by Senior Pastor, Denis Beausejour.

Series: Practicing the Presence of Jesus - Encounters that Renovate the Heart

Message: Choosing Light over Darkness

Text: John 3:16-21

Introduction

• Just look around a bit—it's obvious isn't it?
• John once again brings us to a decision
• It is a choice we'll face more than once

Today’s Theme: Choosing Light Over Darkness

Reading: John 3:21-26 Together

1. A glimpse of God's awesome character: John 3:16

• The love of God
• The amazing gift of eternal life
• Have you said "yes" to Love? 

2. The criteria (faith) and the consequence (condemnation): V 17-18

• Jesus was "sent" (used 41 times in John) - to "save"
• The basis of condemnation: failure to believe

3. Of Moths and Cockroaches: V 19-21

• The nature of light and darkness
• Beyond the first decision: The constant challenge to our hearts
• How to stay in the light: "Through God"

(Worship, Communion, Prayer, Safe Friends, The Word of Life: Psalm 89:15)

Practicing
Jesus'
Presence



Communion: Self examination and remembering what was done for us

Receiving Prayer: for encouragement, healing, faith, growth, choices

Weekly Imagine Devotional - time alone in the quiet place
Entering a prayer covenant for the next 30 days

Resources for further Study:

• 3:16 The Numbers of Hope - by Max Lucado