Seasons Church (Prattville, AL)

Jesus and Abraham, Part 4

People often reject what challenges them.  Primarily, this is because our rebellion clouds our discernment, our pride often chooses denial over repentance, and our own spiritual blindness causes us to miss what God is doing.  Jesus covers all three of these critical items by calling them to understand who He is, with some of the most direct answers spoken to date.  Simply, He responds to their accusation of "Who do you think you are?" with the words ... "I AM".  For us today - we must lean into this truth and hold fast to the wisdom that everything we will ever need, want, or desire is ONLY found in Him.  God bless you.

Jesus and Abraham, Part 3

If we will not love the things of God, or even have love for God Himself, how can we possible call ourselves "followers of His"?  This is the main point Jesus is attempting to drive home as He continues His conversation (and response) to the criticisms being hurled at Him from the religious.   In sharp contrast, if we would be submissive to the things of God, would we not be showing the fruits of the Spirit to others in everything we do?  Truly, this is our challenge today and where we must decide who we will live for.  God bless you.

Jesus and Abraham, Part 2

People often lived (and still do) by the false concept that somehow being from a certain bloodline means that you are good - and that you don't need a Messiah to forgive your sins.  Jesus's teaching, in the Temple, is 100% contrary to this lie and He is attempting to correct their bad theology by declaring they need to believe, and from that believe we are called to abide (dwell, to live in) His teachings.  If we are truly going to get serious about Discipleship, it must start here with this important teaching to the people of Israel - as well as to us right now wherever we might hear these words.  God bless you.

Jesus and Abraham, Part 1

Abraham was a respected religious figure, loved, honored, and even followed ... BUT ... Abraham knew the significance of a Messiah to come!  Continuing in John 8, we clearly see how Jesus never minced words when it came to eternity; and in this series introduction Pastor TJ Conwell begins to unpack the parallels between Abraham and Jesus, emphasizing that as Abraham's life pointed to a coming Messiah, all of those who call themselves "followers" of Christ must do the same.  Will we follow obediently or are still trapped in our sin, looking for our own solutions to escape it?  This is truly the question we must all settle today.

The Light of Life, Part 3

The primary claim Jesus makes about Himself in John, Chapter 8, is that He is the light of the world - which infuriates the religious leaders who solely want to disprove and denounce who He is.  However, the “religious” (both then and today) are often the worst examples of leading by faith since they are always claiming to be pious and righteous in their living and teachings - yet they are neither because they are controlled by a wicked heart.  Join us as we unpack this dramatic showdown and see how Jesus works through this truth with grace, an invitation to freedom, and encouragement of even our faith today.  God bless you.