” God give us marching orders for all of his people. He wants us to go out and bless the world. He says this is our mandate. Three ideas spell out this mandate: -1. God is missionary, and longs to bring us back into his presence. -2. The…

And how do you love those around you? By showing mercy to others regardless of political ideology, gender identity, race or ethnicity. Regardless of differing opinions or beliefs. To love God is to love people despite your differences, to be merciful even to those who may hate you for the way that…

“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few” Jesus says that there is a whole world out there that needs Jesus in their lives. He says we are his representatives and His workers. He commands us to proclaim the Kingdom of God in order to bring people to him. Jesus wants us to focus not on our…

What does it really mean to follow Jesus? Jesus demands our wholehearted commitment and devotion. He calls us to deny ourselves daily, take up our cross, and follow him wherever he may lead. We must proclaim the good news of Christ in the way that we live, love, work, speak, and give—in everything…

Have you heard people say, “Christianity is an organized religion.”? It’s true, but not in the way you might think… In the first six chapters of Acts, you’ll see the church grow from 120 to 10,000 disciples! As more people started to follow Jesus, you can see how a complicated set of conditions had…

In God’s hands, great things come from small beginnings. A little shepherd boy becomes a king. A virgin gives birth to the redemption of all nations. A baby born in a manger in Bethlehem becomes the Savior of the world. Over and over again, God uses the small and seemingly inconsequential to…

What should you do when tragedy strikes? Jesus told His disciples that they are the salt and light of the world. But, what does that mean exactly? It means that you, and the rest of the church, has a huge responsibility that you should neither run from nor neglect. Learn how you can fulfill this…

Not all light is the same… Jesus tells us that He is the Light of the World. Not A light, but THE light! But it can be hard to see the Light of Jesus when you’re blinded by seeking your own agenda. Find out how the Light of Jesus can bring you out of the darkness and into His glorious light!

How did the Bible come to be? It did not just fall from Heaven. Nor was it approved by one Church leader or Council, or simply written by a single Church committee. In fact, the Bible is actually an inerrant collection of books–all divinely inspired and God-breathed–vetted by many Christians and…

Temporary things will never satisfy your soul. That’s why you have to keep going back to them, over and over again to get fulfillment. It never lasts. Jesus knew this and gave us the ultimate invitation to come to Him, the only one with the power to satisfy your soul! Discover the reason why this…

The gospels of the world are competing for our attention. They promise to fulfill our needs, they offer to save our souls, but worldly gospels will always be incomplete and insufficient. Though tempting, they do not grant the freedom they promise but hold us captive in slavery instead. There is…

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Did you know that singing praises to God can deepen your relationship with Him? It can connect what you know in your head to your heart. The deeper your understanding of who God is, how you worship Him will also increase. Learn how you can grow closer to God and become more reverent in praising His…

How should Christians respond to the governing authorities of the world? With submission. As Christians, we are called to submit ourselves, for the Lord’s sake, to every human authority, for there is no authority except that which God has established. Every authoritative power that has–and…

Have you ever wanted to change the world? Have you ever dreamed of making an impact that will outlast you? Many of us are born with this burning desire to be great, leave our mark, and make a difference. But what does being great really mean, and how do we strive for greatness in God’s eyes? To the…

Jesus couldn’t believe it… He was frustrated with His disciples when they couldn’t cast out a demon, which He empowered them to do. From this very instance comes a plethora of implications for us today. Dive into Mark 9, as we explore this key moment of time during Jesus’s ministry on earth.

God’s plans are good. All the time. Do you believe that? In this world, we will have trouble, but God is still good. Suffering is promised, but is purposed. It is not against God’s will; in some circumstances, it is part of His design. Even Jesus had to endure suffering on the cross to bring about…

What does it mean to follow Jesus? It’s a brand New Year, and yet Jesus’ expectations of us are no different. Following Jesus isn’t just something you simple say to yourself or tell other people, it’s way deeper… Mark 8 provides keen insight for what it looks like to be a Christian from Jesus…

The heart of the Christian faith is that Jesus is God. He is the vine. He is the gate. He is the light of the world, the resurrection and the life. Jesus is God in the flesh, and he and the Father are one. But what does this mean for you? If you believe that Jesus is truly the son of God, submit,…

It has been defeated by Jesus! In John 11, we see the physical representation of a spiritual reality… Jesus is the resurrection now, not just in the future! Learn how God can restore you and bring you into right relationship with Him through the one who conquered death. Sermon Transcript We…

God is the author of all life, the creator of the universe and everyone–and everything–in it. And ultimately, He is the one who deserves all of the praise. Do you believe that? When you look at your life, your talents, gifts, and successes, do you see God? Or do you only see yourself? It’s human…

What do you know about the kingdom of God? When will it come? Will you be ready when it does? In Luke 17, we take a deep dive into the kingdom of God, exploring it’s coming and how we should live accordingly. Sermon Transcript So as a church, we’ve been in a sermon series. Most of you know about…

This sermon is for those who are confident in their own righteousness. God wants us to compare ourselves to him instead of comparing ourselves to someone we are slightly better than. Sermon Transcript We have been in a study for about the better part of a year and a half focusing on the ministry of…

Who is fit for the kingdom of God? The lowly, the humble. The children among us. And though they are so often overlooked and devalued in the world’s economic view, God highly values children. They belong to Him, even before they are born. He creates their inmost being, knits them together in their…

He thought he was doing everything right until He spoke to Jesus… The rich young man knew something was missing in his walk with God and sought after Jesus to secure his standing before God. His eagerness quickly faded when Jesus showed him the true desires of his heart. In Mark 10, we unpack this…

You were made to be great. You were created by God to do good works for His kingdom and glory. You were made to serve the lowly, to encourage the weary, to lift the spirits of the suffering, to love as God first loved you. To bless people through your life and to give what you have for the benefit…

Many misconceptions have spread throughout our culture, so it’s essential for us to understand and be rooted in God’s truth. Learn God’s purpose and heart for marriage in contrast to the unsuccessful foundations that the world tries to proclaim.

In this story in the bible a blind man reaches out to God for help to see. The blind man was willing to shout to the Lord when he needed him. His persistence, faith, and willingness to shout out to God is what allowed him to gain sight again. Are you willing to shout out to the Lord when you are in…

This week, our sermon delved into the story of Zacchaeus, a tax collector in Jericho known for his terrible reputation and how Jesus’ acceptance led to his transformation. Zacchaeus’ response to Jesus’ acceptance, which involved public confession and repentance, serves as a guide for us. It invites…

Explore the true kingship of Jesus in our lives in this enlightening sermon. Discover the significance of Jesus’ coronation as king, and learn how his reign impacts our daily lives. Dive into the peace that transcends all understanding and the triumphant symbolism of Palm Sunday. This sermon…

The message today is the Christmas rescue plan, the reason for the season. Here’s what we’re going to be talking about Christmas. The reason there was a baby Jesus is that it was a rescue plan. Jesus came from heaven to come and save us. We’re going to talk about the need for rescue. We’re going to…

Lord, for us to pray that you would fold us into your life and close to you, as we are often prone to wander, as we are so often prone to go wayward, prone to not see sin as folly, but instead to see the pleasures of sin as the pleasures we desire. Father, our prayer is the prayer we just sang,…

If you haven’t been with us, we’ve been in a sermon series called The Ministry of Jesus. And in this series, we’ve been saying that our goal is to walk through every engagement that Jesus has, every interaction, every conversation that Jesus is a part of, so that we can find ourselves not as the…

You can open up your Bibles again to Matthew 21. We’re going to look at verses 23 through 32 this morning. Matthew 21:23 through 32. Today’s message is all about authority. No one applauded that. No one cares. No one likes this. No one likes this. No one likes this word. No one likes authority. No…

Matthew 21:33, parable of the talents. Parables. Jesus told this parable 2,000 years ago, and 2,000 years later, I think it still speaks to us. This is a parable of accountability. It’s a story of God’s patience. It’s a story of a generous master. It’s a story of sinful man. It’s probably, in my…

Watch “The Great Banquet | The Ministry of Jesus II | Week 84 | Johnny Rivera”, a sermon by Johnny Rivera from the The ministry of jesus 2 series at Broward Church in Davie, FL.

I wanted to begin our talk this morning about a… I just wanted to begin with a recent technological advancement that I find both really cool and also deeply disturbing. There’s a recent phenomenon, something called deep fakes. Have you heard of this before? Deep fakes. Wikipedia describes it this…

We are in a sermon series called The Ministry of Jesus. We have been in that sermon series for about two years. I know it’s not an easy switch to go from what we just heard to a straight Bible lesson, but we’re going to give you one anyway. So if you have a Bible, you can turn to Mark Chapter 12.…

We’re in a wonderful series called The Ministry of Jesus, where we are examining events in the life of Jesus, teachings in the life of Jesus. And today, we have come to a very important chapter, and that is the Lord’s Supper. And so if you are ready, we’re going to dive into this, and we’re going…

Matthew 25. If you have a Bible, you could turn there with me. Otherwise, don’t worry, everything will be up on the screen. I’m going to give you a short sermon about this story in Matthew 25. We have been in a series that we’re calling the Ministry of Jesus. We’ve been in the series for about two…

I’m grateful to be able to preach today back through our series, Through the Book or Through the Ministry of Jesus. Today in our series, we’re approaching what some call Jesus’s Farewell Address. This section of scripture is Jesus’s last extended communication with his disciples before his trial…

We are in a wonderful series on the Ministry of Jesus. We have been doing this study for two full years, and we are reaching close to the end of the journey. And today, we are going to talk about the suffering and the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. As you know, next week is Easter, and we’re going to…

Happy Easter to all of you. It’s an honor to have you with us. I know you could have chosen many places to spend your Easter morning, and thank you for being here. My name is Tony. I’m one of the ministers here on staff. It’s great to have you this morning as we celebrate our risen Lord and savior,…

Luke, chapter 24 is where we’re gonna be this morning. You can go ahead and turn in your bibles there. As I always say, if you don’t have a Bible, nothing to worry about. All the scriptures are gonna be up on the screen. We are in a series called the Ministry of Jesus, where we have been looking at…

Today, we’re going to be continuing in our Ministry of Jesus series. And so over the last two weeks, we’ve been studying out events that have happened on the day that Jesus rose. So Jesus is on a I’m back tour. So he’s appearing to different people, and he’s proving the fact that, hey, you remember…

I know many here who have gone through so much, who have lost a loved one and who have gone through a diagnosis, who lost their job. And the next Sunday, they sit in these chairs and they show up again and they don’t have anything piffy to say. People tap them on the back and go, hey, how you…

For some reason, we start out, but we do not finish. For some reason, we try a relationship with God, and then we get tired of it, or bored of our obedience, or doubtful of trusting, or wayward in our thinking, or people hurt us in the church, and then we assume that God then is no longer faithful.…

For those of you who are new to the Broward church, my name is Tony. It’s a great honor to be able to serve in the capacity I do. I’m like the primary preacher here and I’m so thankful for all that we do in this community, for the work we have going on with our reach offering, for the work we have…

There’s never been anybody like him. In the terrible agony of the cross, everyone around him is furious, and everything around him is chaotic. And yet what is Jesus? Calm, stoic, prepared, and victorious. He’s the master of his own heart. He’s the master of his own tongue. He’s the master of his…

It’s what you do during your doubt that actually matters. The disciples are showing us here trust and obey. This is something that’s really powerful to digest, that this is something to try to understand because it’s hard. It’s hard to be faithful when you doubt. It’s really, really hard because…

There’s never been anybody like him. In the terrible agony of the cross, everyone around him is furious, and everything around him is chaotic. And yet what is Jesus? Calm, stoic, prepared, and victorious. He’s the master of his own heart. He’s the master of his own tongue. He’s the master of his…