He Must Increase, But I Must Decrease - John 3:22-30

Preaching from John 3:22-30, Pastor Pete reminds us that there is no place for pride in the life of a follower of Jesus. Living the Christian life with others is a way to safeguard against pride. Following Pete's sermon we listened to a panel discussion about the importance of Community groups for growth in the gospel.

John 3:16 and Its Two Bookends

Preaching from John 3, Pastor Carey demonstrates that to understand God's love we must first understand his wrath.    

Born Again - John 3:1-15

Preaching from John 3, Pastor Pete shows how Nicodemus represents many who express an interest in Christ yet never acknowledge their deep need for spiritual regeneration by the Spirit of God. Unless we are born again we cannot see the most important things, enter the most important kingdom, nor know the most important person.

Lord of the Temple - John 2:13-22

Vince Oliveri shows how the Lord of the Feast from 2:1-11 is also the Lord of the Temple who overturns the tables of convenience in 2:13-22. Through his sacrificial death and resurrection Christ ultimately becomes the perfect temple, priest and sacrifice who reconciles us to the Father.  

Lord of the Feast - John 2:1-11

Preaching from John 2:1-11 Pastor Pete shows how the miracle at the Wedding in Cana is actually story of Jesus' life. Jesus is the Lord of the feast and the Bridegroom. He alone makes festival joy possible.

What It Means to Be a Disciple - John 1:35-51

Closing out the first chapter of the gospel of John, Pastor Pete shows how the call to follow Jesus is a call to follow the Son of God for the rest of our lives. 

The Sin-Bearing Lamb of God - John 1:29-34

Pastor Pete points to three essentials of the atonement found in John 1:29-34. Atonement for our sin is necessary, requires an innocent sacrifice, and is the gracious work of God on our behalf.

Christmas: God's Amazing Salvation Plan - John 1:19-29

Pastor Chip closes the Advent season preaching from John 1, and reminds us that God's love has come to us in the person of Jesus Christ. From eternity past God's redemptive plan would require the Son of God to give his life in order to rescue his people from their sin.

Fear Not, For I Am With You - John 1:12-18

Preaching from John 1, Pastor Michael shows us how the incarnate Christ, the full measure of God's grace, redeems, restores and delivers us from fear.