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In John 14:15–31, Jesus teaches his disciples that obedience isn’t about EARNING God’s love, but rather the natural response to already being loved by Him. When love takes root in our hearts, obedience becomes its fruit. This Sunday we explore how true obedience flows from a relationship with Jesus and not from a fear of messing up or the daily pressure that adds up on us. Through the gift of the...

Do Not Let Your Hearts Be TroubledJohn 14:1–14 | The Gospel of John: So That You May Believe and Have LifeIn one of the most comforting moments of Scripture, Jesus tells His disciples, “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” He knows fear, loss, and uncertainty are real—but He offers peace rooted in trust, not circumstance. This message from John 14 reminds us that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and t...

In this week’s message, we continue our study through the Gospel of John as Jesus turns His focus toward His disciples. In John 13:18–38, we see that Jesus knows the hearts of His followers, the future that awaits Him, and the spiritual darkness of unbelief. Jesus also reveals the betrayal of Judas, and yet still demonstrates love and humility even toward the one who turns on Him. Through His Word...

In John 13:1–17, we see Jesus as he washes his disciples’ feet. This simple act shows the depth of His love and the kind of humility He calls His followers to live out. To follow Jesus is to serve others, even when it means sacrifice. As we study this passage, we also see that true discipleship is about picking up the towel and serving others. Jesus calls us to embody His love in practical, sacrif...

In this message, Pastor Charlotte unpacks a crucial turning point in John’s Gospel: Jesus declares, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.”From John 12:20–50, we see three life-changing truths:The Time Has Come for Glory – True glory comes through the cross. The Time Has Come for Judgment – The ruler of this world is defeated, and Jesus takes judgment upon Himself. The Time Has Com...

Thinking about what we learn from Mary’s example, we move into the next event recorded in John 12:1-19, where we see a whole different motivation for why people worship Jesus. What a difference there is in the way Mary worships Jesus from the way the crowds worship Jesus. Mary is worshipping Jesus for who he is and letting him define who he is and what he is about, while the crowds on that Lamb Se...

In John 12 , we see a powerful act of devotion when Mary pours out costly perfume at the feet of Jesus. While some saw it as wasteful, Jesus called it beautiful. This moment reminds us that true worship is never wasted. It is an offering of love, honor, and surrender to the One who gave everything for us. As we study this passage together, we’re invited to ask: What does it mean to give Jesus our...

This week, we celebrated FX Sunday or "Family eXperience", designed to help kids and families worship together in a unique way. However, this week we went "old school,” doing away with contemporary worship and projector screens, and singing hymns straight out the hymnals. Pastor Charlotte 's message shares from John 12:1–3 and Luke 10:38–42 , reminding us of the beauty of worshi...

This week at Community Covenant Church , guest Pastor LaRon Thompson shares a powerful message titled “Don’t Waste God’s Fruit” Pastor LaRon reminds us that Jesus is the vine and we are the branches, and that we are called and chosen to bear fruit that will last. But what happens when we withhold what God has given us? Like food that spoils when it’s not eaten, spiritual fruit can go to waste when...

This week, Pastor Charlotte walks us through John 11:1–57 and the story of Lazarus. In this passage, we see that God’s delays are not His denials, that Jesus is the resurrection and the life, and that He weeps with us in our pain. Even in moments when God seems late or distant, we can trust that He is working for our good and His greater plan. The God who calls Lazarus out of the tomb is the same...

Previously in John chapter 10, we saw Jesus talking about his relationship with all who are his followers, and he describes that relationship using the metaphor of himself as the Good Shepherd who watches over his sheep, protecting them to the point where he is willing to lay down his life for his sheep. He did lay down his life for us as we will see later in the Gospel of John when he went to the...

In this message, we dive into John 10:1–21, where Jesus describes Himself as the Good Shepherd—the One who knows His sheep by name, lays down His life for them, and leads them into abundant life. This passage continuously reminds us that not all voices in this world are worth following, but there is One who calls us by name, bringing truth and love alongside it. Whether you feel lost, or simply in...

Have you ever experienced some difficulty or hardship in life or has someone you loved been in trouble or sick, and you asked God to relieve you of that difficulty or hardship, or to heal the person you loved – and he didn’t. Do you ever wonder why some people get relief from the difficulty and hardship they are experiencing, or why God healed someone else but not the person you loved?

How do you define freedom? What does it mean to be truly free—not just politically, but spiritually? In this message, we reflect on the words of Jesus to His listeners who had begun to believe in Him. He reveals that true discipleship involves more than a moment of belief—it’s about abiding, continuing, and living in His word. Through that continued obedience and relationship, we come to know the...

As we continue our study in the Gospel of John, Jesus engages in a tense exchange with the Pharisees about His identity , His authority , and the truth . In this passage, we see Jesus reveal more clearly who He is—and what it means to truly believe in Him.

As we continue our study of the Gospel of John, we come to one of the most well-known and powerful scenes in the life of Jesus—a moment that reveals the heart of  God’s amazing grace . In this story, we witness a striking contrast between human judgment and divine mercy.

Our friend and sister in Christ Jen Deardorff delivers today's message about inter-generational relationships and pontificates on the beauty of spiritual connection across age and experience. Through biblical reflection and gentle wisdom, Jen reminds us that the Church thrives when generations walk together—learning from one another, bearing each other's burdens, and celebrating God's...

This passage in the Gospel of John captures a moment of confusion and division among the people and religious leaders in Jerusalem as they wrestle with the question: Who is Jesus? Some begin to consider that He might be the Messiah, while others dismiss Him. As tensions rise, we see a growing urgency around Jesus' identity and mission—and how people respond when faced with the truth.

As we continue our study in the Gospel of John, we encounter a moment in Jesus’ life that invites us to reflect on  trusting God’s timing ,  trusting His methods , and  obeying His will —even when we don’t fully understand the why or when.

Many disciples turned away when Jesus' teachings became hard to accept. In John 6:60–71, we see the moment when the crowds thinned—not because He failed, but because He spoke truth that pierced the heart. In this message, we explore what it truly means to follow Christ in tough terrain. Are we merely fans of Jesus when it's easy and comfortable—or are we truly committed to following Him, even if m...

As we continue our journey through the Gospel of John, we arrive at Jesus’ first “I AM” statement:  “I am the Bread of Life.”  In this powerful passage, Jesus calls us not just to follow Him, but to internalize His very life — to receive Him fully as our source of nourishment, transformation, and eternal life. John's Gospel speaks deeply to both Jewish and Greco-Roman audiences, using rich sym...

A message from Pastor John Paul Harris-Webster from our ongoing deep dive into the book of John.

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JESUS CLAIMS TO BE THE SON OF GOD – STUDY NOTES John 5:16–30 May 4th, 2025 New Living Translation John 5:16–30 – Jesus Claims to Be the Son of God Study Notes: Verses 16–18 The healing was totally overlooked; all that mattered to the Jewish leaders was that the Sabbath law had been broken. The anger against Jesus reveals how much the Jews had lost their focus. They understood three steps for resto...