This sermon delves into Jesus's teaching from John 15-16, particularly His command to "remain in Him." The pastor vulnerably shares personal struggles with betrayal and the recent death of a beloved mentor, using these experiences to illustrate the difficulty and necessity of remaining in Christ during painful seasons. Drawing from John 15:5, "I am the vine, you are the branches... apart from me you can do nothing," the message emphasizes our complete dependence on Christ for spiritual life and fruitfulness.

The pastor explains that God's pruning process isn't meant to hurt us but to make us more fruitful, cutting away things that hinder our growth. The sermon also outlines five essential roles of the Holy Spirit: saving, teaching, testifying, convicting, and guiding. Through remaining connected to Christ and empowered by the Spirit, believers can overcome persecution, produce lasting fruit, and experience the peace Jesus promised in John 16:33: "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

In this sermon, Pastor Johnathan explores the contrast between Satan's plots and God's plan through the Holy Spirit. Using John 14:15-31 as his foundation, he explains that while Satan constantly schemes to lead us away from Jesus, the Holy Spirit is the "power behind the plan" working for our good. Pastor Johnathan emphasizes that the Holy Spirit is not a force or feeling, but the third person of the Trinity who has been present since creation (Genesis 1:2).

The pastor clarifies common misconceptions about the Holy Spirit, categorizing people as uninformed, misinformed, or well-informed about the Spirit's role. He reminds us that obedience to Christ opens the door to intimacy with Him and true satisfaction, and that the Holy Spirit enables us to hold onto God's promises despite opposition. As Pastor Johnathan concludes, "Being filled with the Spirit is not how much of the Holy Spirit you have. It's how much of the Holy Spirit has you."

Pastor Johnathan continues his series through the Gospel of John, entering chapter 14 where Jesus is now focusing His ministry on His disciples in the final hours before the cross. The sermon centers on Jesus' controversial yet truthful declaration in John 14:6: "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me." Pastor Johnathan emphasizes that Jesus only speaks truth because He is truth, which is why His words often offend the world and demonic forces.

The pastor boldly calls out examples where churches and religious leaders have compromised Biblical truth, including a Lutheran minister who denounced the Great Commission, a Catholic priest living as a drag queen, and churches hosting drag performances. He quotes Chip Ingram saying, "Truth without love cuts people down. Love without truth leaves them lost. Jesus never chose between the two. Neither should we." Pastor Johnathan stresses that Christians must speak truth in love, quoting Melissa Cedra: "I would rather offend you into heaven than affirm you into hell."

Moving into John 14:1, Pastor Johnathan explores Jesus' command to "not let your hearts be troubled," explaining that we must control our emotions rather than letting them control us. He states, "Trouble doesn't build character, it reveals it," and "Don't let your circumstances speak louder than God's word." The key to trusting God during difficult times is knowing Him through His names—Yahweh, Jehovah Rapha, El Shaddai, Adonai, and others—which reveal His character and nature.

The sermon then addresses Jesus' teaching about preparing a place in heaven (John 14:2-3). Pastor Johnathan notes that Jesus spoke about hell 33 times during His ministry (more than He spoke about heaven), not because He wants people to go there, but because He desperately wants them to avoid it. He contrasts the horrors of hell with the glories of heaven, quoting Revelation 21:4: "God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There shall be no more death, no sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away."

Pastor Johnathan concludes by unpacking Jesus' promise of "greater works" for believers, explaining that this refers not just to miracles but to the global spread of the gospel and the transformation of lives. He emphasizes that Christianity isn't about religious ritual but about surrender to Jesus that leads to transformation, quoting Romans 10:13: "For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." The sermon ends with an invitation for listeners to surrender their lives to Jesus and experience His transformative power.

Beginning with a humorous personal story about a difficult morning, the pastor transitions to the sermon's core message about following Jesus' example. Drawing from Matthew 4:19 and Mark 8:34, he emphasizes that following Christ requires giving up our own way and embracing Jesus' way, even when it's difficult.

The sermon centers on John 13, where Jesus washes His disciples' feet during the Last Supper. This act demonstrates that serving others is never beneath us—even Jesus, with all authority, stooped to wash feet. The pastor highlights three key examples to follow: we are called to be servants, we need to remain clean by continuing to let Jesus in, and we must love one another sacrificially. He concludes that love isn't a "goosebump reaction" but "an act of the will," reminding the congregation that through the Holy Spirit, we have an infinite capacity to love as Romans 5:5 teaches.

Pastor Johnathan examines John 12, where Jesus enters Jerusalem during His final week before crucifixion, coming as light into a morally dark world. The pastor emphasizes that today's church faces similar darkness, with pressure to accept sin in the name of inclusion. However, true Christian love means guiding people away from sin through Jesus's redemptive power. Using the image of fish jumping from dark waters, Pastor Johnathan explains that even in our darkest times, there are still souls needing salvation, and believers must choose to stand at the cross rather than follow the crowd. The church's calling isn't to "wake up" but to "stay awake," remaining alert to spiritual warfare while glorifying God even in suffering.

In this sermon, Pastor Johnathan returns from a difficult period to emphasize that God is opening doors of opportunity for believers who stay spiritually awake. He shares a personal story of witnessing at a bar, where he seized an opportunity to explain 1 Corinthians 13:8 and 1 John 4:8 to strangers engaged in a heated discussion about faith.

Examining John 12:1-11, Pastor Johnathan highlights how Martha, Lazarus, and Mary each refused to waste their opportunity with Jesus. Martha served without complaining, Lazarus sat in Jesus' presence after being raised from the dead, and Mary sacrificed a year's wages worth of perfume to anoint Jesus' feet. Pastor challenges the congregation to consider their own stewardship of opportunities, including financial giving, emphasizing that obedience in tithing isn't about prosperity but about worship that fills the room with a spiritual fragrance, just as Mary's perfume filled the house.

In this sermon on John 11, Pastor Steve Smith examines the story of Lazarus's resurrection, revealing how Jesus brings life to dead situations. Pastor Steve reminds us that we were all once "dead in our trespasses and sins" (Ephesians 2:1) until Jesus gave us new life. However, even as believers, we often bury our hopes in certain areas—whether in struggling marriages, chronic illness, unfulfilled dreams, or wayward children.

Pastor Steve highlights the profound truth that "Jesus wept" (John 11:35), showing that our Savior understands grief and has compassion for our pain. He identifies four key principles about resurrection: God resurrects for His glory, not our convenience; it may take longer than we expect; people may mock our faith; and the process might be messy. The sermon concludes with a powerful call to believe God can resurrect what seems dead, to do what He asks even when it doesn't make sense, to listen to His voice, and to allow the community of believers to help "unwrap" us from our grave clothes.

In "Come Alive," Pastor Daniel Courade delivers a powerful message centered on John 11:8-16, where Jesus decides to return to Judea despite the danger, and Thomas declares, "Let's go to and die with Jesus." Pastor Daniel frames this passage in light of the recent death of Charlie Kirk, whom he describes as a Christian martyr who died for boldly proclaiming his faith.

The sermon emphasizes three key principles: God's delays are not denials but setups for His glory; following Jesus means being willing to sacrifice everything for Him; and Jesus shines brightest in our darkest moments. Pastor Daniel challenges the congregation to move beyond "lukewarm Christianity" and embrace a bold, fearless faith that's willing to stand for truth even when it costs everything. He concludes that when we understand Jesus is the resurrection and the life, we can face any opposition with courage, knowing that "death doesn't get the last word. Jesus does."

Pastor Steve Smith begins by addressing recent tragedies including the assassination attempt on Charlie Kirk and school shootings, cautioning against being consumed by negative news. He reminds the congregation that Christians worldwide face persecution daily, and that Jesus warned His followers to expect opposition. Drawing from John 10:22-42, Pastor Smith explores Jesus' teaching about being the Good Shepherd, emphasizing that true believers listen to His voice and follow Him.

The sermon calls believers to move beyond being "Sunday morning Christians" to becoming fully committed disciples who stand firm in their faith regardless of opposition. Pastor Smith highlights the security believers have in Christ, stating that "no one can snatch them from the Father's hand" (John 10:29). He concludes with a powerful call to repentance, prayer, and active evangelism, encouraging each person to identify "the one" God is calling them to reach with the gospel, while reminding them that "nothing can separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 8:38-39).

In his sermon on John 10:1-14, Pastor Tim Johnson presents a powerful message titled "Chaos or Clarity? The Voice of the Shepherd in a World of Thieves." He structures his teaching around three key points: the chaos of the thief, the care of the shepherd, and the clarity of the sheep. Pastor Tim illustrates how we often circle around Jesus throughout our busy week rather than consistently walking with Him, allowing distractions and false voices to steal our peace, identity, and purpose.

The sermon emphasizes Jesus as the doorkeeper of our hearts and minds, protecting us from thieves who climb in "some other way." Pastor Tim references Ezekiel 34, where God rebukes false shepherds, contrasting them with Jesus who "tends his flock like a shepherd" (Isaiah 40:11), calling us by name and binding up our wounds. He challenges believers to slow down, recognize Jesus' voice through consistent time in His presence, and take "every thought captive to the obedience of Christ" (2 Corinthians 10:5).

Using the story of the blind man in John 9 as a foundation, the pastor examines how blame has been a human tendency since Adam first blamed Eve and God in Genesis 3:12. The sermon reveals how blame is not only a waste of time but potentially "a gateway to the demonic" that prevents personal growth and sabotages relationships. God desires us to live blameless lives, not perfect ones, as Philippians 2:14 instructs us to "do everything without grumbling or arguing so that you may become blameless and pure."

The pastor emphasizes that not all suffering is the result of sin, challenging the disciples' theology when they asked whose sin caused the man's blindness. Instead, suffering can be used by God to equip us with compassion for others and strengthen our faith, as Paul discovered when God told him, "My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness" (2 Corinthians 12:8). The sermon concludes by encouraging us to "lose the blame and serve the name," focusing on Jesus who seeks us out even when others reject us.

This sermon explores John 8:31-59, where Jesus confronts the Jewish leaders about truth. The pastor highlights how the word "truth" appears seven times in this passage, always spoken by Jesus, who is Himself the embodiment of truth. He contrasts subjective truth ("my truth"), which changes with feelings and opinions, with God's objective, unchanging truth. The pastor warns that subjective truth is actually demonic, originating from Satan, whom Jesus calls "the father of lies" in John 8:44.

The sermon connects this Biblical teaching to our current cultural moment, where many people claim their own subjective truth rather than submitting to God's absolute truth. The pastor celebrates how young people on college campuses are turning to God's truth, getting baptized, and experiencing radical transformation. He concludes by emphasizing Jesus' powerful "I AM" declaration in John 8:58, showing that Jesus is the eternal God who offers freedom through His truth.

In "Center of the Court," Pastor Johnathan examines John 8:1-11 where Jesus encounters a woman caught in adultery who was thrown into the center of the temple court by the scribes and Pharisees. Using a basketball analogy, Pastor Johnathan explains how our lives are often on display for others to judge, creating pressure that can lead to destructive behaviors when we listen to the wrong voices.

The sermon highlights how the Pharisees set up both the woman and Jesus, hoping to trap Him between Jewish and Roman law. Instead of responding immediately, Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground, demonstrating the power of restraint when facing accusation. Pastor Johnathan emphasizes Jesus' response—"He who is without sin among you, let him be the first to throw a stone at her" (John 8:7)—as transforming a legal issue into a spiritual one. The message concludes with Jesus' declaration that He is "the light of the world" (John 8:12), showing that He stands with us in our moments of shame, offering grace rather than disgrace, and exposing darkness not to harm us but to heal us.

In this sermon on John chapter 7, Pastor Johnathan examines how Jesus strategically attended the Feast of Tabernacles, waiting for the Father's timing rather than rushing ahead. Using the powerful illustration of breaking through rock at the Creation Evidence Museum, Pastor Johnathan demonstrates how we need the Holy Spirit to break through the hardened areas of our hearts to reveal what's hidden beneath.

The sermon highlights Jesus' bold interruption of the traditional water ceremony, where He proclaimed, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink" (John 7:37). This was Jesus' first public mention of the Holy Spirit, introducing the third person of the Trinity who would empower believers. Pastor Johnathan outlines ten essential roles of the Holy Spirit, including convicting, saving, assuring, empowering, and guiding. He concludes by challenging us to move beyond surface-level Christianity and allow the Holy Spirit complete access to our hearts, emphasizing our need to acknowledge our thirst, come to Jesus, and choose to drink.

In this sermon continuing through the Gospel of John, Pastor Johnathan examines Jesus' confrontational question in John 6:61, "Does this offend you?" after many disciples abandoned Him because of His hard teachings. Pastor Johnathan contrasts how religious groups like Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons altered Biblical teachings they found offensive, while true followers must accept Scripture even when it challenges us.

The spirit of offense imprisons believers, transfers to others (especially children), and prevents us from experiencing God's glory. When thousands walked away from Jesus, He didn't chase them or water down His message. Instead, Peter responded with unwavering commitment: "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life" (John 6:68). Pastor Johnathan concludes by emphasizing that walking with Jesus requires both believing in Him despite difficulties and practicing forgiveness as commanded in Ephesians 4:31, even toward those who have deeply wounded us.

n her sermon titled "Real Food and Real Drink," Pastor Joy Patterson delves into Jesus' challenging words from John 6:41-58 where He declares, "my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink." She begins by acknowledging the difficulty of understanding spiritual truths through earthly examples, comparing it to describing the Swiss Alps to someone who has only known the Saharan desert.

Pastor Joy explains that Jesus was prophesying about the New Covenant He would establish, even before the Last Supper occurred. She notes that when Jesus made these statements about eating His flesh and drinking His blood, He was seeding faith in His listeners, as "faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of Christ" (Romans 10:17). Though His words seemed grotesque or confusing to His audience, they carried profound spiritual significance.

The sermon provides important context about covenants in Scripture. Pastor Joy explains that in the Old Testament, covenants were established through animal sacrifices—the animals were cut open and their blood sealed the agreement. She references Jeremiah 31:31-34, where God promised a new covenant that would be written on hearts rather than stone. This New Covenant, Pastor Joy explains, is what Jesus was establishing through His sacrifice.

Drawing from Hebrews 9 and 10, Pastor Joy illuminates how Christ's sacrifice was superior to animal sacrifices because it could "cleanse our conscience from dead works." She highlights the powerful moment when "the curtain of the sanctuary was split down the middle" (Luke 23:44-46) at Jesus' death, connecting this to Hebrews' statement that the curtain was Christ's flesh. This tearing represented the establishment of the New Covenant and removed the separation between God and His people.

Pastor Joy shares a poignant image of God the Father tearing His robes in grief and love as the curtain was torn, crying out "I love you" to both His Son and to all humanity. She emphasizes that Jesus gave His life willingly—"the bread I will give for the life of the world is my flesh"—as part of a beautiful partnership with the Father and Holy Spirit.

In the practical application portion, Pastor Joy challenges her audience to examine what they're spiritually feeding on. She contrasts the life-giving nourishment of God's Word with the "counterfeit" sustenance we often choose—social media scrolling, song lyrics, video games, and other distractions that momentarily satisfy but ultimately leave us spiritually depleted. She points out that when believers consume these things, they're also placing them before the Holy Spirit who dwells within them.

Pastor Joy concludes by reminding believers that the New Covenant is available to access daily, not just during monthly communion services. She invites those who have never entered the covenant to acknowledge their sin and repent, citing 1 John 1:9. For believers who have drifted from feeding on God's Word, she encourages a return to the table God has prepared, emphasizing that His covenant is stronger than any illness, lie, hurt, or agreement we've made. The sermon closes with an altar call inviting response to these truths.

Pastor Daniel's sermon on "Bread of Life" from John 6 examines how Jesus, after feeding the 5,000, challenges the crowd who followed Him merely for physical bread rather than recognizing Him as the true bread from heaven. Pastor Daniel highlights four key points: our hunger reveals what we're truly pursuing, Jesus is not just a provider but the provision itself, faith is the means by which we access this spiritual nourishment, and consuming Jesus transforms us into His image.

The sermon contrasts the temporary satisfaction of worldly things (like "gas station hot dogs") with the eternal fulfillment Jesus offers. Pastor Daniel urges listeners to stop pursuing God merely for His blessings and start seeking His presence, as Jesus declared in John 6:35, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty." When we consume Jesus through His Word, worship, and prayer, we not only find satisfaction but are transformed to reflect His character.

In "Opposed by the Impossible," Pastor Johnathan examines how Christians can face seemingly insurmountable challenges through faith. Using John 6 as his foundation, he explores how Jesus performed the impossible by feeding over 5,000 people with just five barley loaves and two fish, and by walking on water during a storm. Pastor Johnathan emphasizes that our natural tendency is to calculate odds without factoring in God, but when we include Him in our equations, the impossible becomes possible.

The sermon highlights how Jesus is present before, during, and after our impossibilities. Pastor Johnathan shares a powerful personal testimony of witnessing God's miracle-working power when he prayed for a young accident victim with no vital signs who began breathing again. He concludes by encouraging believers to reject fear and embrace faith, reminding us that Jesus' words, "Don't be afraid, I am here," are still true for every impossible situation we face today.

Pastor Johnathan continues the church's journey through the Gospel of John, focusing on chapter four and the theme of conversations. He observes how Jesus's interactions with Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman demonstrate healthy conversation—something our culture desperately lacks. The pastor notes that Satan is a divider who doesn't want healthy conversations because they bring reason, common sense, and conviction.

Drawing from Colossians 4:6, "Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt," Pastor Johnathan emphasizes that conversations about Jesus shouldn't be feared but encouraged. He vulnerably shares his own experience of fear when first speaking publicly about Christ, acknowledging the common thoughts that hinder evangelism: "You're not good enough. You don't know enough." Yet he urges believers to refuse these fears, stating, "Never underestimate that one conversation you can have with a person and what Jesus can do in that one conversation."

The sermon examines John 4:42 where Samaritans declare, "Now we believe not just because of what you told us, but because we have heard him ourselves. Now we know that he is indeed the Savior of the world." Pastor Johnathan uses Jesus's agricultural metaphor in John 4:35-38 to illustrate the hard work of spiritual planting—tilling the ground, preparing the soil, and nurturing the seed. He encourages perseverance in evangelism, quoting Charles Spurgeon: "You will not become a winner of souls until you are first a weeper of souls."

Pastor Johnathan then highlights the royal official in John 4:46-54 who traveled 20 miles to have one conversation with Jesus about his dying son. While the crowd wanted to see miraculous signs, the official simply believed Jesus's word: "Go. Your son lives." This resulted not only in physical healing but in his "entire household believing and confidently trusting in Jesus as Savior" (John 4:53).

The sermon concludes with a powerful reminder that while we should believe in miracles, we must worship the miracle-maker rather than the miracles themselves. Pastor Johnathan emphasizes that the greatest miracle is salvation—when hearts turn to Jesus. He closes with a passionate declaration that Jesus is "the Savior of the world" who heals broken hearts, makes all things new, and delivers us from every affliction, including cancer, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Quoting Psalm 23:4, he reminds the congregation, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil," because Jesus walks with us through every situation.

In this passionate sermon from Pastor Johnathan's summer series on the Gospel of John, he delves into John 4:1-27, examining Jesus's transformative encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well. Pastor Johnathan begins by emphasizing the importance of the Gospel of John for new believers and how last week's message focused on John the Baptist's crucial lesson that "we must decrease and He must increase."

Moving into chapter 4, Pastor Johnathan emphasizes that Jesus's journey through Samaria was not merely a path of convenience but one of radical obedience. He boldly declares that as Christians, we must display "radical obedience to King Jesus" rather than the "radical chaos" seen in society today. This obedience, he insists, is our primary purpose as believers, referencing Matthew 6:33: "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."

The sermon explores the historical context of Jewish-Samaritan relations, explaining how Jews typically avoided Samaritans due to centuries of racial and religious hostility. Yet Jesus deliberately waited at Jacob's well to meet this Samaritan woman who came at noon—likely to avoid the judgment and gossip of others. Pastor Johnathan notes that she came with a deep well of heartache, rejection, and shame inside her, but Jesus was waiting to offer her something greater.

With powerful imagery, Pastor Johnathan contrasts the physical water from Jacob's well with the living water Jesus offers—water that "never loses its power, can't be polluted, and constantly refreshes and renews." He points out how Jesus didn't shy away from addressing the woman's troubled past of five failed marriages, yet did so without condemnation. Instead of seeing her for who she was, Jesus saw who she could become—transformed, healed, and "on fire for the Gospel."

The sermon reaches its climax with Jesus's Revelation: "I who speak to you am He"—the moment Jesus declares Himself as the Messiah. This transformative encounter led the woman to leave her water jar behind—symbolically abandoning her old life—to invite others to "come and see" the man who had met her at her deepest need.

Pastor Johnathan concludes by challenging his congregation to allow Jesus to meet them at their deepest needs rather than trying to fill those needs with worldly substitutes. He encourages them not to "rush the moment with Jesus" but to sit with Him and let Him transform their lives as He did for the Samaritan woman. The sermon powerfully illustrates that only Jesus can satisfy our deepest longings and give us true purpose through a lifestyle of worship in spirit and truth.