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…when he said, “I will not leave you?” How does the world give, actually? What’s the deal with the Holy Spirit? Just some of the questions that will be answered when you listen to this sermon on John 14. Date: May 23rd, 2021 Illumine Church, Rock Hill, SC Pastor Nathan Loersch

Jesus said, “The truth will set you free.” The question is: what is the truth he was talking about, and what does it look like to be free? What is true freedom? It might not be what you think it is. Also: listen for the “sermon after the sermon” (in other words, sometimes pastors forget to say things that they can’t leave unsaid). Text: John 8:31-36 Date: May 16th, 2021 Location: Illumine Church,...

After a couple week hiatus, we’re back with another conversation! Enjoy listening in on this dive into Jesus’ promise, “I AM the Bread of Life.”

That’s what C.S. Lewis said—don’t let your happiness depend on something you may lose. And Jesus said the same thing, only his words were: “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry.” So the question is: what are you eating? Text: John 6:25-35 Date: May 9th, 2021

Fear is powerful. It causes you to make bad decisions, even do destructive things. It diverts your attention and it sucks the joy out of your life. But there's an answer to fear, and he says, "Don't be afraid. It is I." Text: John 6:16-21 Date: May 2nd, 2021

Jesus clapped back at the Jewish leaders. Not in a bad way, and not even in an aggressive way. He just told the truth. That he is God, and he is right. And...he's the judge. Which is soooooo good. Text: John 5:16-30 Date: April 25th, 2021 Place: Illumine Church, Rock Hill, SC

Are you in the middle of a tough day or week? It happens. All the time. Even to pastors. This conversation is what you need (okay--what you actually need are Jesus' promises, and that's what we talk about). Enjoy!

You know the feeling: you pour your heart and soul into something, you spend a ton of energy and time, and you come up empty. Turns out there's a man on the shore with your breakfast all ready. Text: John 21:1-14 Illumine Church, April 18th, 2021

Where were the disciples at that first Easter evening? Peace & The Keys Does Thomas get the short end of the stick?

THREE times in 2 appearances, Jesus says, "Peace be with you." What is he saying, and what does he mean when he says "peace"? Text: John 20:19-29 Date: April 11th, 2021

What's your favorite part of Easter? What did Peter & John believe? And a classic Zoom gaffe (around 9:30)

You can't get through life without suffering, and you can't get through suffering without hope. Hope is necessary to survive. But not just any hope will do. Certain Hope is what we need. Happy Easter! Text: John 20:1-18 Date: April 4th, 2021 (Easter!)

Do you know how horrible crucifixion was? Turns out...it was horrible, but that's not really the point. Text: John 19:16-30 Good Friday 2021 - April 2nd Illumine Church, Rock Hill, SC

Your King is riding in…on a donkey. Yeah, a donkey. And that’s so important. This is one of the few accounts from Jesus’ life that’s recorded in all 4 Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. And John leaves out some details, but he zeros in on exactly what he wants you to hear. This sermon was preached on March 21st, 2021 at Illumine Church in Rock Hill, SC.

What’s your favorite part of John 11? (Apologies for the intermittent audio difficulties...the internet's not perfect [and neither are we!]) Jesus saying, “I am the resurrection and the life” ??? Jesus saying, “Lazarus, come out!” ??? Jesus’ power move? Jesus letting Lazarus die? Let us know by emailing nathanl@illuminechurch.com!

Jesus' friend died, and Jesus was broken up about it. He was ripped apart by it! How did he deal with it all--the death, the people, everything? How should we deal with it all? God shows us in John 11. Thank you to Jessica, Catalina, and Elijah who helped read today! One note: there will be a couple short parts of John 11 are inaudible, as they were being read by the congregation and were thus not...

Listen in on Josh & Nathan relishing the fact that Jesus is the Good Shepherd!

If everybody knew everything about everyone, would anyone have any friends? Frankly, who knows. But we never even have to worry about that with Jesus—he knows us all fully and still says he is our Good Shepherd. Text: John 10:11-21 Date: March 7th, 2021

Voices are calling to you all the time. How should you listen to each of them? Listen in as pastors Josh Schultz and Nathan Loersch discuss Jesus saying, "I am the gate," and all its implications for us.

Listen in as Pastors Nathan Loersch and Josh Schultz dive in to John 9! Here's a link to read or listen to John 9: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+9&version=NIV

Beautiful voices are all around, calling out to us, "This is the way! This is what you need?" How should a Christian handle them? Jesus gives the answer. Text: John 10:1-10 Date: February 28th, 2021

We cry out, "Why, God?" And often we don't get clear-cut answers. Here are 5 reasons why suffering could be happening in your life. And one of them is for sure. Text: John 9:1-7 Date: February 21st, 2021

It's extremely simple, but also extremely difficult: simply taking Jesus at his word. Text: John 4:43-54 Date: February 14th, 2021

A conversation delving further into John 4:1-42. Enjoy!

Jesus meets a woman who is desperately thirsty, proves he is "greater than", and shows her how her soul can be truly satisfied. How would it have turned out if it were you and Jesus by that well? Text: John 4:1-26 Date: February 7th, 2021 Place: Illumine Church