Sermon notes

Sermon 1 June || John 15:1-8 Jesus’s conversation with the disciples included an object lesson—a vineyard. Jesus is the Vine, and we are the branches. The Father is the Vinedresser who cuts out and prunes back. His main objective is fruit bearing. It must also be ours. Our principal mission is to abide. The church […]

Sermon 25 May || John11:1-37 Jesus’s conversation with Martha and Mary addresses the issue of disappointment, especially with the loss of Lazarus and the failure of Jesus to be present to heal. The conversation teaches us two things— 1-Death does not have the last word -it is not a closure but a commencement -it is

Sermon 18 May || John 7:1-9 Jesus’s conversation with his brothers is a bit testy. He leaves them—and us—with two challenges— 1-Approach time with intentionality—be mindful of the times we are in 2-Approach life with conviction—be mindful of the growing evil Discussion Points

Sermon 11 May || John 2:1-12 Jesus’s conversation with his mother was fitting for Mother’s Day. In it, I believe God is teaching us to 1) come to him with our needs and fears; 2) yield to his timing and will; 3) remain tenacious in seeking God to do whatever it is he wills to

Sermon 4 May || John 5:1-8 Jesus’s conversation with the paralytic in John 5 raises as many questions as it answers. Jesus singled out one helpless man and asked the question all of us must answer–“Do you want to be healed?” In this man’s case, a disordered heart kept him from true healing. Like some,

Sermon 27 April || John 3:1-5 The conversation with Nicodemus in John 3 tells us religious people need to— 1-Start Over-v 3 2-Give Up Trying to Control God-v 8 3-Believe and Receive-vv 11-15 Discussion Points

This week (20 April) our sermon was from John 21:15-17 The conversation with Peter concludes the book of John. It comes after the resurrection, and as we noted, when Jesus encounters spiritual failure— 1-Jesus is Refocusing—we easily get preoccupied with other things 2-Jesus is Repairing.—he puts back together what has been torn 3-Jesus is Restoring-this

This week (13 April ) our sermon was from John 18:33 – 19:12. The conversation with Pilate is pivotal in John. More than any other Gospel, John takes us behind the scenes. It’s here God confronts us with three essential questions— 1-Where do you stand regarding truth? -in a post truth age where people are

This week (April 6) our sermon was from John 1:43-51 We looked at the first conversation with Nathanael, the Skeptic. All of us have some doubts. Jesus challenges us to invite him into our lives; experience his presence, his life now that the heavens are open (John 1:50-51). But this requires the following— -becoming truly

“This week (March 30) our Sermon was from James 5:13-20. The book of James is practical. It tells you what to do in real time and space and it works like an instruction manual. Here, James asks, “Are you in trouble?” If you have stress at work, in your marriage or in your health what