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Sometimes we imagine that believing in and following Jesus results in unending success and continual progress in every way with no more frustration, unhappy surprises, and failures. Although we receive audacious promises from Jesus, he never promised a pain-free life. In moments when our reality does not match up with our expectations, we hold onto truth about our God and find our next step to follow him. This weekend, we remember that even when facing death Jesus is our resurrection and life. Support the show

We are the sheep in Jesus’ pasture. He is our Shepherd. But our Shepherd also became one of the sheep. In John 10, Jesus uses the image of the gate to fold or secure enclosure for sheep as well as a shepherd with the flock to explain his mission and our relationship with him. Dedicate some time exploring how that image informs our relationship with God, who leads, protects, and corrects as we learn from Jesus’ teaching in John 10. Support the show

Darkness lives in and often dominates our world. Its influence seeps into our soul, clouding our line of sight and perceptions. Jesus is the light that overcomes the darkness. We experience the power of his light throughout our lives, just as those who listened to him and saw him work in the first century did. Let’s find the Lord Jesus as our light together… Support the show

Jesus is the One who was, who is, and who always will be. In John’s Gospel, Jesus picked up the phrase used by God to introduce himself to Moses…”I Am.” Through this series, we want to discover how Jesus is the subject of history, not its object, and how Jesus is always more than enough for us. This weekend through Jesus’ miracles and teaching in John chapter 6, we can remember how Jesus is the bread who gives us life. Support the show

Jesus said His yoke is easy and His burden is light. Yet when we look at what He actually asks us to do (don't worry, bless those who curse you, rejoice in suffering) it can feel anything but easy and light. The gap is not in His promise; it’s in how we have tried to close it. We cannot achieve these things by direct effort, in the moment they are required. We must become the kind of people who do them naturally, and spiritual disciplines are how that “becoming” happens. This weekend, as we close our series, we'll look at why the spiritual disciplines are not extra work added to the Christian life, but the very training that makes it easy and light. Support the show

Spiritual maturity grows from a mind and heart shaped by the word of God. Meditating on Scripture is more than reading for information, it is dwelling on what God has said until it impacts the way we think and behave. Among the spiritual disciplines, this is the one that most directly places God's truth before us and gives the Holy Spirit something to work with in our hearts and minds. This weekend, we will explore the discipline of meditating on Scripture and how it moves us toward maturity. Support the show

Today, we're considering the discipline of service and how it shapes the way we see both God and the people around us. Peter writes with urgency reminding us that the end is near, which is exactly why prayer, love, and hospitality can't wait for a more convenient season. He calls us to pray, to love deeply, to welcome cheerfully, and to use whatever gift we've been given to serve others well, as faithful stewards of God's grace. Service, in this light, isn't a task we check off—it's a posture of availability, fueled by God's strength rather than our own, so that in everything, God gets the glory through Jesus Christ. As we step into this discipline together, what step will you take? Support the show

Our prayer lives often reflect our culture's dilemma — frequent contact with God but a lack of true intimacy. The main issues in both our lives and society are spiritual, and genuine progress comes only when we pursue a relationship with God rather than merely seeking His answers. God longs for intimacy with His children, and through prayer we can deepen our connection with Him and experience His gracious and loving nature. Support the show

Through practicing spiritual disciplines, we are transformed to become more like Jesus. Relationships with others that are centered around and motivated by Jesus most often provide the context for our life change. Being part of the body of Christ is the environment that Jesus initiated to guide us into change and growth. Together, we can practice the discipline of building community and make progress toward maturity in the guidance and enablement of the Holy Spirit. Support the show

Every problem that we face—personal, social, economic, relational, even political—lies downstream from our spiritual lives. If we fail to make progress in spiritual maturity, we will struggle to solve any other problem area of life or culture. Through this series, we want to bring ourselves to God through five different actions and ask God to help us move toward spiritual maturity. This weekend, we will explore the role of the spiritual discipline of worship in our lives. Support the show

Jesus crossed boundaries to keep an appointment with an overlooked woman at a well who had searched for satisfaction and was still searching. Jesus crossed boundaries between heaven and earth to be the satisfaction for our deepest needs. He, not only, offers us the living water to quench our thirst but invites us to help others find their satisfaction in him. We can celebrate God’s provision and join him in offering his salvation to others. Support the show

Have you ever stumbled around in the dark looking for something—maybe for a light so you could see? The nighttime conversation Nicodemus had with Jesus presents a light to help all people see life from a new perspective. Jesus’ challenge to Nicodemus also challenges each one of us to see the truth we easily miss in the shadows of our lives. This weekend, we’re asking God to adjust our perspective to see his light of truth. Support the show

When Jesus entered our world, he began making everything new again. In John’s Gospel about Jesus, Jesus’ ministry begins with change. He announced the coming of a new age with his first miracle and his initial confrontation with religious leaders. Today, we are still part of the new creation work that Jesus is accomplishing in our world. Jesus, who turned water into wine and overturned the money-changing tables, is making things new in our lives too. Support the show

In John's gospel, we explore how John reveals the essence and significance of Jesus' life for all humanity. Today, we will examine Andrew and Philip proclaiming Jesus as the Messiah and the ripple effect of their testimonies. Their example reminds us that we are not called to change hearts—we are simply called to introduce people to the One who can. The power of sharing our faith does not come from persuasive words, extensive biblical knowledge, or sinless lives, but from the transforming power of the gospel at work within us. When Christ changes us, our greatest testimony is simply pointing others to Him. Support the show

Have you ever met someone so remarkable that you could not stop talking about them? Imagine that the person was more than remarkable—that was John the Baptist’s experience. At first, he did not know he would encounter God in the flesh, Jesus. The one who was, who is, and who changes everything. But when he did realize it, he could not stop proclaiming it. John the Baptist's testimony still captures our attention today as he points us to Jesus, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of all humanity. Support the show