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Ever feel like faith should come faster or make more sense by now? You’re not alone. For a lot of us, belief doesn’t show up in a single moment—it rises slowly, like the sun breaking through fog. If you're in the middle of questions or waiting for clarity, this talk might be exactly what you need.
Jesus was humiliated and stripped of everything, yet lifted up as a King for the whole world to see. Even as he suffered, he showed love, fulfilled Scripture, and finished the work only he could do. Blood and water flowed from his side—the beginning of new life. And as he died, hearts were drawn to believe—including some who had followed him in secret until that very moment.
As we remember Jesus' sacrifice and the life-changing power of following Him, this season calls us to share His love, hope, and grace with others. Ever since Jesus first commissioned His disciples, the church has grown through faithful witness. Today, we continue that mission—partnering with the Holy Spirit to share our faith with joy. Every believer is called to live in this way, drawing others to Christ, by being empowered by the Spirit and strengthened through prayer. It is with wisdom and grace that we share the gospel in ways that meet people where they are.
SUMMARY: They mocked Jesus like a joke, judged him like a criminal, and rejected him like a threat. But through it all, he stayed steady—he wasn’t reacting, he was reigning. He wore their insults like a crown, stood calm in the face of power, and gave himself up not as a victim but as the King stepping into his purpose. And the unexpected part? He did it for us.
Sometimes, we get it wrong—and even when we know it, we double down. We twist truth, hold onto control, and redefine grace to fit what we want. But what if there’s a better way? In this talk, we look at one of the most famous trials in history to see how Jesus meets us in our mess and turns everything upside down.
Have you ever felt betrayed, falsely accused, or failed when you needed to stand firm? This passage offers a powerful look at how Jesus responded when His closest friends betrayed, denied, and abandoned Him. In this message, we explore the profound lessons Jesus teaches us through His unwavering love, sovereignty, and boldness. How does Jesus respond when we fail? Discover the grace and strength He offers us, even in our weakest moments.
In John 17, Jesus prays for unity among His followers, highlighting that our relationship with God, each other, and the world is at the core of the Gospel. His prayer calls us to be one with the Father, one with each other in love and purpose, and to live with a Kingdom posture that reflects our unity in Christ. As we engage in the world, Jesus’ desire is for us to live in relationship, empowered by joy, holiness, and the truth, as we carry His message of reconciliation to those who don’t yet know Him.
What if Jesus’ final words weren’t just for pastors or missionaries—but for you? His command to “go and make disciples” isn’t a solo mission, and it’s not just about personal growth. It’s a call to be part of something bigger—leading people to Jesus, shaping new communities, and trusting that He is always with us. Join us as we unpack what this looks like in our lives, our church, and even the future of our city.
Life can feel like a sudden fog rolling in, making it hard to see what’s ahead. The disciples felt that confusion, but Jesus pointed them toward something deeper—His resurrection would change everything. Because He rose, we can see God’s plans more clearly, we can have direct fellowship with Him, and we can live with peace even in the middle of life’s hardest struggles. Jesus never promised an easy road, but He did promise this: “Take heart! I have overcome the world!”
The call of John 15 is to abide in Jesus….to be connected to the true vine. However, with that connection comes exposure to the same worldly hatred and persecution that Jesus received in his time on earth. As Jesus continues to teach his disciples in this chapter, he instructs them (and us!) that while a life of following him can be hard, he will not abandon us to navigate that life on our own. In fact, he will give us the gift of the Holy Spirit so that even as we follow him through difficulty, he can use our challenges to strengthen others and encourage them to follow him as well.