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MISPLACED AFFECTION

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  John 6:22-27 What knowledge of man’s heart our Lord Jesus  Christ possesses.  We see in this portion of Scripture Jesus exposing the false motives of those who followed Him for the sake of the loaves and fishes.  It may not appear that way to you, and me, as they followed Him across the Lake of Galilee. (24)  At the surface level they seen to be ready to follow and believe in Him, but we will see in the remainder of this chapter this isn’t show. (v66)  Jesus exposes the inward hearts because you cannot deceive the Lord. “Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” Gal 6:7.  He knows what our real character is , and He will judge us accordingly.  Just as Jesus exposes their heart here, you cannot fool the Lord with your misleading affections. (v26)   The Bible says that multitudes followed Jesus. But these people followed Jesus for different reasons.  The same is true today! Many people are willing to have Jesus as a part of their
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GOD’S CHILDREN IN THE STORMS OF LIFE

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  John 6:15-21 This morning we’re going to look at an event in history that shows us that Jesus is unsinkable no matter what happens in this life and everything has its place and purpose in our lives.  This event is so important that some so-called theologians have tried to explain away this miracle about Jesus’ walking on water. “One theory claims their stones in the water and since Jesus was close to the shore, he was real walking on stones.”  This is laughable theory, because miracles, this one in particular, was teaching the disciples a deeper spiritual reality to strengthen their faith .  J C Ryle said, “He came to his disciples as they were rowing on the stormy lake, walking on the waters. He walked on them as easily as we walk on dry land….which is contrary to all natural reason was perfectly possible to Christ.”  Knowing this truth about Christ gives us no  reason to doubt or fear.  Isaiah penned these words, “fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed [discouraged] , f
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