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The Holy Spirit is given as a “Helper”, the help is to empower us to love God through actions of obedience. Jesus in his words brings us to an understanding that we will either obey the father or the world. What is one thing in our life that is drawing us away from obedience to God? What would it look like to lean into the “Helper” in order to love God and experience Christ manifestation in your life?

As the last supper continues to unfold, Jesus makes a powerful truth statement. He claims that he is the truth, the way, and the life! How does this impact the church? How does this impact our lives? Knowing that Jesus is the only way to the Father - how do we move forward knowing this ultimate truth. 

Listening vs. Understanding, knowing the difference, andknowing one is required for the other (you have to truly listen totruly understand). Are we willing to commit yourself to learning and listening to Jesus teaching, so that we may understand the truth. Join us for our Easter message.

John 13 is the story of Jesus and his disciples at the last supper. Jesus gets up and serves his disciples. At this moment Jesus is modeling what it means to be a servant. No matter our position, or statues we are called to serve and to lead well. Jesus is the king of kings and yet, is humble enough to serve his own followers. How do we respond?

Jesus isn’t passive in our suffering, like at Lazarus’ tomb, he is deeply grieved and angered at the state of our suffering, even though healing is guaranteed for those who believe in him. Can we be willing to lean in to our own suffering and allow Jesus to lean in with us. Rather than asking him to take us out, invite him in, to ease the burden, not avoiding our hurt.

How do we know the voice of the Good shepherd? At one point or another we'll end up following something. But only following Jesus leads to abundant life. 

At times, God uses our hardships for His glory and eternal purpose. The blind man had to walk in faith + obedience before experiencing God’s miracle. Are we willing to do things God's way, in Gods timing, for Gods glory? Even if it means suffering a while in a world that questions God’s work in us when it happens?

How did Jesus respond to those convicted of sin? While influential figures of his time called for judgment and condemnation, Jesus answered with boundless grace. In John 8, we're reminded that only God has the right to judge, and we are called to mirror his compassionate response to others. 

We need to be about God’s business not our own. Purpose comes from being faithful. We are often so busy searching for significance, recognition, to be seen that we miss what God truly has for us. We are distracted, overworked, and busy doing the wrong things that we might be missing the God things.

In John 6 were pointed to a fork in the road we all eventually face, an impossible situation that weights out our resources, our abilities. At times they can make us desperate, however, what if God at times uses these to shift our focus off of what we can do, to what he can do. 

In John 5 Jesus heals a man that was paralyzed for decades. He also addresses two very people types. As we read on, likely well see that we’ve been both. This week we look at what Jesus’ message is to all of us through this chapter.

Join us as we continue our sermon series on the book of John with guest speakers Rob Scott!

Join us as we tackle chapter 2 of the book John with guest speaker Rob Scott.

Were kickin 2026 off with the book written by "The one whom Jesus loved", John. Join us as we learn how grow closes to Jesus and each other in these next 21 weeks.

Why would Jesus call his followers to willingly make their lives more difficult? Is there a reason for the hardship? Short answer is yes. God wants our character to be formed more into his likeness than our own. God's way of life actually leads to more peace, purpose, and joy. The hardships we face actually serve to make us better. Not just for our own lives - but for the lives of others.