Castle Oaks Sermons

The resurrection is the final piece of the faith puzzle that helps us understand what this life is all about.

A confrontation in the Garden. Peter's denial. Jesus' discussion with Pilate.

We will look to the 18th Chapter of John to prepare our hearts as we enter Holy Week.

“I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message. I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me.”

John 17:20-21

Remaining in Jesus’ love sounds desirable and doable, but He repeats the word remain an awful lot in this chapter.  Maybe it’s not so easy.  Jesus tells us how to stay attached.

Jesus has a conversation with two disciples, Thomas and Philip, that we get to learn from. He answers questions about where we are headed, who God is, and how the Holy Spirit will help us along the way.

As Jesus shares a final meal with his friends, he uses a simple act of love as an example that will shape the rest of their lives. In light of Will French’s beginning to this series, this one act has the potential to shape our calling in powerful ways.

This week’s text leads us to the triumphal entry, which is, to this point, the culmination of Jesus’ ministry on earth. Jesus, however, knows what is to come and knows the call before him in the coming week.

What do you feel Christ has called you to in your life? What is our response when we receive the call from God?

In preparation for the Lenten season, we will be looking at a few passages in the first part of John's gospel.

During Lent, we will journey through the second half of John, where he gives us an intimate and detailed account of the last week of Jesus' life.

In preparation for the Lenten season, we will be looking at a few passages in the first part of John's gospel.

During Lent, we will journey through the second half of John, where he gives us an intimate and detailed account of the last week of Jesus' life.

We know that life can throw lots of obstacles in our path. Some are mere distractions, and some are serious hurdles that can leave us injured, depleted, and weary. For the next few weeks, we will use the wisdom of scripture to give us insight and strength for the journey.