Plains Baptist Church: Consider Christ

Consider His Power

Lance Naderhoff — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0100

Consider His Power

Series: Consider Christ

Pastor: Lance Naderhoff

Sunday School

Date: 2nd August 2026

Passage: John 5:1-14

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We all know what it feels like to face a problem we cannot fix. The man at the pool of Bethesda had spent thirty-eight years waiting for someone to help him, revealing the same spiritual condition every person faces apart from Christ.

Jesus alone has the power to forgive sin, change a life, and give the certainty of eternal life because He is equal with God. His invitation is not to earn salvation or rely on good works, but to believe in Him and receive what only He can give.

The same Savior who made the helpless man whole still calls people to Himself today, offering mercy, new life, and the promise of eternity while reminding those who know Him to bring that hope to others.

Consider His Forgiveness

Lance Naderhoff — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:45:00 +0100

Consider His Forgiveness

Series: Consider Christ

Pastor: Lance Naderhoff

Sunday School

Date: 26th July 2026

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Two people stood before Jesus that day, and only one understood her greatest need. A woman known for her sin came with repentance, while a Pharisee trusted his own standing and failed to recognize the grace unfolding in front of him.

Luke 7 reveals that forgiveness begins with acknowledging our debt and coming to the only One who can remove it. The heart that knows it has been forgiven responds with gratitude, love, and a desire to honor Christ, while pride blinds people to both their own need and the needs of others.

The same Savior who forgave her still offers that forgiveness today, and His grace changes far more than a person's record.

Consider His Omnipotence

Lance Naderhoff — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:45:00 +0100

Consider His Omnipotence

Series: Consider Christ

Pastor: Lance Naderhoff

Sunday School

Date: 5th July 2026

Passage: John 11:1-11

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What do you do when God doesn't answer as quickly as you hoped? The account of Lazarus reveals that Christ's power reaches far beyond what people see as impossible, and His timing never falls outside His purpose. Even seasons of waiting and sorrow can display God's glory, strengthen faith, and point people to Jesus.

The One who called Lazarus from the grave also entered into the grief of those He loved, showing both limitless power and genuine compassion. The same Savior who conquered death still calls people to believe in Him and trust His perfect plan.