Everyday Church Sermons

This week, as we step into John 15, we find another I am statement from Jesus – the final one actually: "I am the Vine" (John 15:1,5). You might hear that and shrug and think little of it. But as we dig into it a little deeper over the next 20mins or so, I’m hoping that it unlocks something in your heart today.

We are diving into the middle of a speech here, Jesus is just a few days away from the cross and there’s a lot on his heart to share with his disciples before this happens. Last week we so beautifully unpacked the words leading up to where we’re today – where we jump into this speech just at the moment when Jesus comes with the first of several mind-blowing promises.

Are there any barriers in your life preventing you from experiencing Jesus to the full right now? I remember praying out loud Jesus I put down football nothing comes before you. My inner self was screaming out what are you doing? Do you even know what you're giving up? My answer was and still is yes. I surrender any part of my life that hinders my pursuit of God. How about you?

What does Jesus mean when He says one of you is going to betray me? Well, because we know how the story ends, we know that Judas gives up Jesus' location to the Pharisees and the Romans in exchange for money. In doing so he unwittingly starts in motion God’s plan for Jesus to be executed and die for all humankind, thus satisfying God’s judgement and restoring our relationship with Him. The discipl...

While there’s lots of fascinating detail and dialogue in this passage, we mustn’t miss the main point. Jesus’ first lesson to his disciples on the evening of the Last Supper was a simple one. They were called to serve one another. To help us fulfil this calling, we’re going to take a closer look at both the actions and motivations of serving one another, as Jesus modelled and instructed in this pa...

Perspective/vision is everything when it comes to farming and when it comes to discipleship. If all you see is what’s in your hand, then farming is not for you and discipleship is not for you. There are easier ways to live and it's not our job to judge you. God bless you. But if you can see how temporary this world and its comforts are. Then maybe you are ready to let that seed fall into the groun...

A challenging passage. Where do I miss Jesus in my life because I get caught up in other things? When the pressure is on, do I run to Jesus, or do I invest in idols? Idol = a gift from God that I have made into a god! But also a hugely encouraging passage. God wants to speak through us! Jesus makes a way for us through the cross. God does not challenge our idols because he is insecure, but because...

We are most fulfilled, most at peace, most centred, most secure in our identity when we remember that we are children of the Kingdom first. God calls us to his Kingdom vision because it is in his presence and when we are about his work that we are most fulfilled

Jesus calls in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” And he does!! Just like Lazarus… should we respond to Jesus’ invitation, we start a new life with stumbling small steps out from the cold and the dark of the tomb of our old lives, to the freshness, and warmth and light of our new lives, having received grace from God.

In this message, we are coming to the end of one section, one season of Jesus’ ministry. The events we look at today are the final events in Jesus’ ministry in Jerusalem. At the end of our passage, we will see Jesus head for the countryside. He will return to Jerusalem for the final week of his ministry.

In this sermon message, we are going to look into the first 18 verses of chapter 10 in the book of John continuing our series. Where Jesus chooses to call himself the true shepherd, and that sums up so much: a close and personal relationship between himself and his followers, the certain security that we can have in him, the dependency on his guidance, his companionship, his profound care for us a...

We are looking at the sixth of the seven signs/miracles of Jesus that John records in his attempt to look at Jesus and ask – who is this man?

Natalie shares her message encouraging us to learn from Isaiah 61:1-4 and be devoted to good works in a very practical way.

Jesus knows that until he has gone through the cross people cannot truly understand who he is and the God he reveals. It is only through his death on the cross that the curse of sin is dealt with. It is only through the resurrection that true freedom from sin is made available. It is the cross which makes foolish human wisdom. It is the ultimate self-sacrifice of God that reveals the futility of r...

How was it possible for Jesus not to sin? - Tempted as we are – Hebrews 4:15 Answer - Because there was no room! Jesus was following Father so closely (John 5) – there was no room for sin! When Jesus exposes your sin – don’t run from his presence – fall at his feet!

When we read a passage like John 7:32-52 we might need to reverse a little to get to grips with what is going on. It seems that the claims that the crowd are making about Jesus have the religious leaders (the Pharisees) concerned. Over the last few chapters of John we’ve seen tensions rising as Jesus has healed a number of people and this has angered the Pharisees.

This message helps us to understand that the Holy Spirit releases natural and supernatural gifting. Spiritual gifts are one of the outward signs that people have been filled with the Holy Spirit. Gifts may reveal the presence of the Holy Spirit in a moment. Fruit of the Spirit reveal presence of the Holy Spirit in a person. Remember – the Holy Spirit is a person of the Trinity – the very character...

Jesus knew there would be moments when his true identity would be revealed, but he also knew this was not the time. He knew he was working according to the plan of the Father, a plan that had been set out from the start. Jesus knew who he was and he knew his purpose. He was so secure in his identity that He wasn't interested in, or had no need for pleasing or winning the crowd for the sake of winn...

So the background to our verses today follows on from 3 miracles from Jesus. The first is the feeding of the 5,000, this story of incredible provision and faith. The second is Jesus walking on water towards the boat where the disciples are, and the third is the instant boat journey to the other side of Lake Galilee! What we discover is that Jesus’ ministry is now in full swing, and people are chas...

These are famous verses, famous in the sense that the event they describe have been historically very well known. The feeding of the 5,000. This is the only miracle, with the exception of the resurrection of Jesus, that is recorded in all four gospels. John is recording certain events in Jesus’ life and ministry and he is seeking to reveal to us: o Who Jesus is. o Who we are called to be in Christ...

In this passage we not only see Jesus reaffirming His identity, but also, we see a reaffirmation of our new identity in Jesus. If we believe in Jesus, we are united with Him in a profound way. We are now one with Him as He is one with God the Father.

In this passage we understand more of the passionate prayer from a parent whose child is dying. Then healing is released, even with man’s limited understanding, this is grace. It is comforting to know that we can approach prayer in the same way, passionately and honestly.

God created us with and for vision and reminds us of our vision throughout scripture. Throughout the narrative of the Bible God calls people, calls leaders, calls individuals, calls groups. God knows that if we don’t keep being reminded of our vision – the WHY – we quickly focus to intently on the WHAT.

John 20 is an amazing chapter with an incredible event. The whole of history pivots on this day. I want to encourage you to read and re-read this chapter. Two things to remember: 1 - Just like Mary and Thomas – Jesus calls you by name. 2 - All of this happened that you might have LIFE in his name.

Palm Sunday is a preparation week for celebrating Easter. Will you prepare yourself this week for the celebrations to come? Will you recognise the king? Will you recognise his purpose? Will you worship him? Allow your expectations to be shaped by Jesus. Join Andy Tuck as he helps us understand the context and importance of John 12:1-19.