Near the end of the book of John a man named Pilate asks an important question. It is a question that is as relevant today as it was 2,000 years ago. He asks, “What is truth?” What is fascinating is that the book of John has already answered the question. This is a sermon on what truth is in the book of John.
John ran, Mary cried, Peter swam, Thomas worshiped, and the disciples rejoiced. The resurrection of Jesus changed history, but it also changes people. This is a series of sermons on the resurrection appearances of Jesus. Those appearances changed those who encountered him and they can change you too.
Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem was a weird event. He entered the city knowing that he was going to die there. Yet, he entered the city to shouts of royalty and cries for salvation from the throng of people who gathered. Those with Jesus didn’t understand it, at least not until after he died and rose. This sermon tells the Palm Sunday sermon and how his death and resurrection make it make sense.
Jesus was arrested, tried, denied, condemned, sentenced, reviled, tortured, crucified, mocked, killed, and buried. He did it so that whoever believes in him can have eternal life. This is a series of sermons on the Passion of Jesus in the book of John.
Christians are disciples of Jesus. This means that they have chosen to follow him. How can someone do this 2,000 years after he last walked the earth? These sermons answer that question by looking at the first disciples. Their interactions with Jesus and his words about them teach us how to be disciples.
What was it like to meet Jesus? The book of John gives us a glimpse through stories of people encountering Jesus for the first time. This is a series of sermons on people’s first impressions of Jesus and how he should impress you too.
What was it like to meet Jesus? The book of John gives us a glimpse through stories of people encountering Jesus for the first time. This is a series of sermons on people’s first impressions of Jesus and how he should impress you too.
People usually think of others based on what they do, not who they are. This is almost always true when people consider Jesus. It is important to know what Jesus has done, but it is also important to understand who he is. These are sermons on the nature of Jesus.