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Jesus – the Vine

November 3, 2013 | John 15:1-11 | jesus

In this last sermon in the “I AM” series, Pastor Gary helps us understand Jesus’ claim to be the True Vine. Are you connected to Jesus? Are you drawing abundant life from the Vine?

Jesus – the Way, the Truth and the Life

October 27, 2013 | John 14:1-14 | jesus

In this, the 6th I AM statement of Jesus in the book of John, Jesus makes an exclusive claim to be the Way, the Truth and the Life. Pastor Gary helps us understand how Christ makes it possible to send out an S.O.S to God in response to his claims.

Crown five is here!

October 25, 2013 | birth announcement, crown, Gary Combs, God, grandfather, grandparent, jesus, Samuel

“Grandchildren are the crown of the aged…” (Proverbs 17:6 ESV). Our fifth grandchild arrived this week! His name is Samuel Abbott Mitchell and he was born at the Wilson hospital at 9:14 AM this past Wednesday, October 23, 2013, weighing 7 pounds and 11 ounces. Both of his grandfathers (me and Stewart Mitchell) and his uncle

Jesus – The Resurrection

October 20, 2013 | John 11:17-44 | jesus

In the 5th installment of our “I AM” sermon series, we look at Jesus’ claim to be the Resurrection and the Life. What do you need resurrected in your life? Is it you? A relationship? A dream? Respond to Jesus and let him raise you to abundant life in him.

Jesus – The Good Shepherd

October 13, 2013 | John 10:11-18 | jesus

In this 4th sermon in the I AM series, Pastor Gary helps us understand Jesus’ claim to be the Good Shepherd. Jesus laid down his life for us, his sheep. He cares for us, and he is coming again…

The gates of Zion

October 11, 2013 | Damascus Gate, Eastern Gate, Gary Combs, gates, God, Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem, jesus, walls

“The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the other dwellings of Jacob” (Psalm 87:2 NIV). “Therefore Jesus said again, ‘Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep’” (John 10:7). What a wonderful time we had in Israel this past summer! Robin and I learned so much in the land of the Bible.

Jesus – The Door

October 6, 2013 | John 10:1-10 | jesus

In this sermon, the 3rd in our “I AM” series, Pastor Gary helps us understand what Jesus meant when he said, “I am the door”. How should we respond to Jesus’ outrageous claim to the the unique, narrow, and secure door?

Jesus – Light of the World

September 29, 2013 | John 8:12-30 | jesus

This is the second sermon in the 7-part series entitled “I AM: How Jesus Answers Life’s Deepest Longings.” This message considers the second of Jesus’ seven I AM statements found in the gospel of John, that Jesus is the Light of the World. In this sermon, we will learn how to follow Christ, know Christ, and believe his claims to shine his light in the darkest parts of our lives.

Meditation on the Mount of Olives

September 27, 2013 | Eastern Gate, Gary Combs, Jerusalem, jesus, Light of the World, Mount of Olives, Sukkot, Temple Mount

“But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them” (John 8:1-2 NIV). This Sunday I’m preaching from John 8 where Jesus made his second “I AM” saying. John begins the chapter by clearly describing the

Capernaum: The Town of Jesus

September 27, 2013 | Capernaum, Gary Combs, Israel, jesus, Sea of Galilee

Watch this short video I made about Capernaum: