We ended our sermon series on the great “I AM” statements of Jesus with the promise of John 15:1-13, where Jesus says, “I am the vine, you are the branches.” Pastor Paige explored the question, “How can I make a difference?” and helped us think about the various ways we bear fruit in our lives when we stay connected to the true vine that is Christ.
Who Will I Become? (February 19th, 2017)
Who will you become? What is the “real you,” your “true self?” In John 14:1-6 & 12-14, Jesus reveals himself as our Way into a life that is true and eternal. It is so easy to settle for a “false self,” one that is so much less than who Jesus saves and calls us to be. Listen and hear how Jesus can set you free to become the person God created you to be!
How Do I Face Struggles? (February 12, 2017)
Christians are not immune to struggles. Trials and difficulties can either drive us further from God, or bring us closer to him. Learning how to face struggles faithfully is an essential part of growing into Christian maturity. But the real answer isn’t about us, it’s about Jesus. In John 11:17-26, Jesus says, “I am the resurrection and the life.” He does not promise to eliminate our struggles, but to give us life that will overcome them.
The Good Shepherd - Who Do You Trust? (February 5, 2017)
Apologies for the sound quality on this sermon; there was a microphone issue!
It can be hard to know who we can trust, when many competing voices are trying to get our attention and our loyalty. In John 10:11-21, Jesus says, “I am the good shepherd.” He explains why he is a shepherd (the sheep know his voice) and why he is a good and trustworthy one (he lays down his life for his sheep). Jesus is not content to keep his flock small, either. He wants the good news of his love for all people to spread, so others will hear his voice and be drawn into his flock. Jesus never forces our trust. He wins it by proving himself to be the one who loves us above all others, by laying down his own life for us, his sheep.
The Light of the World: How Do I See Clearly? (January 22, 2017)
When we look to Jesus, the light of the world, (John 8:12-16, 25-30) we can see our lives, our Savior, and our path forward more clearly. In this sermon in our series on the “I AM” statements of Jesus, Pastor Paige describes how Jesus calls us to move from the darkness of sin into the light of his love, and how we can share the light of Christ with others.