A man gets healed after 38 years of being unable to walk, and the religious leaders are furious. How does that happen? In last Sunday’s sermon in John 5:1-18, we looked at what the healing at the Pool of Bethesda reveals about our tendency to substitute tradition for true obedience, and why Jesus is the greater need we all share.
More Than a Healing – John 5:1-18
John 5 brings to a scene in Jerusalem where Jesus, surrounded by a multitude of the sick, blind, and paralyzed, approaches one man who has been an invalid for thirty-eight years. Jesus heals him on the spot, but You might be surprised to find out this passage isn’t mainly about physical healing. As we begin digging into John 5:1-18 together, we’ll see that the physical healing Jesus performed pointed to something far greater, the spiritual healing that every one of us desperately needs.
He Believed – John 4:43-54
What does it really mean to believe in Jesus? In this message from John 4:43–54, we meet a desperate father who comes to Jesus looking for a miracle, and leaves with something far greater. Join us as we explore the difference between coming to Jesus for what He can give us and placing our genuine faith and trust in who He truly is.
Because of His Word – John 4:39-42
How does God actually bring people to saving faith in Jesus Christ? That’s the question we’re going to answer as we look at John 4:39-42. In this passage we’ll see two essential elements that God uses to bring people from darkness to light, and both of them should encourage you greatly as you walk with Christ and live your life for God’s glory.
My Food Is to Do His Will – John 4:31-38
Are you surprised at how Jesus works? In John 4:27-30 we see surprise all around. The disciples are surprised, the woman is surprised, the townspeople are surprised. Everyone is surprised except Jesus. As we look at this passage we’ll discover important truths about how Jesus works to bring people to saving faith, truths that should encourage us greatly as we think about how God is still working today in the hearts and lives of sinners.
Come and See – John 4:27-30
This week’s sermon takes us to John 4:27-30, where the Samaritan woman’s life is being transformed by her encounter with Jesus. What does she do next? She runs straight to the townspeople she’d been avoiding and invites them to meet the man who knew everything about her, and still offered her living water. Her approach is beautiful in its simplicity: she doesn’t preach at them, she just asks a question: “Can this be the Christ?” Join us as we explore how Jesus brings people to faith and what it means for how we share the Gospel with others today.
The Deepest Need – John 4:1-26
In Sunday’s sermon we continued our look at Jesus’ conversation with the woman at the well in John 4. It’s a beautiful picture of how Jesus meets us right where we are, knowing everything about us, yet offering exactly what we need most. If you’ve ever felt like nothing in life truly satisfies, this passage points us to the living water that Jesus alone can give.
The Gift of God – John 4:1-26
This week’s sermon looks at Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4. We see that Jesus loves all people, whether they’re respected like Nicodemus or outcasts like this woman. Jesus offers her “living water,” which represents the eternal life and satisfaction that only He can give through faith. This passage reminds us that what every person truly needs is forgiveness of sin and new life through Jesus Christ, which brings real joy and peace that nothing else can provide.