Recalibrate

Easter 2007
John 20:19-31
Dr. Roger Ferguson, Sr. Pastor

Theme: What will you be remembered for? Thomas is forever known as the "doubter". But Thomas worked through his doubts and saw Christ as the resurrected Master. It is not wrong to doubt or ask questions. But we must pursue truth and when we do, it leads to Christ who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

I. Recalibrate your life by worshipping with other followers of Christ.

When you miss church, you miss:

1. Jesus' presence
(John 20:19)

2. Jesus' peace.
(John 20:19-20)

3. Strengthening your life with Bible teaching.
(John 20: 21)

"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and
good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the
habit of doing, but let us encourage one another-and all the more as you
see the Day approaching." Hebrews 10:24-25

II. Follow your doubts to faith in the resurrected Christ.
(John 20:25)

III. Make a clear affirmation of Christ to others.
(John 20:28)

1. Is Jesus the leader of your life and the forgiver of your sin?
(John 20:29)

"That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved."
Romans 10:9-10

2. If Jesus is your Leader, then change your "got to" to "get to".

"Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven."
Matthew 10:32-33

"In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."
Luke 15:10

Think it over:
1. What will you do with Jesus?
2. Plug into what God is doing at FBCO!