Decide to Believe
April 21, 2019

John 20: 1-9

Made a Decision

When you follow Jesus, there may be times that you will have to decide to believe something unbelievable to others.

Faith
Facts

The decision to believe in Jesus is the largest decision you will ever make.

Muddled Mary

Wondering does God even hear your prayers?

HE had fulfilled her prayers in greater capacity

John 20:14

John 20:18

1) If you decide to believe in Jesus HE will transform your story

Faithless John

Have you ever seen something that makes it hard for you to believe In Jesus power?

A little hope goes a long way!

Heb 11:1

2 Cor 4:17-18

John 14:1

Psalm 37:25

2) If you decide to believe in Jesus He’ll renew your strength.

Isaiah 40:31

Guilt Ridden Peter

He had once boasted about his faith.
When it mattered most, he failed.

Have you ever boasted about your faith?

Jesus doesn’t condemn him - HE encourages and reconciles Peter.

Jesus Reinstates Peter in John 21:15-25

HIS glory is enough to transform even our failures into victories

3) If you decide to believe in Jesus He’ll transform your entire life.

John 3:16

Perfection was exchange for the sins of all mankind.

HE DIDN’T JUST DIE FOR US,
HE DIED AS US

The qualifying factor is not your character.
It’s your belief

The death of Jesus, represents our old life.

The resurrection of Jesus is about our new life

Decide to Believe and Be Forgiven

Jesus died for you knowing your past and he still thinks you’re worth it