Sep 11, 2016
Failure…Forgiveness…Freedom- John 21
By: Russ Brechbiel
Series: The Gospel of John
Have you ever really blown it? Made a mistake that you just can't let go of and the resounding echoes of your failure inhibit your ability to move forward? Peter had to have been feeling something like that, even in light of the fact that Jesus had risen and appeared to them. But in this passage, not only does Jesus show up, but he reaches out to Peter to allow him to experience complete forgiveness and restoration. What are you needing to find both forgiveness and freedom from? Whom are you needing to forgive?
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- Sep 11, 2016Failure…Forgiveness…Freedom- John 21
Sep 11, 2016Failure…Forgiveness…Freedom- John 21By: Russ BrechbielSeries: The Gospel of JohnHave you ever really blown it? Made a mistake that you just can't let go of and the resounding echoes of your failure inhibit your ability to move forward? Peter had to have been feeling something like that, even in light of the fact that Jesus had risen and appeared to them. But in this passage, not only does Jesus show up, but he reaches out to Peter to allow him to experience complete forgiveness and restoration. What are you needing to find both forgiveness and freedom from? Whom are you needing to forgive?
- Aug 14, 2016Suffering Like Jesus
Aug 14, 2016Suffering Like JesusBy: Taylor IversonSeries: The Gospel of JohnThis morning our youth intern, Taylor, brings a message from John 17 reflecting on Jesus' joy and hope in the midst of suffering and how we are invited to do the same, knowing that He prayed for us to stay strong and faithful.
- Aug 7, 2016Walking in Victory
Aug 7, 2016Walking in VictoryBy: Russ BrechbielSeries: The Gospel of JohnJesus said, "In this world you will have trouble. but take heart! I have overcome the world." In this message Russ challenges us to look beyond our circumstances, to doubt our limits and move beyond our failures to walk in victory.
- Jul 31, 2016Remain, Grow, Love
Jul 31, 2016Remain, Grow, LoveBy: Russ BrechbielSeries: The Gospel of JohnConnected and dialed into the love and grace of Jesus, our lives will demonstrate spiritual fruit, making us effective for what He is calling us to. And...what He is calling us to is to love. This is how others will know that we are His disciples, our love for one another, and expression of our love for God. Here in John 15 we look at what the goal of "remaining in Jesus" is all about.
- Jul 24, 2016Loving Relationship of Confident Obedience
Jul 24, 2016Loving Relationship of Confident ObedienceBy: Russ BrechbielSeries: The Gospel of JohnJesus' disciples were extremely disturbed by all that he was sharing with them, and in the midst of their fear He speaks encouragement to them. He offers us that same comfort and encouragement through a relationship with Him, but we need to realize that the relationship we have with Him is expressed and realized through obedience. "If you love me, you will keep my commands." John 14
- Jul 17, 2016How to Love Like Jesus
Jul 17, 2016How to Love Like JesusBy: Russ BrechbielSeries: The Gospel of JohnHave you ever been lied to, talked about behind your back, or betrayed? By someone close? It hurts and when it hurts it is hard to love. And yet that is what we are called to as believers, to love one another as Christ loved. In John 13 we see the powerfully emotional interchange between Jesus and Judas, and in that scene not only does Jesus call His disciples to love, but He shows us how it's done.
- Jul 10, 2016What have you got to lose?
Jul 10, 2016What have you got to lose?By: Russ BrechbielSeries: The Gospel of JohnOur closets are full, garages overflow and storage units are packed to capacity. We gather more and more and let go of less and less. Why are we so prone to hang on to stuff? It can get in the way, especially when it relates to the heart. When we hold on to what we cannot keep, we miss so much and sometimes everything that God desires for our lives. Jesus said, "Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life." This passage forces us to consider the question, "What have we got to lose?"
- Jul 3, 2016The Bigger Picture
Jul 3, 2016The Bigger PictureBy: Lisa BrechbielSeries: The Gospel of JohnFinding a greater purpose and meaning in the struggles that stare us in the face can be one of life's greatest challenges. Jesus had purpose in fulfilling His mission in all that He said and did, as we see in the story of the raising of Lazarus from the dead in John 11. Opportunities to see and experience the glory of God are all around us if we keep our eyes on Jesus.
- Jun 26, 2016Who are you Following
Jun 26, 2016Who are you FollowingBy: Russ BrechbielSeries: The Gospel of JohnThe Good Shepherd most often evokes an image of a glowing, bearded Jesus, holding a small lamb in one hand and a staff in another. But the picture we get of Jesus as the Good Shepherd in John 10 is one who will go to the mat to defend and protect us because there are plenty of dangers that we will face in this world, threatening our faith and spiritual well-being. Our task is to listen, know and obey the voice of our Shepherd as He faithfully leads us.
- Jun 19, 2016Walk in the Light
Jun 19, 2016Walk in the LightBy: Lisa BrechbielWhen the lights go out and we are surrounded by darkness, our inclination is to reach for the light. We live in a dark world and the light switch is in our walk with the Lord. Is the light that we emanate lovingly reflecting the holiness of Jesus or is it blinding the eyes of those who need help, not hypocrisy? In a dark world, we are called to walk in the light.