Jesus is the most recognizable name in human history. Some believe him to be the Messiah while others applaude him as a good teacher, or a political revolutionary, or a prophetic voice speaking out against injustices. Others find him old-fashioned and narrow minded, even as they are forced to admit that his words and teachings are utterly unique. No matter where you land on your opinion of him, his reputation infuses our discussions and our dinner table debates, Jesus’ influence is on everyone making him impossible to ignore.
For many, the Jesus we meet is nothing more than a kindly man with children on his lap and a smile on his face. He is presented as a good person, a positive influence, a mixture of Mr. Rogers and Tony Robbins. The Jesus of American Christianity is meek, gentle, safe, and fun, always ready to be your best friend.
When we dig more deeply into the Bible, we discover a very different picture. Be warned. If you investigate Jesus beyond the superficial glance most give him today you will be challenged and confronted. Jesus creates in each person who encounters him a crisis of faith, forcing us to a point of decision.
Our journey through the Gospel of John will confront you with the real Jesus of history, asking you to wrestle with the teachings, claims, and actions of the man who has forever altered the course of human history. Every person must make their own decision about Jesus, choosing how they will live in light of the answers they discover about this amazing [God] man.
Latest Teachings In Series
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Peter is Reinstated
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Jesus Makes Breakfast
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Jesus Appears To Friends
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The Empty Tomb
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Jesus is Crucified
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Jesus Is Sentenced
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Jesus Is Tried
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Jesus is Questioned
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Jesus is Denied
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Jesus is Arrested
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Ash Wednesday
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Jesus Prays
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Jesus Reveals
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Jesus Warns
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Jesus Commands
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Jesus Promises
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Jesus Comforts
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Jesus Predicts
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The Theological Significance of Emphasis
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We are not like him
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Wanting What Jesus Wants
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For This Very Reason
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Costly Love - John 12
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When Power Gets Threatened - John 11:45-57
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The Intersection of Grief, Anger, and Hope - John 11:1-44
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Right Under Your Nose - John 10
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Messiah, Following Jesus Through John - Telling You Plainly - John 10:22-28
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Messiah, Following Jesus Through John – John 10:1-19
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Messiah, Following Jesus Through John – John 9:13-38
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Messiah, Following Jesus Through John – John 9:1-5
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Messiah, Following Jesus Through John – A Necessary Conversation: Reconciliation and Renewal – John 8:21-49
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Messiah, Following Jesus Through John - The Light of the World - John 8
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Messiah, Following Jesus Through John – Pentecost – John 7
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Messiah, Following Jesus Through John – Feast of Tabernacles – John 7
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Messiah, Following Jesus Through John – John 6:25-28
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Messiah, Following Jesus Through John – I AM in the storm – John 6
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Messiah, Following Jesus Through John – John 6:1-9
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Messiah, Following Jesus Through John - “Do you want to be healed?” - John 5:1-13
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Messiah, Following Jesus Through John - “The Woman at the Well” - John 4:25-30
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Messiah, Following Jesus Through John - Persistent Prayer - John 4:46-54
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Messiah, Following Jesus Through John - Easter Sunday- "While it was still dark” - John 20:1
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Messiah, Following Jesus Through John – “How far are you willing to go?” – John 3:1-21
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Covid-19 Response and Reflection on John 2:23-25
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Messiah, Following Jesus Through John – “Turning Tables” – John 2:13-22
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Messiah, Following Jesus Through John – “New Wine” – John 2:1-12
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Messiah, Following Jesus Through John – “On Discipleship” – John 1:29-51
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Messiah, Following Jesus Through John – “Mistaken Identity” – John 1:19-28
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Messiah, Following Jesus Through John – “The Glory of God will be Revealed if…” – John 1:5-19
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Messiah, Following Jesus Through John – “Light Overcomes” – John 1:1-5
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Messiah, Following Jesus Through John - “Recognizing a True Follower of Jesus” - John 3:22-36
