April 2020
I Am the Door
In the third I Am statement of Jesus we look at together, Jesus refers to Himself as the Door or the Gate. In the context of the sheep pen, the door provides protection from danger and safe passage for the shepherd and sheep. As Jesus provides these things for us, we can truly have freedom. […]
I Am the Resurrection and the Life
As we worship from home due to COVID-19, this is one of the most unusual Easter Sundays we have ever experienced. Even in the midst of a crisis, we can have confidence in the resurrection of Jesus. Because of His resurrection, we can live eternally with Him.
I Am the Bread of Life
This week we begin a series about the seven “I Am” statements that Jesus makes in the Gospel of John. As we learn about who He is, we learn about the nature of God. As the Bread of Life, Jesus provides all that we need.
March 2020
That They May All Be One
Jesus spent the time before His arrest doing something He did frequently: praying. He prayed for Himself, for His disciples and for us. He prayed that we would have unity.
Do As I Have Done
In John 13, Jesus does something that may seem to familiar to us this week. He moves from the large crowds of the previous chapter to a small group of close friends. In this setting He teaches them about love and service through His example. Even in uncertain times, we can still show His love. […]
Service
God does not just call us to serve. He calls us to become servants. Seeking to be servants instead of being greatest is another way the disciplines transform us into who God designed us to be.
If You Had Been Here
The seventh major sign Jesus performs in John outdoes all the others. Everyone knew death was final. Jesus opens the door to resurrection. Because of Him, we can have life.
Solitude
In a world where are inundated with voices, information and entertainment; it may seem nearly impossible to truly find solitude. In the life of Jesus, the example that it is needed is very clear. How can we find quiet within the noise?
I Can See
The healing of the blind man is more than just the sixth sign in John. It is more than just a change from blindness to sight. It is a journey in how he sees Jesus. What role does Jesus play in our lives?
February 2020
Simplicity
Jesus speaks frequently about money and how we should handle it. In a culture that tries to convince us that material things bring happiness and status, the discipline of simplicity is challenging but necessary.