Southwood Presbyterian Church - Sermons: John

John 21:20-25 "Focus, Focus, Focus"

Will Spink — Sun, 25 May 2025 09:30:00 +0100

John 21:20-25 "Focus, Focus, Focus"

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 25th May 2025

Passage: John 21:20-25

John 21:15-19 “A Savior for Failures”

Will Spink — Sun, 18 May 2025 09:30:00 +0100

John 21:15-19 “A Savior for Failures”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 18th May 2025

Passage: John 21:15-19

John 21:1-14 “The Savior You Can Count On”

Will Spink — Sun, 11 May 2025 09:30:00 +0100

John 21:1-14 “The Savior You Can Count On”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 11th May 2025

Passage: John 21:1-14

John 20:30-31 "That You May Believe"

Will Spink — Sun, 04 May 2025 09:30:00 +0100

John 20:30-31 "That You May Believe"

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 4th May 2025

Passage: John 20:30-31

John 20:19-29 “While You Were Out”

Derrick Harris — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 09:30:00 +0100

John 20:19-29 “While You Were Out”

Series: John

Preacher: Derrick Harris

Sunday Morning

Date: 27th April 2025

Passage: John 20:19-29

Easter Sunday - John 20:1-18 “Resurrection Ramifications”

Will Spink — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 09:30:00 +0100

Easter Sunday - John 20:1-18 “Resurrection Ramifications”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 20th April 2025

Passage: John 20:1-18

John 19:31-42 "Crucified, Dead, and Buried"

Will Spink — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 09:30:00 +0100

John 19:31-42 "Crucified, Dead, and Buried"

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 13th April 2025

Passage: John 19:31-42

John 19:30 “It Is Finished”

Will Spink — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 09:30:00 +0100

John 19:30 “It Is Finished”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 6th April 2025

Passage: John 19:30

John 19:28-29 "The Thirsty Savior"

Will Spink — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 09:30:00 +0100

John 19:28-29 "The Thirsty Savior"

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 30th March 2025

Passage: John 19:28-29

John 19:17-27 “The Surprising Cross”

Will Spink — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 09:30:00 +0000

John 19:17-27 “The Surprising Cross”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 23rd March 2025

Passage: John 19:17-27

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Introduction: The Centrality of the Cross

Could someone so powerless be launching a kingdom? (19:17-22)

Could someone so shameful be removing my shame? (19:23-24)

Could someone so alone be bringing me into community? (19:25-27)

Conclusion: The impact of the Centrality of the Cross

John 19:12-16 “Behold Your King!”

Will Spink — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 09:30:00 +0000

John 19:12-16 “Behold Your King!”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 16th March 2025

Passage: John 19:12-16

John 19:1-11

Bill Nash — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 09:30:00 +0000

John 19:1-11

Series: John

Preacher: Bill Nash

Sunday Morning

Date: 9th March 2025

Passage: John 19:1-11

John 18:28-40 “Is He King?”

Will Spink — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 09:30:00 +0000

John 18:28-40 “Is He King?”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 23rd February 2025

Passage: John 18:28-40

John 18:12-27 “Denial Ain’t Just a River”

Will Spink — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 09:30:00 +0000

John 18:12-27 “Denial Ain’t Just a River”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 16th February 2025

Passage: John 18:12-27

John 18:1-11 “The Last Man Standing”

Will Spink — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 09:30:00 +0000

John 18:1-11 “The Last Man Standing”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 9th February 2025

Passage: John 18:1-11

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“Who You Got?” In the face of overwhelming opposition, Jesus stands out and shines bright.

Jesus’ Sovereign Control

The Power of his Person

The Power of his Name

The Power of his Word

Jesus’ Shepherding Protection

Jesus’ Suffering Substitution

Selected Verses from John 1-17 “Previously...in the book of John”

Derrick Harris — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 09:30:00 +0000

Selected Verses from John 1-17 “Previously...in the book of John”

Series: John

Preacher: Derrick Harris

Sunday Morning

Date: 17th November 2024

Passage: John 1:1-17:26

John 17:24-26 “The Glory of Love”

Will Spink — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 09:30:00 +0000

John 17:24-26 “The Glory of Love”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 10th November 2024

Passage: John 17:24-26

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Introduction: How does God feel about you?

The Son's Love

The Father's Love

Our Love

Conclusion: The Glory of God’s Eternal Love

John 17:20-23 “Unity”

Will Spink — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 09:30:00 +0000

John 17:20-23 “Unity”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 3rd November 2024

Passage: John 17:20-23

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Introduction: Jesus still prays for us!

The Source of Christian Unity

One Timely Application: Unity on Tuesday

The Result of Christian Unity

Conclusion: Jesus still unifies us!

John 17:6-19 “In the World But Not Of the World”

Will Spink — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 09:30:00 +0000

John 17:6-19 “In the World But Not Of the World”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 27th October 2024

Passage: John 17:6-19

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Introduction: The people Jesus prays for (17:6-10)

Bottom Line: Jesus prays for us because it’s hard to be in the world and not of the world.

He prays for us to be Protected (17:11-15).

For the Father

From the Devil

He prays for us to be Projected (17:16-18).

Set apart from the world

Sent into the world

John 17:3 "Eternal Life"

Will Spink — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 09:30:00 +0100

John 17:3 "Eternal Life"

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 20th October 2024

Passage: John 17:3

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Introduction: Missing out on the Life we were made for?

The Surprising Nature of Eternal Life

Surprise: We don't naturally have it.

Surprise: Eternity starts Today.

Surprise: It’s about Quality more than Quantity.

“And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ

whom you have sent.” – John 17:3

The Supreme Priority of Knowing God

Knowing God in the Biblical Story

Knowing God more than knowing About God

Knowing God in Jesus Christ

Conclusion: Experiencing Life the way we were made to

John 17:1-5 “Glimpses of Glory”

Will Spink — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 09:30:00 +0100

John 17:1-5 “Glimpses of Glory”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 13th October 2024

Passage: John 17:1-5

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Introduction: Listening in on Jesus

The One to whom Jesus prays: Father

The thing for which Jesus prays: Shared Glory

Glory of the Cross (17:1-2)

Glory of the Crown (17:4-5)

Conclusion: More Glory Sharing

John 16:16-33 “Cheer Up”

Bill Nash — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 09:30:00 +0100

John 16:16-33 “Cheer Up”

Series: John

Preacher: Bill Nash

Sunday Morning

Date: 6th October 2024

Passage: John 16:16-33

John 16:4-15 “Personal Power”

Will Spink — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 09:30:00 +0100

John 16:4-15 “Personal Power”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 29th September 2024

Passage: John 16:4-15

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Introduction: The Power of a Personal Presence

What is this incredible power?

A. Universal

B. Internal

C. Christ-centered

Why do we need this incredible power?

How do we get this incredible power?

Conclusion: Pleading for Power

John 15:18-16:4 “Be Prepared”

Bill Harrit — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 09:30:00 +0100

John 15:18-16:4 “Be Prepared”

Series: John

Preacher: Bill Harrit

Sunday Morning

Date: 22nd September 2024

Passage: John 15:18-16:4

John 15:9-17 “How Do I Abide?”

Will Spink — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 09:30:00 +0100

John 15:9-17 “How Do I Abide?”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 15th September 2024

Passage: John 15:9-17

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Introduction: Is abiding ALL I do ALL the time?

Bottom Line: Abiding in Christ changes you from the inside out.

Abiding in Christ’s love produces sacrificial love.

Abiding in Christ’s Word produces beautiful obedience.

Abiding in Christ’s joy produces full joy.

Conclusion: What do I do if I’m not as joyful about abiding as I should be?

John 15:1-8 "At Home with Jesus"

Will Spink — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 09:30:00 +0100

John 15:1-8 "At Home with Jesus"

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 8th September 2024

Passage: John 15:1-8

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Introduction: “I AM the true vine.”

The Promise: Fruitfulness and Life

The Warning: Unfruitfulness and Death

Our Prime Directive: Abide, Remain, Come and Stay, Be at Home … in Christ.

Conclusion: Nothing helps weak branches abide like delighting in the glorious strength of the Vine.

John 14:15-31 “Never Alone: The Promise of God’s Presence”

Derrick Harris — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 09:30:00 +0100

John 14:15-31 “Never Alone: The Promise of God’s Presence”

Series: John

Preacher: Derrick Harris

Sunday Morning

Date: 1st September 2024

Passage: John 14:15-31

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We all experience loneliness. (John 14:15-21) If we could do it on our own, then we wouldn’t need a Helper.

The Holy Spirit gives us guidance in our loneliness. (John 14:22-26) If we could do it on our own, then we wouldn’t need a Teacher.

The Holy Spirit gives us transcendental peace in our loneliness. (John 14:27-31) If we could do it on our own, then we wouldn’t need a Savior.

Why it matters: We can’t do it on our own. Jesus endured the loneliness of the cross to end loneliness forever; His presence is the answer to our deepest fears.

John 14:1-14 "Heavenly Comfort for Troubled Disciples"

Will Spink — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 09:30:00 +0100

John 14:1-14 "Heavenly Comfort for Troubled Disciples"

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 25th August 2024

Passage: John 14:1-14

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Comfort for Troubled Hearts: Jesus offers Himself as our hope.

Let not your heart be troubled: Jesus is preparing a home for you (14:2).

Let not your heart be troubled: Your true home is with Jesus (14:3).

Let not your heart be troubled: Jesus is all you need to get home (14:4-6).

Let not your heart be troubled: God really is like what you’ve seen in Jesus (14:7-11).

Let not your heart be troubled: Your best days with Jesus are still ahead (14:12-14).

Conclusion: Jesus troubles Himself for our comfort.

John 13:31-38 “A Life of Love”

Will Spink — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 09:30:00 +0100

John 13:31-38 “A Life of Love”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 18th August 2024

Passage: John 13:31-38

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Introduction: Whose Disciple Are You?

Expected Thought: Jesus calls us to live a life of Love.

The Root of a Life of Love

The Heart of a Life of Love

The Fruit of a Life of Love

Unexpected Thought: A life of love will take you lower than you ever imagined and higher than you ever dreamed.

John 13:1-30 “Leading Low”

Will Spink — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 09:30:00 +0100

John 13:1-30 “Leading Low”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 11th August 2024

Passage: John 13:1-30

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Introduction: Jesus’ Leading, Loving, and Lowering

The Downward Path

The humble leading/loving of the Master (13:1-5)

The humble leading/loving of the Master’s Servants (13:12-17)

*** To lead others, you have to lower yourself.

Two Important Interactions

Jesus and Judas (13:18-30)

Jesus and Peter (13:6-11)

Conclusion: Jesus’ Ongoing Leading, Loving, and Lowering

John 12:27-50 “The Quest for Glory”

Will Spink — Sun, 26 May 2024 09:30:00 +0100

John 12:27-50 “The Quest for Glory”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 26th May 2024

Passage: John 12:27-50

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Introduction: Seeking Glory

What is Glory, and Who has it?

How do I engage with this True Glory?

Causes of Unbelief

Urgency of Belief

Where do I look to see God’s Glory?

Conclusion: Finding Glory

John 12:12-26 “Where’s the War Horse?”

Derrick Harris — Sun, 19 May 2024 09:30:00 +0100

John 12:12-26 “Where’s the War Horse?”

Series: John

Preacher: Derrick Harris

Sunday Morning

Date: 19th May 2024

Passage: John 12:12-26

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The Triumphal Entry (12:12-16)

The Crowd (12:17-22)

The Hour Is Here (12:23-26)

Why it matters: What if strength isn’t what you think it is?

John 12:1-11 “Extravagant Love”

Will Spink — Sun, 12 May 2024 09:30:00 +0100

John 12:1-11 “Extravagant Love”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 12th May 2024

Passage: John 12:1-11

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Introduction: What makes a star witness for Jesus? (12:9-11) Shocking Statement: Sometimes, especially in love, extravagant makes more sense than efficient (12:1-8).

WHY might extravagant love make sense?

What Jesus has done
What Jesus will do
Who Jesus is

WHAT might extravagant love cost?

Resources
Reputation
Reasonableness

Conclusion: God’s extravagant love

John 11:38-57 “The Glory of God in the Face of Death”

Will Spink — Sun, 05 May 2024 09:30:00 +0100

John 11:38-57 “The Glory of God in the Face of Death”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 5th May 2024

Passage: John 11:38-57

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Glory Glimpse 1: Lazarus’ Resurrection Life (11:38-44)

Glory Glimpse 2: Jesus’ Substitutionary Death (11:45-57)

Glory Glimpse 3: Jesus’ Far-Reaching Death (11:52)

John 11:28-38 “The Tears of God in the Face of Death”

Will Spink — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 09:30:00 +0100

John 11:28-38 “The Tears of God in the Face of Death”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 28th April 2024

Passage: John 11:28-38

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Tears of Empathy

“The Creator of all worlds, the Author of all beings, the Upholder of the universe – raining tears of human woe and sympathy upon a grave! Oh, there lives not a being in the universe who can enter into our bereavement with the sympathy, the support, and the soothing of Christ!” - Octavius Winslow

Tears of Anger

“He burns with rage against the oppressor of men. It is death that is the object of his wrath, and behind death him who has the power of death, and whom he had come into the world to destroy. Tears of sympathy may fill his eyes, but ... his soul is held by rage, and he advances to the tomb as a champion who prepares for conflict.” – B.B. Warfield

Tears of Love “There was no flint in his heart. He was love, and only love; and through his love he descended into the depths of grief with the beloved ones whose lot was sorrowful; and he carried out to the full that sacred precept, ‘Weep with them that weep.’” – C.H. Spurgeon

John 11:1-27 “The Presence of God in the Face of Death”

Will Spink — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 09:30:00 +0100

John 11:1-27 “The Presence of God in the Face of Death”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 21st April 2024

Passage: John 11:1-27

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Introduction: Facing Death

Concern about Jesus’ Presence

LESSON: Our greatest longing should be to see God’s greatest glory.

LESSON: God’s delays do not disprove his love.

Hope in Jesus’ Presence

LESSON: Walking anywhere with Jesus is safer than walking on our own.

LESSON: Trusting Jesus makes sense even when it doesn’t make sense.

Promise of Jesus’ Presence

MAIN LESSON: Jesus brings resurrection life from the future into our present.

Conclusion: Facing Death With Jesus

John 10:22-42 “The God Who Won’t Let Go”

Will Spink — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 09:30:00 +0100

John 10:22-42 “The God Who Won’t Let Go”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 14th April 2024

Passage: John 10:22-42

John 10:10-21 “I Am the Good Shepherd”

Will Spink — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 09:30:00 +0100

John 10:10-21 “I Am the Good Shepherd”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 31st March 2024

Passage: John 10:10-21

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Introduction: The Good Life?

Fully Known

Fully Loved

Forever

Conclusion: The Good Life is with the Good Shepherd.

John 10:1-10 "I Am the Door"

Will Spink — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 09:30:00 +0000

John 10:1-10 "I Am the Door"

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 24th March 2024

Passage: John 10:1-10

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How do I get in with God?

A. Dangers of Climbing In

B. Safety of Crawling In

How do I live with God?

A. Going In through Jesus

B. Going In through Jesus C. Finding Pasture through Jesus

John 9:13-41 “Spiritual Sight”

Will Spink — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:30:00 +0000

John 9:13-41 “Spiritual Sight”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 17th March 2024

Passage: John 9:13-41

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Bottom Line Spiritual sight comes when we see our own __ and then see _.

Questions to Ponder Do I really see my own spiritual blindness?

Do I truly see Jesus?

“To see Jesus is to apprehend Him as the supply of our present needs and believingly to lay hold on Him as such. The Lord Jesus is always seen through the eye of need. He is presented to us in the Scriptures not for our academic contemplation and delight, but for our desperate need as sinners and weaklings. The acknowledgment of need and the confession of sin, therefore, is always the first step in seeing Jesus. Then, where there is acknowledged need, the Holy Spirit delights to show to the heart the Lord Jesus as the supply of just that need.”

Roy and Revel Hession, We Would See Jesus

John 9:1-12 “Walking Through Darkness with Jesus”

Derrick Harris — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 09:30:00 +0000

John 9:1-12 “Walking Through Darkness with Jesus”

Series: John

Preacher: Derrick Harris

Sunday Morning

Date: 10th March 2024

Passage: John 9:1-12

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The Question (v.1-2)

The Answer (v.3-5)

The Miracle (v.6-7)

The Response (v.8-12)

Why it matters: Nothing in our story is wasted!

John 8:39-59 “Life-or-Death Distinction”

Will Spink — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 09:30:00 +0000

John 8:39-59 “Life-or-Death Distinction”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 3rd March 2024

Passage: John 8:39-59

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“Natural Christianity” (8:39-47)

Claims God by association

Talks about God but doesn’t love what God loves

“Supernatural Christianity” (8:48-58)

Claims God by adoption

Loves the Jesus the Father loves

What difference does it make? (8:59)

John 8:31-38 “True Freedom”

Bill Harrit — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 09:30:00 +0000

John 8:31-38 “True Freedom”

Series: John

Preacher: Bill Harrit

Sunday Morning

Date: 26th February 2024

Passage: John 8:31-38

John 8:12-30 “The Light of the World”

Will Spink — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 09:30:00 +0000

John 8:12-30 “The Light of the World”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 18th February 2024

Passage: John 8:12-30

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Introduction: The Light Show at the Feast of Booths

The desperation of walking in __

Jesus as the __ we desperately need

Light _ us and __ us

Conclusion: Light from Eternity that Transforms Today

John 7:25-52 “Living Water”

Derrick Harris — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 09:30:00 +0000

John 7:25-52 “Living Water”

Series: John

Preacher: Derrick Harris

Sunday Morning

Date: 11th February 2024

Passage: John 7:25-52

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Truth #1: Jesus’ origin is in eternity.

Truth #2: Jesus is going back to eternity.

Truth #3: Jesus is the living water, Jesus is the well of salvation.

Why it matters: The rivers of living water flow through the channels of our uncertainty!

John 7:1-24 “Struggles with Following Jesus”

Will Spink — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 09:30:00 +0000

John 7:1-24 “Struggles with Following Jesus”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 4th February 2024

Passage: John 7:1-24

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Bottom Line: At their root, our struggles with following Jesus are heart issues: We can’t live FOR someone whose life works AGAINST what we love most.

Love of __ – may feel like PRIDE (7:1-9)

Love of __ – may feel like FEAR (7:10-13)

Love of __ – may feel like ANGER (7:14-24)

Conclusion: Heart Treatment and the Love of Jesus

John 6:41-71 “Bread of Life Sermon, Part 2”

Will Spink — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 09:30:00 +0000

John 6:41-71 “Bread of Life Sermon, Part 2”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 21st January 2024

Passage: John 6:41-71

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HONESTY: People worthy of our skepticism, even at times cynicism ...

HOPE: A Person worthy of our trust at all times ...

Jesus offers himself as the source of the life we can’t achieve ourselves (6:41-51).

Jesus backs up his words by selflessly giving his life to give us life (6:51-59).

Jesus uniquely is a person, not a system, we can relate to for life (6:60-71).

John 6:16-40 “Bread of Life Sermon, Part 1”

Will Spink — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 09:30:00 +0000

John 6:16-40 “Bread of Life Sermon, Part 1”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 14th January 2024

Passage: John 6:16-40

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Introduction: Jesus Comes ... We are safe with Him! (6:16-21) Human Struggle #1: Demanding God to perform for us (6:22-26) Jesus’ Response #1: Seek lasting satisfaction (6:27)

Human Struggle #2: Demanding us to perform for God (6:28) Jesus’ Response #2: Come to me (6:29)

Human Struggle #3: Demanding more, not being satisfied with Jesus (6:30-31) Jesus’ Response #3: Come find lasting satisfaction in me (6:32-35)

Conclusion: Jesus Comes ... We are safe with Him! (6:36-40)

John 6:1-15 “Bread of Life”

Derrick Harris — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 09:30:00 +0000

John 6:1-15 “Bread of Life”

Series: John

Preacher: Derrick Harris

Sunday Morning

Date: 12th November 2023

Passage: John 6:1-15

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Setting the Scene (v.1-7)

The Miracle (v.8-13)

The Response (v.14-15)

Why it matters: When we bring our lives to Jesus, he gives us greater life to bring.

John 5:30-47 “Bearing Witness”

Derrick Harris — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 09:30:00 +0000

John 5:30-47 “Bearing Witness”

Series: John

Preacher: Derrick Harris

Sunday Morning

Date: 5th November 2023

Passage: John 5:30-47

John 5:18-29 “Like Father, Like Son”

Will Spink — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:30:00 +0000

John 5:18-29 “Like Father, Like Son”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 30th October 2023

Passage: John 5:18-29

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Introduction: A Hard and Holy Concept

Jesus’ Direct Claim to Deity (in this passage)

A. Jesus is equal with God (5:18) ...

In Everything (5:19-20)
In Giving Life (5:21, 26)
In Judging (5:22, 27)
In Being Honored (5:23)

B. Jesus is not a rival to God.

Loved by God the Father (5:20)
Submitting to God the Father (5:19)
Liar, Lunatic, or Lord? ... Legend?
Jesus’ Indirect Claims to Deity (in other passages)
Jesus forgave sins.
Jesus taught on his own authority.
Jesus performed miracles on his own authority.
Jesus applied OT passages about YHWH to Himself.
Jesus connected eternity with relationship with Him.
Jesus received worship willingly.

Application: Believing ... and Submitting ... and Believing

Conclusion: The True Son of God

John 5:1-18 “The Jesus We Must Not Miss”

Will Spink — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 09:30:00 +0100

John 5:1-18 “The Jesus We Must Not Miss”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 22nd October 2023

Passage: John 5:1-18

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Introduction: Being Close But Missing Jesus

Physical Miracle

Spiritual Lessons

Sabbath Confusion

Divine Equality

Application: How Are We Missing Jesus?

Conclusion: Jesus Keeps Drawing Near So We Don’t Miss Him

John 4:43-54 “A God You Can Take at His Word”

Will Spink — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 09:30:00 +0100

John 4:43-54 “A God You Can Take at His Word”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 15th October 2023

Passage: John 4:43-54

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Introduction: Trusting God’s Word

Faulty Faith: Focusing on the Signs

Full Faith: Focusing on Who Jesus Is

Promises You Don't Have

Promises You Do Have

Conclusion: The God Whose Word You Can Trust

John 4:1-42 “Living Water”

Will Spink — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 09:30:00 +0100

John 4:1-42 “Living Water”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 8th October 2023

Passage: John 4:1-42

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Jesus gives __ water (4:1-26).

Across all boundaries …

Jesus graciously moves toward people not seeking Him …

And offers water …

To satisfy the ultimate thirst He exposes …

So that unworthy people find their highest and most fulfilling purpose …

In worshiping God truly through Him and his Spirit given to them.

Jesus gives __ water (4:27-42).

Across all boundaries …

Jesus graciously calls people whose thirst He quenches …

To transform their view of life …

So that their (other) highest and most fulfilling purpose in whatever they do …

Is that his thirst-quenching water overflow from them …

And everyone everywhere know Him as their Savior.

John 3:22-36 “He Must Increase”

Mark Baginski — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 09:30:00 +0100

John 3:22-36 “He Must Increase”

Series: John

Preacher: Mark Baginski

Sunday Morning

Date: 1st October 2023

Passage: John 3:22-36

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I. An Ironic Opening

II. Who’s Who

III. Less is More

IV. Final Warning

John 3:1-21 “The Gift of Life”

Will Spink — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 09:30:00 +0100

John 3:1-21 “The Gift of Life”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 24th September 2023

Passage: John 3:1-21

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Introduction: Bringing your Questions to Jesus

The Impossible Necessity: The thing you most need is something you can’t give yourself.

New Birth by Water and the Spirit

Ezekiel 36-37

The Necessary Simplicity: God gives you that gift, and you receive it by trusting Jesus.

Numbers 21

The Heart of God

Conclusion: Jesus’ Answers to Our Questions

John 2:12-25 “Can Jesus Upset Your Tables?”

Will Spink — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 09:30:00 +0100

John 2:12-25 “Can Jesus Upset Your Tables?”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 17th September 2023

Passage: John 2:12-25

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Introduction: Temple = God’s House

SCENE 1: Jesus cleanses the temple.

SCENE 2: Jesus is the new temple.

Application: Turning Over Tables in our Lives 3 Paths Away from God

Self-determination and control

Love of money and possessions

A Life of busyness and chaos

1 Path Back to God

Conclusion: God’s House = Your Home

John 2:1-12 “Taste and See”

Will Spink — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 09:30:00 +0100

John 2:1-12 “Taste and See”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 10th September 2023

Passage: John 2:1-12

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Introduction: Tasting Emptiness to Taste Fullness

Bottom Line: Jesus comes to bring a _ of life not found anywhere else.

Fullness of _

Conclusion: The Feast to Fill All Our Emptiness

John 1:35-51 “Looking to Jesus”

Bill Harrit — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 09:30:00 +0100

John 1:35-51 “Looking to Jesus”

Series: John

Preacher: Bill Harrit

Sunday Morning

Date: 3rd September 2023

Passage: John 1:35-51

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When Jesus called the first disciples, they...

Saw Jesus

How do you see Jesus?

Found Jesus

Do you find your identity in Jesus?

Showed others Jesus

Is Jesus compelling to you?

Were given a vision of God’s glory

How does God’s glory impact your hopefulness in life?

John 1:19-34 “Behold the Lamb of God”

Will Spink — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 09:30:00 +0100

John 1:19-34 “Behold the Lamb of God”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 27th August 2023

Passage: John 1:19-34

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The Star in the Spotlight

A. The Lamb of God ... for imperfect people who need access to God B. The Giver of Holy Spirit ... for weak people who need power from God C. The Son of God ... for confused people who need a revelation of God

Freedom for Spotlight Operators

A. We are freed to find our identity in relation to Jesus, not on our own. B. We are freed to live with humility that is neither false nor weak. C. We are freed to stop pretending and confess our sins honestly.

John 1:1-18 "What Is the Meaning of Life?"

Will Spink — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 09:30:00 +0100

John 1:1-18 "What Is the Meaning of Life?"

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 20th August 2023

Passage: John 1:1-18

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The Meaning of Life is … (1:1-9)

Eternal Self-existence

Creative Power

Unique Light Source

Essential Deity (“The Word was God”)

The Meaning of Life is … a __ (1:14-18)

That You May __ … and have __! (1:10-13)