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Restoration
By: Scott Hall On: 09/15/2019
At the end, Jesus restores the relationship with Peter and sends him out to change the world.
At the end, Jesus restores the relationship with Peter and sends him out to change the world.
Why John Wrote
By: Scott Hall On: 09/08/2019
John wrote this account of Jesus' life for a reason. It wasn't just so we had an idea of what went on. John wanted us to know Jesus
John wrote this account of Jesus' life for a reason. It wasn't just so we had an idea of what went on. John wanted us to know Jesus
What Thomas Missed
By: Scott Hall On: 09/01/2019
When Jesus rose from the dead, some were amazed, others were excited, Thomas thought they were crazy.
When Jesus rose from the dead, some were amazed, others were excited, Thomas thought they were crazy.
It Is Finished
By: Scott Hall On: 08/25/2019
When it came to the death of Jesus, it was clear that he had done all that he came to do. His task was complete.
When it came to the death of Jesus, it was clear that he had done all that he came to do. His task was complete.
Jesus Let it Happen
By: Jeremy Michaels On: 08/18/2019
Jesus was always in control, even when it looked like chaos. Which makes his sacrifice even more meaningful when considering that he could have stopped the proceedings at any moment.
Jesus was always in control, even when it looked like chaos. Which makes his sacrifice even more meaningful when considering that he could have stopped the proceedings at any moment.
Brought into Love
By: Mike Hauser On: 08/11/2019
Jesus prays for his followers, both current and future. He prays that they would be connected and remain in the relationship of eternal love that he and His Father shared before time began.
Jesus prays for his followers, both current and future. He prays that they would be connected and remain in the relationship of eternal love that he and His Father shared before time began.
The Promise of Joy
By: Scott Hall On: 08/04/2019
Even though he was facing betrayal and death, Jesus wanted his followers to know that whatever they are going through, joy will be the ultimate result.
Even though he was facing betrayal and death, Jesus wanted his followers to know that whatever they are going through, joy will be the ultimate result.
Remain in Hope
By: Scott Hall On: 07/28/2019
Even though he was facing betrayal and death, Jesus wanted his followers to know there is always hope.
Even though he was facing betrayal and death, Jesus wanted his followers to know there is always hope.
Remain in Love
By: Mike Hauser On: 07/21/2019
Jesus lays out for his followers how they can continue to live life for the Kingdom after he is gone. They stay connected through obedience, nourished by his love, and shaped by the Father into the image of Christ so that the fruit of their lives glorifies God.
Jesus lays out for his followers how they can continue to live life for the Kingdom after he is gone. They stay connected through obedience, nourished by his love, and shaped by the Father into the image of Christ so that the fruit of their lives glorifies God.
Jesus Serves
By: Scott Hall On: 06/23/2019
The night that he was arrested Jesus served his disciples as a servant and called them to do the same.
The night that he was arrested Jesus served his disciples as a servant and called them to do the same.
Dying To Live
By: Mike Hauser On: 06/16/2019
In Jesus' last message to Israel, he lays it all on the line for them. He gives them a message they didn't want to hear but one that would save their lives.
In Jesus' last message to Israel, he lays it all on the line for them. He gives them a message they didn't want to hear but one that would save their lives.
The thief and the worshipper
By: Scott Hall On: 06/09/2019
A woman's extravagant gift to Christ causes a thief to worry about losing some money. When following Christ costs everything the greedy look for a way out.
A woman's extravagant gift to Christ causes a thief to worry about losing some money. When following Christ costs everything the greedy look for a way out.
Pain and Glory
By: Scott Hall On: 06/03/2019
God can be glorified in the worst of circumstances. That doesn't make them hurt any less, but it means the outcomes may be greater than we could have hoped.
God can be glorified in the worst of circumstances. That doesn't make them hurt any less, but it means the outcomes may be greater than we could have hoped.
Intimate Faith
By: Mike Hauser On: 05/26/2019
While Israel celebrated a great deliverance from an oppressive empire 160 years before, Jesus seeks to bring liberation from their current spiritual oppression. But they couldn't see past their own expectations and desires.
While Israel celebrated a great deliverance from an oppressive empire 160 years before, Jesus seeks to bring liberation from their current spiritual oppression. But they couldn't see past their own expectations and desires.
The Shepherds Voice
By: Scott Hall On: 05/19/2019
Jesus calls himself the "good shepherd." He is the one who would give his life for us so that we could have a rich and satisfying life. But, so few follow.
Jesus calls himself the "good shepherd." He is the one who would give his life for us so that we could have a rich and satisfying life. But, so few follow.
Spit and Mud
By: Scott Hall On: 05/12/2019
A man blind from birth gets healed, mud made from spit, and a trial that resulted in being ostracized from society. It was an eventful afternoon. Jesus just keeps riling everyone up.
A man blind from birth gets healed, mud made from spit, and a trial that resulted in being ostracized from society. It was an eventful afternoon. Jesus just keeps riling everyone up.
Can't Be Right Enough
By: Scott Hall On: 05/05/2019
Israel depended on having the right religion, the right family, and the right moral principles to get to God. Jesus breaks down all three and offers freedom instead.
Israel depended on having the right religion, the right family, and the right moral principles to get to God. Jesus breaks down all three and offers freedom instead.
The Light
By: Scott Hall On: 04/28/2019
Jesus was a light that shined in the darkness for everyone. He was the light of the world, not of a political party, an ideology, a country, or a belief.
Jesus was a light that shined in the darkness for everyone. He was the light of the world, not of a political party, an ideology, a country, or a belief.
Easter is Life
By: Scott Hall On: 04/21/2019
On Easter, we don't just celebrate the life of Christ, we celebrate the life that he came to bring all of us.
On Easter, we don't just celebrate the life of Christ, we celebrate the life that he came to bring all of us.
The Law was a Mirror not a Window
By: Mike Hauser On: 04/14/2019
The religious leaders tried to use a woman to trap Jesus into saying something that they could use against him. Instead, Jesus revealed their misuse of the law and the depths of his mercy.
The religious leaders tried to use a woman to trap Jesus into saying something that they could use against him. Instead, Jesus revealed their misuse of the law and the depths of his mercy.
Looking Beneath the Surface
By: Scott Hall On: 04/07/2019
Jesus challenges those listening to look beneath the surface of their lives and to recognize their need for a savior.
Jesus challenges those listening to look beneath the surface of their lives and to recognize their need for a savior.
Many Walked Away
By: Scott Hall On: 03/24/2019
When Jesus began to get real with the people and pushed them to see beyond their own expectations, many rejected him and walked away. We have the same choice.
When Jesus began to get real with the people and pushed them to see beyond their own expectations, many rejected him and walked away. We have the same choice.
What do you expect?
By: Mike Hauser On: 03/17/2019
Large crowds of people had just been fed by Jesus. The next day they went looking for more. They were disappointed when Jesus challenged their perceptions and didn't meet their expectations. Would we have been any different?
Large crowds of people had just been fed by Jesus. The next day they went looking for more. They were disappointed when Jesus challenged their perceptions and didn't meet their expectations. Would we have been any different?
There Is A Plan
By: Scott Hall On: 03/10/2019
When the storm whipped up on the sea, Jesus calmly walked to the boat and told them his disciples not to be afraid. As if it was all part of some bigger plan that they couldn't see.
When the storm whipped up on the sea, Jesus calmly walked to the boat and told them his disciples not to be afraid. As if it was all part of some bigger plan that they couldn't see.
Do you want me or food?
By: Scott Hall On: 03/04/2019
When the people realized that Jesus could feed them all, they wanted him to be king. But Jesus hid from the crowds because he knew that they didn't want him, they wanted what he could give them. We have the same issue today.
When the people realized that Jesus could feed them all, they wanted him to be king. But Jesus hid from the crowds because he knew that they didn't want him, they wanted what he could give them. We have the same issue today.
Who He Says He Is
By: Scott Hall On: 02/24/2019
Jesus went from someone the religious leaders were annoyed by to being someone they wanted to kill with one claim, he said he was God. They had to make up their minds about the truth of this statement, and so do we.
Jesus went from someone the religious leaders were annoyed by to being someone they wanted to kill with one claim, he said he was God. They had to make up their minds about the truth of this statement, and so do we.
Do you want to get well?
By: Mike Hauser On: 02/17/2019
In a short, private conversation, Jesus asks a man who has been paralyzed for 38 years if he wants to get well. His answer is important, not only for himself, but also for us. *The audio was recorded from a "room" mic, intelligible, but not as high quality as normal.
In a short, private conversation, Jesus asks a man who has been paralyzed for 38 years if he wants to get well. His answer is important, not only for himself, but also for us. *The audio was recorded from a "room" mic, intelligible, but not as high quality as normal.
Jesus Heals
By: Scott Hall On: 02/10/2019
The people wanted to see miracles. Jesus wanted them to see his Father. And a father wants his son to live. *The audio for this sermon is lower quality than normal as it was taken from a room microphone and not directly from the speakers mic.
The people wanted to see miracles. Jesus wanted them to see his Father. And a father wants his son to live. *The audio for this sermon is lower quality than normal as it was taken from a room microphone and not directly from the speakers mic.
Changing the Samaritan's Story
By: Scott Hall On: 02/03/2019
When Jesus steps into your story, everything changes!
When Jesus steps into your story, everything changes!
Samaritan Woman
By: Mike Hauser On: 01/27/2019
Jesus takes a lonely woman through the same process that we all must go through. Showing her the deep spiritual longing she didn't even know she had, giving her a picture of life that is too good to be true, and revealing how a relationship with God makes it true.
Jesus takes a lonely woman through the same process that we all must go through. Showing her the deep spiritual longing she didn't even know she had, giving her a picture of life that is too good to be true, and revealing how a relationship with God makes it true.
Dwelling Place of God
By: Scott Hall On: 01/18/2019
The dwelling place of God is in our hearts. The salvation of Christ is for today.
The dwelling place of God is in our hearts. The salvation of Christ is for today.
I Must Decrease
By: Scott Hall On: 01/13/2019
John the Baptist's following was waning and Jesus' following was growing. This caused some consternation with John's disciples. But, in keeping with his character, John reminds his followers that his whole purpose was to life Jesus above himself, like all of us.
John the Baptist's following was waning and Jesus' following was growing. This caused some consternation with John's disciples. But, in keeping with his character, John reminds his followers that his whole purpose was to life Jesus above himself, like all of us.
A Conversation with Jesus
By: Scott Hall On: 11/25/2018
Nicodemus is a smart man, well respected, and full of questions. He meets with Jesus in secret to get some questions answered and gets more than he bargained for.
Nicodemus is a smart man, well respected, and full of questions. He meets with Jesus in secret to get some questions answered and gets more than he bargained for.
Jesus Doesn't Trust You
By: Mike Hauser On: 11/18/2018
Jesus knew the crowds were there for the show, not the Savior. He knew they would be reject him, he knew they would leave him, he knew and he did it all anyway.
Jesus knew the crowds were there for the show, not the Savior. He knew they would be reject him, he knew they would leave him, he knew and he did it all anyway.
Jesus Whips it Good
By: Scott Hall On: 11/11/2018
When Jesus walked into the sacred temple in Jerusalem he saw it turned into a marketplace. A place of worship turned into an area for swindlers and salesmen. His anger burned within him and he did something about it all.
When Jesus walked into the sacred temple in Jerusalem he saw it turned into a marketplace. A place of worship turned into an area for swindlers and salesmen. His anger burned within him and he did something about it all.
Followers
By: Scott Hall On: 10/28/2018
The wisdom of God sounds like foolishness without the Spirit of God to guide us. Because the wisdom of God is based upon foundational truths that exist above what this world has to offer.
The wisdom of God sounds like foolishness without the Spirit of God to guide us. Because the wisdom of God is based upon foundational truths that exist above what this world has to offer.
A Voice in the Wilderness
By: Mike Hauser On: 10/21/2018
God knew that the people were lost, wandering in a spiritual wilderness. Before they could embrace Jesus they needed someone to call out to them and point them back to safety. And so John the Baptizer stepped onto the scene.
God knew that the people were lost, wandering in a spiritual wilderness. Before they could embrace Jesus they needed someone to call out to them and point them back to safety. And so John the Baptizer stepped onto the scene.
God came to us
By: Scott Hall On: 10/14/2018
"The Word became flesh..." This is how John's gospel begins and we have yet to grasp the significance of this.
"The Word became flesh..." This is how John's gospel begins and we have yet to grasp the significance of this.
Being Known
By: Scott Hall On: 10/07/2018
An introduction to our new series in the Gospel of John
An introduction to our new series in the Gospel of John
The Best Wine
By: Scott Hall On: 10/04/2018
Jesus first miracle reveals so much more about who he is than we ever thought.
Jesus first miracle reveals so much more about who he is than we ever thought.