To conclude our “I AM” summer series, Pastor Gordon Dirks shares the ‘best of all’ of the I AM statements of Jesus – “I AM with you always.” We can be assured that we are never alone, we don’t need to live in fear, our identity is in Christ, we can persevere in times of struggle and we can live lives of powerful impact.

In John 15:1-5, Jesus declares, “ I am the true vine … apart from me you can do nothing.” This is not a statement of arrogance, but rather an invitation of hope. If you find yourself disconnected from Jesus today, you can be restored by repenting and accepting Him as your salvation.

Our guest speaker this week is Mark Buchanan, writer and professor. He preaches a message about another one of Jesus’ proclamations from John 14:6: “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life”.

In knowing Jesus deeply, we have a sure foundation that cannot be shaken even in the midst of the uncertainties surrounding us. When we come like sheep to enter through the Gate and come under the secure care of the Good Shepherd, He gives abundant life.

Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life” to Martha, whose brother Lazarus had died. Jesus had a plan all along that Lazarus’ death would be an opportunity for everyone watching to believe in Him and to trust in Him – right in the middle of their grief, and discouragement, and their doubts. Pastor Kent leads us through this powerful and miraculous story found in John 11:1-44.