Weekly Bulletin

Believe
Who Is Jesus? (Part two)
August 3, 2025
Pastor Terry Fulks

25 “Truly, truly, I say to you, an hour is coming, and is now here, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live. 26 For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son also to have life in himself. 27 And he has given him authority to execute judgment, because he is the Son of Man. 28 Do not marvel at this, for an hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out, those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.
John 5:25–29 ESV

Here are three assertions about what Jesus did and will do. 

1. Jesus’ voice can give life. (John 14:6) 

2. Jesus was given authority to execute judgment. 

3. Jesus’ voice will raise all people.

  • The good people to life
  • The bad people to judgement. 

28 And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Matthew 10:28 ESV

10 According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it. 11 For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— 13 each one’s work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. 14 If the work that anyone has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. 15 If anyone’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire.
1 Corinthians 3:10–15 ESV

11 Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them. 12 And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. 13 And the sea gave up the dead who were in it, Death and Hades gave up the dead who were in them, and they were judged, each one of them, according to what they had done. 14 Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. 15 And if anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.
Revelation 20:11–15 ESV

Some Christians have taken all the justice, judgment and hatred of sin out of the nature of God – and have nothing left but a soft god.
— A. W. Tozer 

The fact that Jesus will sit upon the throne of judgment will be the consternation of his enemies and the consolation of his people.
— John Murray 

Points to ponder: 

  • If there is no judge there is no justice. 
  • A healthy fear is healthy for your mind, body, and soul.
  • A view that God is soft results in soft followers of Christ.
  • Would you like to escape God’s judgement? 

Connection Prayer:  Lord, please help me surrender to you and place my faith in you.  Give me a hunger and thirst for you. I want to thank you for your light, life, love, and your truth. I now, with what faith I have, confess that you Jesus died on the cross for my sins, were buried, and rose from the dead on the third day. I take you as my Savior, Lord, and Leader. Please forgive me of my sins and thank you for your forgiveness. Help me to follow you all the days of my life. Amen.  

Next steps for the new believer: 

  1. If you prayed the connection prayer with me:
    1. Pick up a new believer pack as you leave.
    2. Read John 3, three times before you go to bed tonight. 
    3. Read the gospel of John all the way through by reading about ten verses a day. 

Next steps for the believer:

  1. This week review the sermon notes at least twice. 
  2. Everyday this week ask God to strengthen your belief in Christ. 
  3. Pray that God would help you to have a healthy fear of God.  
  4. Memorize a verse in John chapter five this week. 
  5. Read John 5 at least twice this week.    

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Youth Group Volunteers Needed!
Our youth group is growing and we are in need of volunteers to help on Wednesday evenings. We are currently in need of Male volunteers for both Middle School and High School. This is an amazing opportunity to help the next generation grow in their faith and experience the love and support of a Christian community. If you’re interested in volunteering email Byron at Byron@thirstwi.com.

Thirst Church Ministry Fair
For three Sundays—August 17, 24 & 31—stick around after the 9AM service to explore all the ministries and groups happening at Thirst. Each week, we will be set up in the lobby to share info, answer questions, and help you get connected as we gear up for our Fall Launch!

VBS Recap
What an incredible week at VBS! We had 218 kids join us for an unforgettable Road Trip adventure, supported by almost 100 amazing volunteers who made it all happen. And thanks to your generosity, our collection bin was overflowing with shoes for Soles for Jesus! God moved in big ways—thank you, Thirst Church family, for being part of it!

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