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Johnson S and and Gravel Christianity. You are Simon son of John. You will be called “Rock”. John 1:42. Cold Sweat Experiences. Simon “R” Johnson. Simon “R” Johnson. “Peter” (Greek) = Rock “ Cephas ” (Aramaic) = Rock. O, most merciful Redeemer,
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Johnson Sand and Gravel Christianity You are Simon son of John. You will be called “Rock”. John 1:42
Simon “R” Johnson “Peter” (Greek) = Rock “Cephas” (Aramaic) = Rock
O, most merciful Redeemer, Friend and Brother, May I know You more clearly; Love You more dearly; And follow You more nearly. The prayer of Richard of Chichester Reason # 1
Johnson Sand and Gravel Christianity Content to remain as Sand and Gravel Christians Reason # 2
Operation Andrew – John 1:35-42 “I want you!” “You will now be called “Rock!!” “One day you will be Rock-like!!!”
At Water’s Edge - Luke 5:1-11 “…people crowding around Him and listening to the Word of God…” verse 1 “Put out into deep water, and let down your nets for a catch.” verse 4
Luke 5:1-11 “…people crowding around Him and listening to the Word of God…” verse 1 “Put out into deep water, and let down your nets for a catch.” verse 4 “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!”verse 8 “Don’t be afraid…” verse 10a
Luke 5:1-11 “…people crowding around Him and listening to the Word of God…” verse 1 “Put out into deep water, and let down your nets for a catch.” verse 4 “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” verse 8 “Don’t be afraid…” verse 10a “Come, follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:18 / Mark 1:17
“They pulled their boats up on the shore, left everything and followed Him.” verse 11 “Praise be to God…He had given us new birth into a living hope…” I Peter 1:3 “For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable…” I Peter 1:23 “Like newborn babies…” I Peter 2:2
First Things Firstfor Sand and Gravel People! • Have you ever admitted? “I am a sinful person…Lord, You shouldn’t be around me!” • Have you listened to what Jesus says to people after they open up their sin stuff to Him? “Don’t be afraid! Follow Me!” • Have you responded with trusting faith to follow Him?
First Things First A “Rock-like” Christian starts out as a “Sand and Gravel” person who has become a “Sand and Gravel” Christian. The Beginning Point: Meeting Jesus through trusting belief and followingHim!
I Want you… Has it begun for You?