Chris Sheppard

The sermon discusses John 5:25-29, where Jesus emphasizes the reality and power of the resurrection. He contrasts eternal life with death, declaring that those who believe in Him have true life.

The Power of ResurrectionFaith in Eternal Life

John 5 presents Jesus as equal with the Father in being, works, power, judgment, and worship. Those who hear and believe his word pass from death to life and will not face final judgment.

Equality With GodLife From DeathHearing and Believing

The sermon discusses Jesus entering a new phase of his ministry marked by greater public attention and increasing hostility. It focuses on John chapter 5, highlighting the shift from uncertainty to opposition as Jesus' influence grows.

New Phase of MinistryIncreasing HostilityOpposition

Jesus heals a long-suffering man at Bethesda, displaying His authority and compassion as His public ministry moves into greater hostility. The miracle points beyond the pool to the power of Christ to make the helpless whole.

BethesdaHealing MiracleChrist's CompassionSabbath Conflict

Jesus returns to Galilee and encounters people with unbelief, contrasting with his previous ministry in Samaria where belief was evident.

Faith and UnfaithSecond Chance for Belief

John 4 ends with many Samaritans believing and confessing Jesus as the Savior of the world. The conversion of one overlooked woman becomes a means of gospel witness to a whole village.

Savior of the WorldGospel WitnessUnexpected Conversion

John 4 calls the disciples to lift up their eyes and see the harvest already before them. Jesus is Lord of the harvest, sending some to sow and others to reap among people they might otherwise overlook.

Lord of the HarvestSowing and ReapingSpiritual Vision

John 4 brings together the Spirit's work in the Samaritan woman and Jesus' teaching that his food is to do the Father's will. The disciples must learn that true nourishment is found in walking with God and joining his kingdom work.

Doing the Father's WillSpiritual NourishmentKingdom Work

John 4 shows Jesus patiently exposing the Samaritan woman's sin, correcting her confused worship, and revealing himself as the Messiah. True Christianity requires a personal revelation of Christ, not outward religion or a distorted view of

Samaritan WomanTrue WorshipChrist Revealed

John 4 shows Jesus crossing ethnic, religious, and social barriers to bring living water to the Samaritan woman. The passage confronts prejudice, empty tradition, and distorted religion while asking whether living water has truly sprung up

Living WaterCrossing BarriersEmpty Religion