Poppin' Bottles

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Poppin' Bottles

The New Wine of the Kingdom of Heaven

December 18, 2022 • Bryan Loritts • John 1:1–12

In this message from John 2, Pastor Bryan sheds light on the first of Jesus’ signs in this Gospel: the turning of water into wine at a wedding in Cana. This sign is indeed miraculous, but we shouldn’t miss the greater reality that it points us to—the person of Jesus and the coming of his kingdom. Though the world may offer satisfaction through the "old wine" of money or status, it is only the "new wine" of a relationship with Jesus that brings true satisfaction and lasting joy.

When Jesus Found What He Was Looking For

December 24, 2022 • J.D. Greear • John 4

In this special message from John 4, Pastor J.D. walks us through a story that demonstrates the beauty of the incarnate Christ, whose coming we celebrate during this Christmas season. The Samaritan woman at the well—the first person to whom Jesus overtly reveals himself as the Messiah—has much to teach us about the Savior who has come to earth. He’s the Savior who comes to the unlikely, and you are exactly who he is looking for.

Jesus’ First Three Questions

December 11, 2022 • J.D. Greear • John 1:35–51

In this message that takes us through the remainder of John 1, Pastor J.D. explains how Jesus both asks and answers a vital question for all of us: “What are you seeking?” Though people everywhere naturally crave love and acceptance, they often search for it in all the wrong places. Through Jesus’ encounters with both Peter and Nathanael, we see the beauty of being fully known and loved by the One we should devote our lives to following.

In the Beginning Was… Jesus

December 4, 2022 • J.D. Greear • John 1:1–18

In this message from the Gospel of John, Pastor J.D. takes us through what we can think of as Jesus’ resume, to better understand who Jesus was and is. With so many misconceptions of Jesus prevalent in today’s world, this is a task that is immensely important. Perhaps you’ve encountered churches that have embodied grace, but not truth (or vice versa). If so, you can rest in the assurance that the Jesus who took on flesh and dwelt among us is full of both grace and truth.