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John 4
Basics
Starting Spiritual Discussions
This sermon examines how to initiate spiritual conversations with friends, family, and coworkers using three personality-aligned approaches—direct, indirect, and invitational—while maintaining authentic faith witness.
Luke 24:46-53 · Acts 1
Basics
The Ascension
The ascension confirms Christ's completed work of redemption and his eternal intercession for believers, empowering the church with the Holy Spirit and assuring us that Jesus reigns over all things.
John 16:5-15
John
The Counselor
The Holy Spirit's primary work is to point people to Jesus, not to draw attention to himself. Like unseen workers behind the scenes, the Spirit convicts of sin and guides believers toward Christ, asking us to live in a way that exalts Jesus above all else.
Romans 1:18-25 · Romans 2:14-15
Basics
The Existence of God
God's existence is evident through creation and the universal human sense of right and wrong imprinted on every heart. Rejecting this obvious truth leaves us accountable to God's standard.
Deuteronomy 6:4 · Mark 12:29
Basics
The Holy Spirit
This sermon explains the nature of the Holy Spirit as God, how one receives the Spirit at conversion through faith, and the Spirit's five purposes in the Christian life: helping in weakness, bringing holiness, fighting evil, assuring our standing with God, and giving confidence in our relationship with God as Father.
John 17:1-26 · Acts 5:41
The Mission
Life is a mission for God. This sermon calls believers to live intentionally with joy in their faith and holiness in their hearts, following Jesus' example of completing his mission even unto the cross.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
The Next Day
Life unfolds not in moments of excitement but in the ordinary days that follow. Christians live in anticipation of the ultimate 'next day'—eternity with God—while faithfully honoring Jesus in the present.
Matthew 6:25-34 · Isaiah 46:9-10
Basics
The Providence of God
God knows all things, works in the world to accomplish his purposes, and provides for what we need. Though we possess genuine free will, trusting God means learning to cooperate with his will and finding joy in desiring what he desires.
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Basics
The Resurrection
The resurrection of Jesus is historically defensible against common objections and assures believers of eternal life, resurrection power in daily living, and the transformative significance of baptism.
John 3:1-15 · Ezekiel 36:25-27
John
The Testimony of Birth
Spiritual birth is a transformation initiated by God's Spirit that exalts Jesus as Lord. Those born again—through faith and the work of the Spirit—redirect their lives away from self-promotion toward pointing others to Christ.
John 1:1-13
John
The Word
This sermon examines John's opening claims about Jesus as the eternal Word—God, creator, and source of life and light. Belief in Jesus grants the gift of becoming God's children, a transformation only God can give.
John 18:28-40 · Matthew 16:17
Two Kingdoms
God's kingdom operates on truth and love, standing in opposition to earthly political power. Like Pilate, we must choose whether to submit to Christ as King of Truth or remain bound to the world's systems of control and division.
Psalm 100 · Genesis 4
Basics
We Worship an Awesome God
Worship requires a prepared heart filled with wonder at God's grace, not merely external motions. True worship flows from recognizing God's forgiveness and allowing the Spirit to transform our hearts.
Genesis 2:20-25 · Genesis 2:24
Basics
Why Did God Create Sex?
God created sex with purpose and intent as a celebration of the marriage covenant. Sexual intimacy within marriage expresses both the covenant commitment between spouses and the spiritual relationship between Christ and the church, calling couples to mutual acceptance and honor.
Ephesians 2:11-22 · 1 Peter 1:18-21
Basics
Why Did Jesus Die?
Jesus' death on the cross brings forgiveness, reconciliation, and unity between all peoples. His sacrifice transforms our identity, confidence, relationships, purpose, and understanding of marriage.
Hebrews 10:19-25
Basics
Why Do We Assemble Together?
Christian assembly serves both vertical worship of God and horizontal encouragement of one another. The Hebrew writer calls believers to intentional community that provokes mutual love and good deeds, especially in times of uncertainty.
Luke 13:1-5 · John 9:1-5
Basics
Why Does Evil Exist?
Evil exists because God grants humans free will to choose love or harm, and suffering in a fallen world can reveal God's glory and draw believers deeper into faith and trust.
John 2:1-11
A Sign at a Wedding
Jesus' transformation of water into wine at Cana demonstrates the inauguration of a new messianic age and points to his power to make all things new, calling believers to faith and devotion to his glory.
John 7:25-52 · Isaiah 12:2-3
John
Am I Wrong About Jesus?
Jesus claims to be the source of spiritual life during the Feast of Tabernacles, offering living water that surpasses ceremonial religion. The sermon invites believers to recognize Jesus as God's chosen one and to share that life with others.
Mark 10:28-45 · John 17:24
Leadership
Biblical Leadership
Real leadership, contrary to worldly expectations, is found in serving others without seeking personal reward or recognition. Jesus models true greatness through sacrificial service rather than the pursuit of power.
John 8:1-11
Difficult Choice
Forgiveness is difficult but essential for followers of Jesus. By examining the story of the woman caught in adultery, this sermon shows that true forgiveness flows from recognizing our own sinfulness and extending to others the mercy God has shown us.
John 9:1-41
John
Do You Really See?
Jesus heals a blind man to reveal spiritual blindness in those who refuse to recognize him as Messiah. The religious leaders miss the sign because they trust their own wisdom rather than seeking God's truth.
John 6:41-59 · Exodus 3
John
Eat and Live
Jesus is the bread of life who offers eternal spiritual sustenance, not merely temporal provision. Followers must consume Jesus—trust him completely—to experience real life in every circumstance.
Deuteronomy 25:13-19 · Exodus 17:8-16
Deuteronomy
Honesty and the Promise of God
God fulfills his promises across generations, even when his plan takes centuries to complete. The sermon calls believers to trust God's faithfulness and follow him obediently, remembering that he accomplishes what he intends.