Gospel of John
56 sermons in this series
Christ or Chaos
John 12 presents a turning point as Jesus nears the cross. While many in Judea are fascinated by His miracles, especially the raising of Lazarus, their understanding of Him is often distorted by prejudice, nationalism, and personal ambition. The religious leaders reject Him, and even the crowds misunderstand His mission. In contrast, Greeks seeking Jesus reveal that God’s salvation is for all people, not only the Jews. Jesus then teaches that true life comes through death to self, faithful service, and following Him. In a chaotic and deceptive world, believers are called to reject worldly hope, remain discerning, and devote themselves to Christ’s kingdom.
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The Triumphal Entry
History is filled with great kings, but every one of them eventually faded into memory. Jesus is different. He is the eternal King of Kings who conquered not through military might, but through sacrificial love. Riding into Jerusalem on a humble donkey, He came first as the Lamb — to lay down His life for the sins of mankind. But one day He will return on a white horse as the conquering Lion, to judge evil and establish His kingdom forever. The central message is clear: victory comes through sacrifice. The only question that remains is — whose side are you on?
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The Infinite Value of Christ
Contrasting the fading value of worldly possessions with the infinite value of Jesus Christ is important. Using stories of misjudged financial worth, it argues that everything material will ultimately be consumed, leaving only Christ as what truly matters. In John 12, Mary recognizes Jesus’ unmatched worth and pours out her life savings to anoint Him, honoring Him with her best and surrendering dignity for worship. Martha loves Jesus but is still distracted by anxiety, control, and works-leaning service. Judas masks greed with moral language. The question: does Christ have access to everything?
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Resurrection Life Part 3
Jesus makes shocking claims about Himself—Savior, Son of God, equal with the Father, giver of life—and validates them through His works. In John 11, the resurrection is not merely an event but a Person: Jesus Christ. At the tomb He speaks God’s Word with authority—“Lazarus, come out”—showing that life comes by His command and by the Gospel proclaimed. Yet Lazarus emerges still wrapped in grave clothes, picturing believers saved but still bound to the old man. Jesus calls the community to “unbind him,” highlighting lifelong discipleship. Finally, resurrection life must endure hostility and suffering until the end.
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The Resurrection Life Part 2
Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life. The resurrection is not just an event, but is a person... and that person is the Lord. As we study His ministry involving arguably the greatest miracle He would perform, we learn how to live a Resurrection Life.
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Resurrection Life Part 1
In one of the greatest miracles performed by the Lord Jesus, He demonstrates for us what living a resurrection life looks like. If the resurrection is not just an event, but a person, and that person abides in every believer, then knowing how to live as if that's true is of critical importance.
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The Resurrection and the Life
Jesus' apparently delay is turning into a great teaching opportunity to build faith in his followers. The greatest miracle He will perform is loading as He travels to Bethany with His disciples. As he arrives, He meets Martha and they have a discussion that is much more significant than she realizes.
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The Sovereign Timing of God
God's timing is always perfect, but it doesn't mean it's always perceived that way on our side. The beginning of the account of the raising of Lazarus forces us to reckon with Jesus' decision to delay His going to Bethany to see His friend and heal him. How are we to respond when God seemingly delays on us?
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Why We Disobey
Why do we disobey? There are four key reasons for disobedience—willful ignorance, lack of true conversion, hatred of the truth, and a distorted view of reality—showing how these played out in the Jewish leaders’ response to Jesus and still appear in the church today. Emphasizing church discipline, spiritual discernment, and the danger of affirming unrepentant sinners as believers, we contrast the secure, joyful life of Christ’s true sheep—who hear His voice, know Him, and follow Him—with those who merely profess faith. True love for God is proven by obedience, and every ongoing sin problem is ultimately a misplaced love problem.
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