April 30, 2014
John began his gospel as Moses began the Torah, “In the beginning…” This signals the lofty aspect of John’s gospel that clearly proclaims Jesus as God’s Son. Using the Greek for “word” (λόγος, logos), John proclaims Jesus as not only equal to God in every way (essence, preexistence, eternality, creator, unity…), but also the ultimate revelation of God to humanity. As the “Word” He is the very communication of God, superior even to the revelation that Moses carried down from Mount Sinai. The law came through Moses, but the free gift of life and the full revelation of God came through Christ (John 1:17). If you want to see God, look upon Jesus. If you want to know God, know Jesus. If you want to be right with God, receive Jesus. Got Jesus? Got life (1 John 5:12).
November 3, 2013
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John 15:1-11
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In this last sermon in the “I AM” series, Pastor Gary helps us understand Jesus’ claim to be the True Vine. Are you connected to Jesus? Are you drawing abundant life from the Vine?
October 27, 2013
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John 14:1-14
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In this, the 6th I AM statement of Jesus in the book of John, Jesus makes an exclusive claim to be the Way, the Truth and the Life. Pastor Gary helps us understand how Christ makes it possible to send out an S.O.S to God in response to his claims.
October 20, 2013
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John 11:17-44
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In the 5th installment of our “I AM” sermon series, we look at Jesus’ claim to be the Resurrection and the Life. What do you need resurrected in your life? Is it you? A relationship? A dream? Respond to Jesus and let him raise you to abundant life in him.
October 13, 2013
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John 10:11-18
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In this 4th sermon in the I AM series, Pastor Gary helps us understand Jesus’ claim to be the Good Shepherd. Jesus laid down his life for us, his sheep. He cares for us, and he is coming again…
October 6, 2013
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John 10:1-10
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In this sermon, the 3rd in our “I AM” series, Pastor Gary helps us understand what Jesus meant when he said, “I am the door”. How should we respond to Jesus’ outrageous claim to the the unique, narrow, and secure door?
September 29, 2013
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John 8:12-30
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This is the second sermon in the 7-part series entitled “I AM: How Jesus Answers Life’s Deepest Longings.” This message considers the second of Jesus’ seven I AM statements found in the gospel of John, that Jesus is the Light of the World. In this sermon, we will learn how to follow Christ, know Christ, and believe his claims to shine his light in the darkest parts of our lives.
September 22, 2013
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John 6:25-40
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This is the first sermon in the 7-part series entitled “I AM: How Jesus Answers Life’s Deepest Longings.” This message considers the first of Jesus’ seven I AM statements found in the gospel of John. The first I AM declaration by Jesus is recorded in John 6:35, where Jesus says, “I am the bread of life.” Here, Jesus is saying that He is the only one that can satisfy our soul’s deepest need for eternal life.
May 18, 2013
Jesus came that we might have life. The Greek word here is ζωή zóé, which speaks of both physical and spiritual life. This life originates with, and is sustained by Jesus, who is Life. “Zoe” life is described both by its quantity (eternal), and its quality (abundant). Receiving Jesus, we receive His life. Many focus on the eternal nature of this life, but miss Christ’s emphasis on its “abundance” for the present. In Christ we are to thrive, living life to the full, bearing fruit, and exploding with vibrance all around!
May 17, 2013
A man who was blind from birth was healed by Jesus. The Pharisees questioned him asking the manner in which he received his sight. His simple testimony was impossible to dispute. “I once was blind, but now I see.” We can learn from this man’s witness. We don’t have to be theologians to bear witness. Just tell others what Jesus has done for you!