John

John 3 frames conversion as the sovereign work of God in the new birth, not a human achievement or religious improvement. The testimony calls hearers to see their need, come to Christ, and be made new by grace.

New BirthConversion TestimonySovereign Grace

Closing the Easter series before Resurrection Sunday, this message shows that Christ's death was predetermined, natural, unnatural, and supernatural all at once, pressing hearers to answer whether they truly believe in the crucifixion by

Sayings From the CrossSinlessness of ChristPredetermined VictoryCall to Believe

John 19:30 declares that Christ finished His obedience, sacrifice, propitiation, and victory over sin, death, and Satan. Because salvation is complete in Him, believers live with gratitude, holiness, and confidence that God will finish the

Finished WorkPropitiationImputed Righteousness

Mary of Bethany shows the beauty of pouring out what is precious on Christ rather than spending life on lesser kingdoms. Her costly devotion points believers to waste their lives well in service to Christ and His body, the local church.

Costly DevotionMary of BethanyWasted for Christ

John 3 divides humanity between those who come to the light in faith and those who love darkness and remain in unbelief. Jesus is the incarnate Savior and perfect sacrifice for all who believe.

Light and DarknessIncarnate SaviorBelief vs. Unbelief

Drawing on John 3, 6, and 16, this message traces the Holy Spirit's work of effectually drawing and convicting sinners before conversion, and calls the church to keep sharing the gospel and praying for God to do the monumental saving work

Effectual CallingConviction of SinGospel Proclamation

Peter’s restoration in John 21 traces failure, grace, love for Christ, and renewed usefulness in the work of the church. The sermon applies that testimony to personal obedience and the future faithfulness of the local church.

Peter's RestorationRenewed UsefulnessPastoral Faithfulness

Closing out a four-year verse-by-verse study through John's Gospel, this message reflects on John 21:24-25 and the reliability of the apostolic witness, tracing the testimony of Nicodemus, the Samaritan woman, and Peter as examples of lives

Apostolic WitnessChanged by ChristVerse-by-Verse Study

John 21 shows Jesus preparing Peter for his future through sovereign patience, sanctification, and a calling that will glorify God. The passage warns against focusing on others when Christ is dealing directly with us.

Peter's CallingSovereign PatienceComparing

John 21 shows Jesus recommissioning Peter by pressing the question of love before the work of shepherding. Love for Christ is the key to feeding his sheep and fulfilling any calling in the church.

Love for ChristShepherdingRecommissioning