I AM the True Vine, Part 3

September 17, 2017 • 11:00 am

Scripture:

Speaker: Pastor Miguel Betancourt II

Series: Knowing Christ: The I AM - The Self-Revelation of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John

Part of the series:

Knowing Christ: The I AM - The Self-Revelation of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John

April 30, 2017 • 11:00 am

I AM the Door, Part 3

Scripture:

Speaker: Pastor Miguel Betancourt II

Series: Knowing Christ: The I AM - The Self-Revelation of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John

Synopsis: In this third of three messages from John 10:1-10 we continue looking at what is the primary thrust of Jesus' meaning when He reveals Himself as "the Door." He not only delivers a message of salvation for sheep but also a message of service for shepherds.

July 9, 2017 • 11:00 am

I AM the Resurrection & the Life, Part 1

Scripture:

Speaker: Pastor Miguel Betancourt II

Series: Knowing Christ: The I AM - The Self-Revelation of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John

Synopsis: When Jesus made the claim "I AM the Resurrection and the Life," He not only was making a claim to the name of Deity but also made a claim to the perfections, privileges, and power of Deity. As such, He is the Possessor of Life and Provider of Life. This message is part 1 of 5 that expounds the meaning of this 5th of 7 pictorial descriptions of Christ as the great "I AM."

July 16, 2017 • 11:00 am

I AM the Resurrection & the Life, Part 2

Scripture:

Speaker: Pastor Miguel Betancourt II

Series: Knowing Christ: The I AM - The Self-Revelation of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John

Synopsis: In this second of five messages, the pastor takes a closer look at Christ's unique privilege and power in giving life to the physically dead and to the spiritually dead. It is precisely because He is the Possessor of Life that He is also the Provider of Life. Christ raised others from the dead in His day. He raised Himself from the grave.There is a coming day of resurrection in which each person will rise again. For the spiritually dead, Christ shares His own life with those who are saved--the same life that is shared within the Trinity. Those who are born-again have the assurance of eternal life as a present possession because they have been given the very life of God Himself! He presently has it to give!

July 23, 2017 • 11:00 am

I AM the Resurrection & the Life, Part 3

Scripture:

Speaker: Pastor Miguel Betancourt II

Series: Knowing Christ: The I AM - The Self-Revelation of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John

Synopsis: In part three of five, this message focuses on yet a third way that Christ's perfection, privileges, and power reveal Him to be God in human form: Christ sustains the life of His people. Their lives continue despite physical death. Their lives are renewed in times of failure. Their lives are also revived in times of fainting. Whether a believer's need is for restoration, renewal, or revival, the only One Who can meet that need in any substantive manner, is Christ the Resurrection and the Life.

July 30, 2017 • 11:00 am

I AM the Resurrection & the Life, Part 4

Scripture:

Speaker: Pastor Miguel Betancourt II

Series: Knowing Christ: The I AM - The Self-Revelation of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John

Synopsis: In this fourth of five messages, we look at the second great truth Jesus intended to reveal about Himself that distinguishes Him from any ordinary man. The first great truth was a revelation of His deity as He claims the same name Jehovah did when commissioning Moses at the burning bush (cf. Exodus 3:14). He exercises the privileges and power unique to deity and has the perfections of deity. The second great truth concerns the consolation He gives to sorrowing believers. Christ intended this promise to not just extend to the future to teach truth about the resurrection and eternal life but also as a promise for the present that was to have immediate value to Martha, Mary, and all who are His people.

August 6, 2017 • 11:00 am

I AM the Resurrection & the Life, part 5

Scripture:

Speaker: Pastor Miguel Betancourt II

Series: Knowing Christ: The I AM - The Self-Revelation of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John

Synopsis: In this final message on John 11:25-26, a third key truth is emphasized - genuine faith personally applies Christ and what is known about Christ to one's personal encounter with life and death. The fact of the matter is that a person only really believes what activates him. The way a person currently lives his life, the way a person views life and death reveals what has been accepted and believed to be true--regardless of what one's mouth claims!

August 27, 2017 • 11:00 am

I AM the True Vine, Part 1

Scripture:

Speaker: Pastor Miguel Betancourt II

Series: Knowing Christ: The I AM - The Self-Revelation of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John

Synopsis: In this first of four sermons from John 15 in which Jesus identifies Himself as the true vine, there are three main substantive ideas being communicated. This message covers the first of these truths about the person and work of Christ. He is uniquely qualified to the Savior of sinners. His unique perfection, His unique person, and His unique passion declare His fitness as the true Vine.

September 3, 2017 • 11:00 am

I AM the True Vine, Part 2

Scripture:

Speaker: Pastor Miguel Betancourt II

Series: Knowing Christ: The I AM - The Self-Revelation of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John

Synopsis: This message is the second of four from John 15 in which Jesus declares "I am the true vine." This statement presents a sharp contrast between the fruitlessness of Israel (a failing and imperfect type of Christ) and the fruitfulness of Christ. He is the true vine Who does not fail to produce the fruit the Father wanted to see and which glorifies Him. Christ's fruitfulness is seen in two distinct ways in our text. As Christ considers you, would He be able to say "you are one of my branches?"

September 17, 2017 • 11:00 am

I AM the True Vine, Part 3

Scripture:

Speaker: Pastor Miguel Betancourt II

Series: Knowing Christ: The I AM - The Self-Revelation of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John

Synopsis: In this third of four messages from John 15, we continue looking at the fruitfulness of Christ. Today we ask and answer the question, "What is the kind of fruit that is being produced in the lives of believers that Jesus is speaking of?" The message concludes with an encouraging thought as the provision for fruitfulness is considered.

September 24, 2017 • 11:00 am

I AM the True Vine, Part 4

Scripture:

Speaker: Pastor Miguel Betancourt II

Series: Knowing Christ: The I AM - The Self-Revelation of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John

Synopsis: In this final message from John 15, the 7th of 7 pictorial descriptions of Christ in this Gospel, emphasis is placed upon Christ's fullness as the vine. The total satisfaction and complete sufficiency of our Savior to sustain life and to provide nourishment for life is seen in two ways. Christ has a message for you today in this text whether you are a branch outside of Him or a branch in Him.