John
The Word Among Us
The Abiding Life
April 7, 2024 • Pastor Andrew Clark • John 15:1–11
As followers of Jesus, we are called not just to follow in his footsteps, but to abide in him, as he abides in us. What does this mean? What does it look like? Jesus here paints a beautiful and stunning picture of this relationship, a relationship of utmost importance and priority for our spiritual life.
The Spirit of Love and Truth
February 11, 2024 • Pastor Andrew Clark • John 14:15–31
As he prepares his disciples for his departure to the cross, Jesus informs them that a Helper, the Holy Spirit of God, will come to them. This spirit will reveal the love and truth of God to them in abundance; a true gift from the giver of all things good.
Is Jesus Enough?
February 4, 2024 • Joel Maginnis • John 14:1–14
As Jesus prepares his disciples for his departure, it's not unreasonable for them to feel some fear and confusion. If we're honest, that's incredibly relatable for everyone. Jesus has some helpful encouragement for just this situation.
God In The Gap
January 28, 2024 • Pastor Andrew Clark • John 13:36–38
We all experience a tension in life: the gap between where we are and where we want to be. This is not a unique experience, in fact those who walked with Jesus wrestled with the same hardship. What does God have for us in the gap? How can it be used as an opportunity for redemption and growth?
Time For Something New
January 21, 2024 • Pastor Andrew Clark • John 13:31–35
Judas has departed, and now the remaining disciples of Jesus sit and listen to their Rabbi. What will he have to say? Jesus makes it clear: it’s time for something new, a new commandment that will direct and govern them as they begin forming the community of God as the church.
A Clear View
August 27, 2023 • Pastor Andrew Clark • John 12:44–50
As Jesus ends his public ministry, he cries aloud one last time, sharing the truths that lead to true life in God. Jesus brings light, grace, and life, and those who believe and hold fast to his teaching will be saved from darkness, judgement, and death.
God's Grace & Our Attitude
August 6, 2023 • Joel Maginnis • John 12:1–11
Jesus, in the book of John is constantly doing the miraculous, asserting his authority over creation, life and death. As we conclude the narrative of Lazarus' resurrection, we get a window into what gratitude should look to a God who constantly gives us what we don't deserve.
A Forced Decision
July 30, 2023 • Cody Bartrug • John 11:45–57
Those who experienced the death and resurrection of Lazarus were forced to make a decision. When we are exposed to Christ and His work, a choice is made to either believe in who He says He is or reject it. As a result of that choice, we must make a choice about who we are in light of that decision. Is Jesus Lord over our life or are we? If the choice is us, our morality becomes self-servicing and thus our choices in life reflect that.
What Happens As We Wrestle?
July 9, 2023 • Pastor Andrew Clark • John 10:22–42
Our faith will often lead us to points, moments, or seasons of wrestling with God. When this happens, we can either tap out of the wrestling or let it lead us to deeper communion with God. Our wrestling helps us prioritize Jesus, see more of Jesus, and make more of Jesus in our lives.