Current Sermon Series

The Helper - John 16 pt. 1

June 2, 2024 • John 16:1–15

Despite facing confusion, loss, and opposition, believers are reassured by Jesus' promise of the Holy Spirit, who will guide, empower, and help them live fruitful lives and continue His mission. Jesus teaches us that trusting in God's goodness and the Spirit's assistance is essential for living a fruitful Christian life and sharing the gospel effectively.

Promised Persecution - John 15 pt. 3

May 26, 2024 • Pastor Scott • John 15:18–27, John 16:1–4

In John 15, Jesus promises persecution for his disciples in this world. Throughout these chapters Jesus has been preparing His disciples for the challenges they will face in a world that will often be hostile to their message and their way of life. As followers of Christ in our world today, we too are called to understand the reality of opposition and to heed the call to remain steadfast in our faith in the midst of it.

The Master's Command - John 15 pt.2

May 19, 2024 • Pastor Scott • John 15:12–17

As followers of Christ, we are called to embody His love in all that we do. The command to love one another as He has loved us is not a suggestion but rather, it is a fundamental aspect of our identity as His disciples. So then, let us heed Jesus' words and strive to love our brothers and sisters in Christ sacrificially and selflessly, choosing to do good to others in the name of Jesus.

Abide - John 15 pt. 1

April 21, 2024 • Pastor Scott • John 15:1–11

In John 15, Jesus emphasizes the importance of abiding in Him as the key to a fruitful life. He uses the metaphor of a vine and branches to illustrate this deep spiritual truth. Just as branches remain connected to the vine to receive nourishment and bear fruit, believers are called to abide in Jesus, drawing strength, wisdom, and life from Him. Jesus assures His followers that by abiding in Him, they will experience His love, joy, and peace in abundance. This command to abide in Him challenges believers to cultivate a close, ongoing relationship with Jesus, relying on His presence and power for every aspect of life.

Promises - John 14 pt. 3

April 14, 2024 • Pastor Scott • John 14:12–31

Too many times, when our hearts and minds are troubled, instead of looking to Jesus and trusting in His promises, we look to ourselves and trust in our own abilities, reasoning, and understanding. And when we don’t find peace, comfort, or encouragement, we wonder what’s wrong. What’s wrong is that we are looking at and trusting in the wrong things. We should constantly celebrate, rejoice in, and remind ourselves of the promises of God to us in Christ. For the promises of God, found in Scripture, are an anchor of hope and assurance in the midst of life's uncertainties.

Our Triune God - John 14 pt. 2

April 7, 2024 • John 14:7–17

The doctrine of the Trinity has been and continues to be a fundamental doctrine of the Church. It has weathered an onset of attacks from the past to the present and still stands strong because the truth of God will always endure! As believers who hold to a high view of scripture, it is important that we think correctly and biblically about this essential doctrine.

Easter 2024: The Answer for Troubled Hearts - John 14 pt. 1

March 31, 2024 • Pastor Scott • John 14:1–6

In a world filled with depression, stress, anxiety, restlessness, and countless worries, Jesus offers us a peace and power that provides a change in our perspective, and a confidence that enables us to have untroubled hearts in a troubled world.

Peter's Lesson - John 13 pt. 4

March 24, 2024 • Pastor Scott • John 13:36–38

Peter’s lesson is a lesson for all of us – salvation and faithfulness to Christ are not found in the strength of our flesh, the determination of our will, or the sincerity of our desire; rather, they are found in repentance and faith, and in the power and presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Love One Another - John 13 pt. 3

March 17, 2024 • Pastor Scott • John 13:31–35

Jesus commands us to 'love one another' as He has loved us. By this, Jesus becomes both the standard and example of love for us. This is important for us today, as followers of Jesus, because our culture is actively working to redefine love in its own image rather than in the image of Christ. We must not separate Jesus and His cross from our understanding of what love is and what it should look like.

The Betrayer - John 13 pt. 2

March 3, 2024 • Pastor Scott • John 13:18–30

Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus's disciples infamous for his betrayal of Jesus, is a character that evokes a multitude of emotions and thoughts for us as Christians... How could he? Why would he? What does it mean? And so on. We may never be able to answer all of these questions, but we can still learn from Judas and his story. Here in John 13, we examine the lesson, the warning, and the reflection regarding Judas, the betrayer.

The Humble Servant - John 13 pt. 1

February 18, 2024 • Pastor Scott • John 13:1–17

Humility is a character trait that is rarely seen in our culture anymore. However, it is a trait praised by Christ and modeled for us by Christ. Jesus is the Humble Servant who came to give His life as the sacrifice for our sins, and as followers of Christ, we are called to follow His example and humbly serve others.

Jesus's Farewell Sermon John 12 pt. 6

December 31, 2023 • Pastor Scott • John 12:20–50

The life and ministry of Jesus was unlike anything this world has ever known, and although many believed, still, the Scriptures record for us that many people did not believe. As we look at this farewell sermon by Christ, we want to be mindful of the sin of unbelief and work to guard our hearts against it.

Following Jesus: A Call to Faithfulness - John 12 pt. 5

December 17, 2023 • Pastor Scott • John 12:20–36

Faithfulness and dependability are things that people look for in everything from a car to a spouse. So it should be no surprise to us that God is looking for faithfulness from us as well. Jesus modeled faihfulness in His life and calls us to follow in His footsteps as we learn to be faithful followers of Christ in this world.

Following Jesus: A Call to Die John 12 pt. 4

December 3, 2023 • Pastor Scott • John 12:20–26

There are varying definitions, in our world today, of what it means to be a Christian. Some people base their definitions off of what they've heard or maybe been taught. And then again, some just base it off of what they feel or think. But thankfully, Jesus did not leave us in the dark regarding what it means to follow him. In fact, he is very clear…to follow Jesus is a call to die to ourselves!

Envy: The Silent Killer - John 12 pt. 3

November 26, 2023 • Pastor Scott • John 12:9–19

Envy is a destructive force that can silently creep into our hearts, poisoning our relationships, stealing our joy and peace, and hindering our spiritual growth in God. But as followers of Christ in this world, we do not fear because we have the victory through Jesus Christ our Lord! The Word of God provides us with both the diagnosis and the cure for this insidious sin and the power of God in our lives is leading us to break the hold of envy in our lives.

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