You Can't Change People...But He Can

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You Can't Change People...But He Can

November 8, 2020 • Brian McCormack • John 16:4–11

For Christians facing opposition while on mission with Jesus, there is some very good news in this passage -- Jesus sends the Holy Spirit to show people in the world the things they need to repent of. Pro tip: never stop asking the Spirit to do the same for you.

Take Heart, Jesus Prays For You

January 24, 2021 • Brian McCormack • John 17

On the last night of his life, Jesus asks his father to do 3 things for his followers — protect us, sanctify us, and unite us. If we remember these prayers, we’ll also remember we are not alone, change is possible, and hope is bigger than division.

Glory, Authority, and Eternal Life

January 17, 2021 • Brian McCormack • John 17:1–5

As Jesus begins to pray on the final night of his life, 3 things appear to be on his mind -- the GLORY of God, the AUTHORITY of God, and ETERNAL LIFE by knowing God. When we orient our thoughts and actions around these same ideas, things change.

Take Heart, He Has Conquered the World

December 27, 2020 • Brian McCormack

As people finishing one hard year and staring down the likelihood of another, what hope does God offer us? “Yes, you will have suffering in this world. But take heart — I have conquered the world.” In these words we don’t just find our hope, but also our purpose as a church for the season to come.