Balancing Ministry N' Work

1.         Seeing Jesus in the flesh helped Thomas overcome his doubt. a.         He in Jesus and was ready to die with Him. b.        But, when Jesus died, Thomas’ faith was shaken. c.         He struggled to believe that Jesus had defeated death. d.        This belief is needed for one to receive the gift Jesus is offering. e.         We have to believe that Jesus is who He says He is. f.           We have to believe that Jesus as the Son of God died on the cross to pay for our sins. g.         We then need to believe that He defeated death so that we can have life eternal. h.         When we say we need to believe in Jesus, it is more than Him being some historical figure. i.           It includes who He really is, what He did, and what it means. j.           Belief in Jesus will change our eternity. 2.         John 21:1-3 a.         Peter the one who denied Christ. b.        Thomas who doubted but now believes. c.         And 5 other disciples are hangin

  1.         Jesus died on the cross. 2.         His body was gone three days later. 3.         Some believed, some did not know what to think. 4.         Then Jesus appeared to His disciples and said, “Peace be with you.” a.         He was offering His peace over the fear, pain, guilt, and anxiety they were feeling. b.        A peace that comes from the Hope of forever with Jesus. c.         A peace that grows out of the Love our God has for us. d.        A peace that is not dependent on us or our situation. 5.         We are to turn to our God in prayer, but the peace of God is not dependent on us. a.         It is not based on what we want. b.        It is not situational in nature. c.         The peace of God comes from our Lord Jesus. d.        It is a peace that is beyond our understanding. e.         Meaning that through our God we will have His peace in the face of those situations that cause us pain, fear, and anxiety. f.           It is a peace tha