The Gospel of John - Calvary Green Valley Ranch

Friend of Caesar - John 19:1-16

November 10, 2024 • Matthew Dionne • John 19:1–16

In the moments before Jesus' crucifixion it was clear that Pilate had all of the power. He had the backing of Caesar and all of the http://authority.thehttp://seemed.the The political and social systems of our world can loom large in our lives, but we can never lose sight of who is truly our King. We can be steady and sure when the world seems uncertain because we know that the systems and powers of this world are in God’s hand.

Denying Jesus - John 18:15-18; 25-27

November 3, 2024 • Matthew Dionne

At the same time as Jesus was on trial before His enemies, Peter was going through his own kind of trial... would he stand up for Jesus, or would he falter and deny Him. In our passage today, we learn some important things about what leads us to deny Jesus in the first place, how to avoid it. But most importantly we learn how God deals with us when we do fail. Even when we do sin and deny Christ, God’s not done with us. He will restore us if we turn back to Him in genuine love and obedience.

John 18 Truth on Trial

October 27, 2024 • Matthew Dionne • John 18:19–24, John 18:28–40

What is Truth? and how do we talk about the ultimate Truth in a culture that increasingly rejects the notion of truth? In our text, Jesus is confronted with two groups of people who are either ignorant of the truth, or are downright opposed to it. We learn from their tactics and Jesus reaction. We must be prepared to declare the Truth of the Gospel with boldness and gentleness - and leave the results to God.

John 18:1-14 - Meekness - Power Submitted to God

October 20, 2024 • Matthew Dionne • John 18:1–14

How are Christians meant to respond to the antagonism of an unbelieving world... Meekness. Don't be fooled and confuse meekness with weakness though. Jesus gave us a perfect model for meekness in the Garden of Gethsemane - strength and power - under control and submitted to God's will. When we are filled with and trust in the power of Jesus Christ we can respond to a world with true Christ-like meekness

John 17 - UNITY in Christ

October 13, 2024 • Matthew Dionne • John 17

Christ has told us that the world will "know we are His disciples" by our love for one another. Yet, churches can often fight and divide very much like the world. Can we ever experience real unity? Join us as we talk about Christ's heart for unity in His high priestly prayer. When we belong to Christ we are united with Him - and when we are united with Him we are also united to one another. Please also join us afterward for the Lord's Supper

John 17 - Prayer, Talking to our Father

October 6, 2024 • Matthew Dionne • John 17, Matthew 6:9–13

Do you ever have difficulty in prayer? knowing what to say or how to say it, finding time, keeping your attention. Many of us do - prayer can be hard... but it is an essential and fulfilling part of a Christian life. In our text today, Jesus modeled what intimate prayer with God the Father looks like. Prayer is an invitation to grow deeper in relationship with our Heavenly Father, to trust in Him for all of our needs and to experience His love firsthand. please also join us for Pray First - Text Prayer Requests to 720-432-8892

Our Salvation - God's Plan

September 29, 2024 • Matthew Dionne • John 17

The Christian life can be messy. Sometimes it can even be tempting to wonder if God can even save us from our current circumstances. But Jesus never had any doubt - in this second message in the "when Jesus prays" series. We will see how Jesus prayed for and trusted in God's sovereignty. God has a plan for us: He saved us; He keeps us; so we can be assured He will keep His promises to us - even in our darkest times

John 17 - God's Glory - Our Purpose

September 22, 2024 • Matthew Dionne • John 17

In this chapter of Scripture - commonly referred to as Christ's "high priestly prayer" we get a glimpse at Jesus' private conversation with the Father. This week we will see how Christ made God's glory His priority, and we will discuss how we are invited to do the same. When we fix our eyes God’s glory, our everyday obedience glorifies Him and unifies us in joy and purpose.

Joy from Sorrow - John 16:16-33

September 15, 2024 • Matthew Dionne • John 16:16–33

How do we endure hardship as believers? We endure it with a hope that the world does not have... Jesus prepares His beloved disciples for the hardship that they are going to go through in light of His death - but He encourages them to take heart because He has overcome the world in the resurrection

The Holy Spirit our Helper & Communion Sunday

September 8, 2024 • Matthew Dionne • John 15:26, John 16:7–15

As Christians, we are commanded to be bold in our love and faithful to Christ's command ... even in the face of hatred, persecution and hardship. How can we do that? Jesus answers that question and teaches us about the work of the Holy Spirit. we can be bold for Christ because the Holy Spirit is our Helper. please also join us for the Lord's supper after the sermon.

The blessedness of being hated

August 25, 2024 • Matthew Dionne • John 15:18—16:4

In John 15:9-17 we learned that the Love of Christ is all we need, but in this passage Christ reminds us that the world will not be the source of that love ... in fact, the world treated Jesus with hate, His first Apostles with hate... why should it treat you and I any differently. but there is a blessing in it when the world hates us for Christ's sake.

Love is all you need!

August 11, 2024 • Matthew Dionne • John 15:9–17

Last week we learned how Christ commanded His disciples in the upper room to ABIDE in Him. This week we will explore how we obey Christ's commandment to love... how can we love the way that Christ has called us to? The self-sacrificial love of Jesus Christ is a source, an example, and a commandment to His followers.

Abide & Bear Fruit - Pray First

August 4, 2024 • Matthew Dionne • John 15:1–6

Join us as we pick back up in John's Gospel with Jesus teaching the disciples in the upper room. We confront some challenging questions - why do some people fall away from the faith, while others abide? We'll explore what that means Our purpose and salvation are are only found by abiding in Christ Also join us for Pray First - Text Prayer Requests to 720-432-8892

Surrendered & Empowered Life - John 14:8-31 Part II

January 28, 2024 • Matthew Dionne • John 14:8–31

Surrendered & Empowered Life - John 14:8-31 Part II - this is the conclusion of our 2 part teaching series on this section of Scripture. We are looking at the promises and the commandments that come along with being saved by our triune God. We will see that we can obey Jesus because we trust in His promises… A life that is surrendered and obedient to Him is also a life that hidden, protected and empower by Him

Saved by a Triune God - John 14:8-31

January 21, 2024 • Matthew Dionne • John 14:8–31

John 14:8-31 Part 1 of a 2 part preaching series on this section of Scripture. The word "Trinity" is not present anywhere in Scripture ... but the doctrine of the Trinity is all over the pages of Scripture. Join us as we explore the blessings of being saved by a Triune God We are able to be in relationship with the Father eternally because we are in Christ - and we are able to be in relationship with Him now because His Holy Spirit is in Us.