The Gospel According to John

John 21:1-11 (Coming To The End Of Yourself)

July 21, 2024 • Kendall Lankford • John 21:1–11

As we are winding down our time in the Gospel of John, we examine the final miracle of Christ, and see what it teaches us about Jesus. Join us as we consider Jesus' final miracle and learn what it teaches us about Him!

John 20:30-31 (Covenant Renewal Commission)

July 14, 2024 • Kendall Lankford • John 20:30–31

As we look at the purpose for John's Gospel today, we also see the overarching covenant structure of the book, and what Jesus is commissioning us as Christians to be and to become. Join us as we look at our purpose and our commission!

John 20:24-29 (New Creation Faith)

July 7, 2024 • Kendall Lankford • John 20:24–29

In the Bible faith comes before seeing and in this passage we find out how. Join us as we explore how Jesus saves Thomas, how Thomas comes to confess His Lord, and what that teaches us about the nature of faith.

John 20:19-23 (New Creation People - Part 1)

June 9, 2024 • Kendall Lankford • John 20:19–23

In today's sermon, we spoke about new creation. When Jesus rose from the grave, He unleashed new creation power on this old creation cosmos. Join us as we consider 8 vital realities that Jesus' resurrection has ushered in.

John 20:1-16 - The Resurrection Of Christ And The Putting Away Of The Old World

June 2, 2024 • Kendall Lankford • John 20:1–16

In today's sermon, we notice how Christ put away the Old Covenant world of types an shadows and ushered in a new creation by His resurrection from the dead. Join us as we consider these things.

John 19:31-42 (His Prophecy-Fulfilling Death)

May 26, 2024 • Kendall Lankford • John 19:31–42

Every element of Jesus' death on the cross and burial was not only predicted in the Old Testament and accomplished in perfect fulfillment by Christ. Join us as we explore nine powerful evidences of prophecy being fulfilled in Jesus' final moments. And it is our prayer that you would be encouraged.

John 19:16-17 (Jesus Our Sin Offering)

May 5, 2024 • Kendall Lankford • John 19:16–17

In our passage this morning, we see how Jesus intentionally and deliberately fulfills the sin offering of Leviticus 4, taking the curse that we are owed, and giving us His righteousness that we could not deserve.

John 19:16-17 (Jesus, the Serpent Crushing, Giant Killing, Warrior)

April 28, 2024 • Kendall Lankford

In our sermon, we explore the ongoing spiritual warfare between the forces of God and evil. We cover topics like the Nephilim, man-eating giants, Goliath, and Golgotha, showing how all of these themes come together at the cross of Christ. Join us as we explore these themes together.

John 19:6-15 (They Became A Curse)

April 21, 2024 • Kendall Lankford • John 19:6–15, Deuteronomy 28:15–68, Leviticus 26:15–46

Instead of trusting in Christ to take the curse on their behalf, the Jews of the first century welcomed the curses to fall upon their own heads. Join us as we look at what that means and what harrowing events followed because of this.

John 19:1-7 (He Took Our Curse)

April 14, 2024 • Kendall Lankford • John 19:1–7

As Jesus was being flogged in John 19, there are covenantal realities that are going on explicitly and implicitly under the surface. Jesus is taking upon Himself the curses of the covenant, so that we can walk away with freedom and with blessing.

John 18;24-40 (The Kingship of Christ)

April 7, 2024 • Kendall Lankford • John 18:24–40

In this sermon, we delve into the vital proclamation that 'Christ is King,' a statement of faith that stands at the heart of Christianity, yet has sparked significant controversy in today's societal discourse. Drawing upon the "Christ is King" controversy and its implications for believers, the message explores the guidance of 2 Timothy 2:23 on engaging with controversies, emphasizing the distinction between useless disputes and those vital to our faith. Through the biblical narrative of Jesus' interaction with Pilate in John 18:28-40, we uncover six truths about Christ's kingship, revealing it to be spiritual, truthful, timeless, counter to worldly logic, and transformative. This sermon challenges us to stand firm in our confession of Jesus as King, understanding that while this may provoke opposition, it is essential for advancing His kingdom and embodying the gospel's transformative power in our lives and the world.

John 18:15-18, 25-27 (Missing Jesus Part 3)

March 24, 2024 • Kendall Lankford • John 18:15–18, John 18:25–27

Just as Peter faltered in the face of adversity, we're reminded of our own moments of doubt and denial. But through it all, there's hope in the restoration Christ offers, calling us to embrace bold faith even in the midst of life's storms. When we are faced with comfort or courageous commitment, will we stand firm or falter like Peter in the sandstorm of life?

John 18:2-11: (Missing Jesus - Part 1)

March 10, 2024 • Kendall Lankford • John 18:2–11

In John's passage, Jesus is often misunderstood, much like navigating without GPS. Some, like Judas, betray Him for personal gain. Others, like the guards, blindly follow authority. Even Peter misunderstands Jesus's true victory. Yet, the Gospel remains a beacon of hope, guiding us back to the truth of who Jesus is and His divine purpose for us.

John 18:1-9 (Christ the True and Better)

March 3, 2024 • Kendall Lankford • John 18:1–9

In today's passage, Jesus is doing things on two levels. On the surface, Christ is getting arrested, betrayed, and will soon be en route to a sham trial. Under the surface, however, there is more going on than meets the eye. Join us this week as we peer behind the layers of John 18 to see all that Jesus is doing.

John 17:24-26 (A Prayer for Heaven)

February 18, 2024 • Kendall Lankford • John 17:24–26

As Jesus ended His high priestly prayer, He turned His attention to heaven. And as we will see in this passage, heaven is not primarily about a place, it is about a person (i.e. being with Jesus). Join us as we dive into our final sermon on John 17.

So That You May Believe