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Christ Wall • John 17:6-19 Paying attention to the prayers of Jesus produces lasting results. The night before the Crucifixion, God brought this prayer to John’s mind as this gospel was written. Jesus prayed for Himself, His disciples, and He prayed for you and me. As a modern-day disciple, the call to walk together as we engage the world remains a relevant revelation. May we never forget that Jes...

Bob Bender • John 16:16-33 Last words are lasting words. If you were Jesus deciding on your farewell speech to your disciples on your last night together, what would you say to address their greatest need? Jesus tells us in the last verses of John 16:16-33, our life-changing passage. He wanted them to experience victory in the midst of their major headwinds and He wants you to experience the same.

Chris Wall • John 17:1-5 As followers of Christ, the ultimate advantage is ours. Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit says the Lord. Knowing Jesus is the advantage that leads to a life that lasts. On the night Jesus was betrayed, he prayed in the garden with His disciples. His prayer reveals the glory of who He is, the gift He died to give, and the eternal life he has for all who believe.

Chris Wall •  2 Corinthians 8:7 According to the Scriptures, Christians should contribute their means cheerfully, regularly, systematically, proportionally, and liberally to fulfill God’s plan for the world. We simply cannot realize a true biblical vision of the Christian life without embracing the biblical concept of stewardship. At the heart of stewardship is the understanding that stewards do n...

Chad Balthrop • John 15:4-9 Some people just aren’t that comfortable in their own skin. They feel like they bring the “awkward” everywhere they go. When we first meet, should we shake hands, fist bump, or high-five? But for some people, social anxiety is about more than the occasional awkward interaction. The bigger the crowd the greater the stress. They feel so out of place that they deceive them...

Chris Wall • John 14:15-31 As God led John to write his gospel, the Holy Spirit brought to memory the critical conversations in the Upper Room. As these conversations ended, Jesus made known key truths regarding how the Holy Spirit would work. His work around and in the disciples proved to be foundational in answering the call of God for their future. In the same way, the work of the Holy Spirit a...

Chris Wall • John 14:7-14 Belief fuels the fire of faithfulness. Communication to the Master of the Universe takes place every time you pray. Go back and listen to the last few prayers you prayed. That communication with the Lord reveals what you believe about God. Philip is the third disciple to ask Jesus for more details about who He is and where He’s going. In this moment, Jesus makes known His...

Chris Wall • John 13:36 - 14:6 Belief creates the confidence that Christ is coming to take us home. Peter promises to go where he goes. Thomas confesses he doesn’t know where Jesus will go. What you believe about Jesus determines the view you have of heaven. Heaven isn’t a place you go. It’s the home Jesus prepared for you. It’s the home he takes you to. Know this: Jesus is the way (to heaven), th...

Chris Wall • John 13:31-35 The glory of God is revealed in our love for one another. Christ glorified God with his sacrificial death. God glorified Christ in his miraculous resurrection. The glory of God in his disciples is best seen in our love for one another. The love of Christ is God-centered and God-defined (It’s not a temporary, human kind of love). The love of Christ is self-sacrificing. Th...

Chris Wall • John 13:21-30 The story of Judas is arguably the most shocking account of betrayal in history. His betrayal shows the ultimate end of misguided belief. Judas heard all the teaching. He went to all the places. He experienced all the wonders and even ate the bread and fish Jesus miraculously made. Yet his heart remained stubbornly stuck in unbelief. What is even more striking is that hi...

Chris Wall • John 13:1-3 Jesus moves into the Upper Room discourse with a dramatic call to servanthood. This was an unexpected and humble act of service that symbolized the washing of regeneration (forgiveness) given to all who believe. John 13:14-17 moves from what Jesus did to what we should do for one another. “If you know these things, happy are you if you do them.” The gospel continues to rad...

Chris Wall • John 12:35-36 Do you believe in Jesus? What does that even mean? Obedience to God is the way you can show that you believe. Trust in the redemptive power of the cross. Pay attention to the clear messages in God’s word. Rest in the eternal life and promises God makes and keeps. The light of Christ is shining a little while longer. God has prepared you to believe so that you will faithf...

Brayden Peckham • John 12:12-26 Jesus marched into Jerusalem in the manner of a king seated on a donkey. The Pharisees scoffed at Him and tried to end His work. Later, they thought they had succeeded. But, Jesus sacrificed everything and calls us to do the same. How are you going to surrender Jesus?

Smokey Hurst • John 12:1-8 What does a passionate personal response to Jesus actually look like? What does a passionate personal response to reject Jesus look like? The gospel of John was written for us to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God and yet we often struggle with what we are to do with these realities in our lives. John 12 is the hinge from Jesus' public ministry to His priva...

Joe McKeen There are two reactions to Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead- Belief and Unbelief.

Brad Aylor John 11 recounts the story of the death and resurrection of Lazarus. The chapter highlights themes of faith and belief, particularly through the interactions between Jesus, Martha, and Mary. When Lazarus falls ill, his sisters Martha and Mary send word to Jesus. Despite his love for Lazarus, Jesus delays his visit, ultimately arriving four days after Lazarus's death. Martha meets Jesus...

Chris Wall • John 10:1-6 Jesus uses the powerful imagery of a shepherd and his sheep to convey deep spiritual truths. He declares Himself as the Good Shepherd, the One who intimately knows and cares for His sheep, willing to lay down His life for their protection. Not only does he defend the sheep, but He knows the sheep and the sheep know his voice. There is complete certainty in Christ. You can...

Chris Wall • John 9:1-5 The bad news is that every person is born spiritually blind. However, the good news is that Jesus came as the light of the world offering healing from spiritual blindness. Just as Jesus gave physical sight to the blind man, He offers the gift of spiritual vision to all who have faith in Him. Communicating this powerful message of salvation is the primary work Jesus came to...

Chris Wall • John 8:10-12 A Divine plan was implemented in Jesus being sent to the world revealing the light of salvation. John 8 describes a transformative confrontation with the scribes and Pharisees as they come to grips with their need for salvation. God issues a call to genuine repentance, resulting in a turning away from sin, leading to the internal light of life. Is that light of life in yo...

Chris Wall • John 7:37-53 The scene continues at the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem. On the last day, Jesus stands and proclaims that whoever is thirsty should come to Him and drink, promising that rivers of living water will flow from within them. “Every believer is SENT by God to share the LOVE of Jesus so the WORLD will KNOW and BELIEVE that He is God.” “The One SENT to save the worlds sends...

Chad Balthrop • John 7:1-9 If you have a brother, you know. “You think you’re something special!? Prove it!” Let’s be honest: even beyond sibling rivalry, we don’t like being told what to do. Sure, give me advice. Help me achieve my goals. But insert the word “should,” tell me I have to? It’s the quickest way to get me to go the other way. In the days before Jesus was crucified, he encountered peo...

Chad Balthrop • John 6:22-24 Our appetites can fuel our strengths or feed our vices. On the day after He fed the 5000, the morning after He walked on water, the crowd came, seeking Jesus. After hearing His words, their day ended, leaving Jesus. The appetites that drove them to Him became the obstacles that kept them from believing in Him. Jesus said, “I am the bread of life.” Enjoy a meal you’ll a...

Chris Wall • John 6:15-21 Jesus brings the calm. When life's storms rage around us, our instinct is often to focus on the tempest itself, but Jesus calls us to a different response. He invites us to sit with Him, to rest in His unwavering presence, and to find calm amid the turbulence. This passage reminds us that no matter how tumultuous our circumstances, Jesus brings the calm over the tumultuou...

Chris Wall • John 6:1-14 God is more than able and provides physically and spiritually. According to His purpose and will, Gods blessings often exceed our expectations and needs, revealing His overflowing grace. This miraculous meal serves as a powerful reminder to give thanks for Gods provision in our lives, knowing that He is able to provide more than we could ever imagine, both physically and s...

Chris Wall • John 19:25-27 We witness a poignant scene at the foot of the cross where Jesus is being crucified. Standing near the cross were Jesus; mother, Mary, and her sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, along with Mary Magdalene. In His final moments, Jesus looks down at His mother and, filled with compassion, entrusts her care to John. On the cross, we know of seven statements Jesus made which we...