The Image Church | Weekly Messages

Today we’re in John 20, the chapter that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus and His appearance to the disciples as the risen Christ. One detail stands out. John, the author of this Gospel, refers to himself as “the one Jesus loves.” What a powerful way to see yourself. Imagine how our everyday lives would shift if we truly believed that about ourselves. How we approach our work, our responsibili...

Today we’re in John 19, where it appears that Jesus is facing His ultimate defeat. He is mocked, ridiculed, humiliated, and nailed to a cross. But what looks like defeat is actually the greatest victory. In verse 30, Jesus declares, “It is finished.” With those words, He proclaims that the work of the Father is complete. The mission is accomplished. Through the cross, the debt of our sin has been...

Today we’re in John 18, where Jesus is betrayed, bound, arrested, and brought to trial. It looks like His lowest and weakest moment, yet one truth stands out. Jesus is never out of control, even when the circumstances suggest otherwise. When the soldiers come to arrest Him and ask who He is, Jesus steps forward and says, “I am He.” At His words, they fall to the ground. Even in surrender, Christ i...

Godly passion is a willingness to suffer for the truth, God's calling upon my life and the benefit of others. -- To hear more messages from The Image Church, subscribe to our podcast or YouTube channel. Also follow us on social media (Facebook and Instagram) or download our Image Church app in the App Store and Google Play Store to learn more about us and stay up to date.

Today we’re in John 17, where Jesus prays to the Father for His disciples and for all who would believe in Him. In verse 24, Jesus shares His heart, “Father, I want those You have given Me to be with Me.” This is such a powerful reminder. Our prayer and fasting isn’t about effort, performance, or what we give up. It’s about presence. Jesus wants us to be with Him. This is an open invitation to set...

Today we’re in John 16, where Jesus prepares His disciples for what’s ahead. He knows they’ll feel sad, confused, and overwhelmed, but He encourages them to take heart. They won’t be alone. The Holy Spirit is coming. Jesus explains that the Holy Spirit brings conviction, not shame. Conviction is truth that reaches the heart and leads to real change. And that’s something only God can do. We aren’t...

Today we’re in John 15, where Jesus gives us this simple but powerful invitation, “Remain in Me, and I will remain in you.” A branch cannot produce fruit if it’s disconnected from the vine. Apart from Him, we can do nothing. Fruit grows on the branches, but life comes from the vine. The nourishment, strength, and ability to thrive all come from staying connected to the source. This is a reminder t...

Today we’re in John 14, where Jesus shares His final teachings with the disciples before the cross. He bookends this chapter with reassurance, Do not be afraid. Do not let your hearts be troubled. Jesus knows the fears, worries, and insecurities of His disciples, and He speaks directly to them. He promises that He is not leaving them alone. He sends the Holy Spirit, our Advocate, to teach us, guid...

Today we’re in John 13, where Jesus gives us one of the clearest pictures of servant leadership. The King of Kings takes a towel, kneels down, and washes the disciples’ feet. He willingly takes the position of a servant. These were dirty, messy feet. And yet Jesus doesn’t hesitate. He goes to the lowest place and serves with humility and love. This reminds us of how good our God is. He meets us in...

Today we’re in John 12, where we see Jesus clearly revealed and yet people respond to Him in very different ways. Mary pours out costly perfume in worship. Crowds follow Him because of the miracles. And the Pharisees, despite seeing resurrection with their own eyes, harden their hearts. Same Jesus. Different responses. This chapter invites us to reflect on our own response to Jesus and how we carr...

Today we’re in John 11, where Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. When Jesus arrives, Lazarus has been gone for four days. Martha is grieving, and even though Jesus knows resurrection is moments away, He pauses and weeps. That tells us something powerful. Jesus doesn’t rush past pain just because He knows the outcome. He enters it. He is present before the miracle. As we pray and fast for breakthr...

Without Christ, we were all outsiders to God, spiritual refugees. When Jesus came, He didn't just save us, He destroyed the walls between us and God and between each other. And now we are included in the Kingdom and Family of God. -- To hear more messages from The Image Church, subscribe to our podcast or YouTube channel. Also follow us on social media (Facebook and Instagram) or download our Imag...

Today we’re in John 10, and this chapter is full of richness. Jesus calls Himself the door, the only true access to eternal life. He calls Himself the good shepherd, the One who knows His sheep by name, loves them, protects them, and even lays down His life for them. And throughout the chapter, Jesus repeats this truth, “My sheep know My voice, and they follow Me.” What a gift it is to have a shep...

Today we’re in John 9, where Jesus heals a man who was born blind. The disciples ask the question we all tend to ask in hard moments, “Why did this happen?” Was it because of sin? Was it someone’s fault? Jesus responds with a different perspective. He says this happened so that the power of God could be seen. So often when we face pain, uncertainty, or obstacles, we wonder where God is and how He’...

Today we’re in John 8, and what stands out is how this chapter begins and ends. It opens with a woman caught in adultery, brought before Jesus by religious leaders trying to trap Him with the law. But Jesus responds with grace. “Let the one without sin cast the first stone.” One by one, they walk away. And Jesus tells her, “I don’t condemn you. You’re free. Go and sin no more.” Later in the chapte...

Today we’re in John 7, right after the feeding of the 5,000. As the Feast of Tabernacles approaches, Jesus stays in Galilee, even though His own brothers urge Him to go to Judea and make Himself known. Scripture tells us that at this point, even His brothers didn’t yet believe in Him. Their message was essentially, If you’re really who you say you are, prove it. But Jesus wasn’t chasing visibility...

Today we’re in John 6, the chapter where Jesus feeds the 5,000 with five loaves and two fish. But what follows is just as powerful. When the crowd continues to follow Him, Jesus tells them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never lack.” Even after witnessing miracles, questions still rise. And if we’re honest, that’s human nature. We’ve seen God move, we’ve seen Him provide, and ye...

Today we’re in John 5, at the pool of Bethesda. A place filled with people waiting for healing. Among them was a man who had been laying there for 38 years. Just waiting. Jesus comes to him and asks a surprising question, “Do you want to be healed?” Not because Jesus didn’t know the answer, but because He wanted the man to seek Him. The man responds by explaining why he can’t get into the pool. He...

Today we’re in John 4, the story of the Samaritan woman at the well. She comes in the middle of the day, avoiding people, hiding in shame. Yet right there, in her hiddenness, Jesus meets her. What’s amazing is what happens after that encounter. She goes back into town and tells everyone, “Come meet a man who knew everything about me.” And because of her story, others wanted to meet Jesus too. As w...

We were moving in the wrong direction, "missing the mark" of who we were create to be and do. But God stepped in and provided a way and ability to go the right way for those who respond to His grace. -- To hear more messages from The Image Church, subscribe to our podcast or YouTube channel. Also follow us on social media (Facebook and Instagram) or download our Image Church app in the App Store a...

Today we’re in John 3, the chapter that gives us John 3:16. But toward the end of the chapter, something powerful stands out. John the Baptist says, “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life.” What’s interesting is that he doesn’t contrast belief with unbelief. He contrasts belief with obedience. Because true belief is never passive. It’s so de...

Today we’re in John 2, and we’re leaning into verse 5. The moment where Jesus turns water into wine is powerful, but what stood out is Mary’s response. She sees the need and tells the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.” So often we wait for a miracle to find us. We wait for something supernatural to drop into our lap. But in this story, the miracle came through partnership and obedience. Instead...

Day 1 of our 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting starts now Let's go, Image family. “The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them following and said to them, “What are you seeking?” And they said to him, “Rabbi” (which means...

The Christmas story showcases God's grace toward us, entering our world while we were building one without Him, and Him keeping His covenant even when His people break theirs. On Christmas, God let humanity see what He is really like, He let His glory be accessible to us. -- To hear more messages from The Image Church, subscribe to our podcast or YouTube channel. Also follow us on social media (Fa...

How do you reconcile God's calendar with our clock? And what does Christmas reveal about God's timing and our trust in His promises? -- To hear more messages from The Image Church, subscribe to our podcast or YouTube channel. Also follow us on social media (Facebook and Instagram) or download our Image Church app in the App Store and Google Play Store to learn more about us and stay up to date.