Cave Spring Baptist Church

As Jesus goes on trial in John 18:28-40, we learn that there are three kingdoms that seek to capture the affections and loyalty of our hearts: the kingdom of religion, the kingdom of the world, and the kingdom of Christ.

Preaching from John 18, Vince Oliveri reminds us, that like Peter, we are flawed and broken disciples who need a perfect Savior.

Even in the times where we are betrayed, we have a Savior who identifies with us. Preaching from John 18, Pastor Jesse Furey, reminds us of the cosmic battle that happened as Jesus was betrayed by one of his own disciples. 

We see that God's glory was the first thing for which Jesus prayed in John 17. Deep and lasting change start when we behold the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 

From John 17:6-19 we learn that in his last hours Jesus prayed that God would keep his disciples faithful, grant them joy, make them holy, and send them on mission.

Preaching from John 17, Pastor Pete calls the church to cultivate unity in the gospel; a unity that is fueled by the abiding love of God, and practiced by those who have been changed by the gospel of Jesus Christ. 

In John 17 we learn that, even knowing what he knew about his disciples, Jesus prayed for perfect unity among his disciples and all who would believe the gospel because of their teaching.

Although sorrow and suffering are unavoidable on this side of Eden, Jesus tells his disciples that these will not compare with the joy and peace that are still to come on the other side of the cross.  

In John 15:26-16:11, Jesus promises that the Spirit of God will abide with the disciples, bringing hope in the face of persecution.  The Holy Spirit enables us to love the world and oppose the world at the same time.

Preaching from John 15, Pastor Michael reminds us that persecution will come to those who follow Christ. The world hated Jesus for no good reason, and if the world hated the Master, they will hate those who follow him.

From John 15 we find that to abide in Christ is to discover promised love—in the most life-giving of all relationships.

From John 14:15-31 we see four ways that the Spirit of God makes good on Jesus' promise. He enables love of Jesus, sustains the teaching of Jesus, brings the conviction of Jesus and grants the peace of Jesus.    

From John 14 we learn the essential message of Christianity; that through Jesus Christ we can personally know and trust in God the father.

Preaching from John 13 Pastor Jon shows us how Jesus' humble act of foot-washing is a symbol of the sacrificial love that takes Christ to the cross on behalf of those he loves.

From John 12 we see that the gospel of Jesus is not just a New Testament idea, rather it is deeply woven into the fabric of scripture. All of scripture testifies to Christ.

From John 12, we're reminded that thru death comes life, thru sacrifice comes spiritual gain.    

The resurrection of Lazarus, in John 11 is not just a sign of God's power, it also a statement of his great love and compassion.

From John 10:22-42 we see four reasons for spiritual blindness.

Returning to John 10, we're reminded that although most people love the idea of a good and gentle shepherd who cares for and protects us, we are not as comfortable with the reality that like helpless sheep, we are desperately in need of a shepherd.

From John 8 we learn that we're not to seek our own glory, or to live for the approval of men, but instead to stake our lives on knowing God and walking in delightful obedience  to him.