June 9, 2024 • Pastor Andrew Clark • John 17:20–26
What are Jesus' hopes for the Christian community? Far from vain desires, the prayer of Christ here reflects the very heart of God: we are to share and experience the love of God, we are to be unified in the truth and person of Jesus, and we are to be a potent witness of love, truth, and grace to the world around us, that they may know the Father.
A Prayer for Potent Presence
June 2, 2024 • Pastor Andrew Clark • John 17:6–19
As he prays for his current disciples, Jesus asks that they would be protected and set apart to reflect God's love and goodness to a broken world.
The Good of His Glory
May 26, 2024 • Pastor Andrew Clark • John 17:1–5
God is consumed with his glory... but what does that have to do with us? In Jesus, we are caught up in the life-changing, joy-inspiring story of redemption; we are recipients of love and grace that touches and fills every part of our lives.
Peace in a Troubled World
May 19, 2024 • Pastor Andrew Clark • John 16:25–33
Jesus offers, in the middle of a dark, hostile, troubling world, a peace in him and a confidence that transcends all opposition. It is ours, a gift through faith in him... will we take it up?
The Joy He Brings
May 12, 2024 • Pastor Andrew Clark • John 16:16–24
In one of his darkest moments, Jesus promises his followers that he brings a joy that is strong, permanent, and fulfilling. What is this joy?
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.
Learning From the Betrayer
January 14, 2024 • Pastor Andrew Clark • John 13:18–30
What can we learn from the life and betrayal of Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus? God is responsible for our salvation, and we are responsible for our repentance and our pursuit of God in return.
Set Apart
January 7, 2024 • Pastor Andrew Clark • John 13:1–17
As the new year begins, let us set ourselves apart in Jesus, receiving and serving as we abide in him.
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.
Let The Light In
August 20, 2023 • Pastor Andrew Clark • John 12:27–43
As he nears the end of his public ministry, Jesus glorifies the Father and warns the people to avoid the darkness by coming to him, the light of the world. While it is still today, we must pursue this Jesus in gratitude.
The Triumphal Entry
August 13, 2023 • Pastor Andrew Clark • John 12:12–26
Jesus arrives to Jerusalem with one intention: to follow the Father and die for the sins of the world. Is this gospel good enough for each of us?
