Jesus is the true vine and his church are the branches which are meant to bear good fruit on the vine. In this wonderful image, we're pointed to the life that Jesus has for his followers. 

All throughout John 14, Jesus has been telling his disciples what to expect when he’s gone. In this final verse of this section, we see something of a Last Will and Testament where Jesus will talk of the Holy Spirit, his Word, the peace that he gives, while pointing to the providence of God in all that Jesus has done.

In Luke 15, while Jesus is talking to the spiritually downtrodden and the religious elites, we see three parables of finding that which was lost. A lost sheep, a lost coin, and a lost son. These all point us to the gospel and the love that God has for us. But in a twist, the final parable has a message for those who live self-righteously.

Message preached by Trey Scheffer and Josh Benner.

On the eve of going to the cross, and aware of the horrors which awaited, Jesus turned his focus to the disciples and his provision for them. Jesus promised not to leave them as orphans but would instead come again and would also impart the Holy Spirit to his believers.

Prayer is something that most Americans say they do daily, yet it’s a vibrant prayer life that is a challenge for many. In this message, we look at the purpose of prayer and the transformative impact it can have in the life of a believer.

The gospel is a message that offends the world and Christians can sometimes be tempted to water down the message. But as Paul begins his letter to the Romans, he says “I am not ashamed of the gospel.” This passage gives a great summary of the gospel while also telling us who it’s for and how it works.

In this passage, Jesus tells disciples that those who believe in him will do greater works than he has done. But how can that be? It is because of Jesus and his ministry that the church has been enabled to have a worldwide ministry of reaching people with the good news of the gospel. This ministry is something that all Christians are called upon to share in and take part in.

As we continue in Jesus’ conversation with Philip, he points to the works that he is doing in response to Philip’s plea for Jesus to “show us the Father.” Throughout his ministry, Jesus did miraculous works which point to his divinity and glory. And the Lord is still working in the world today.

Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.

This is the plea from Philip on the night before Jesus was crucified. It's a request that many of us can relate to. Wanting God to feel just a little bit easier to reach. This passage reminds us that Jesus is the ultimate disclosure who reveals the Lord to the world. 

We often reduce the Christian life to a list of rules. Do’s and don’ts. But in Galatians 5, Paul calls upon Christians to walk and live by the Spirit and talks of the fruits of that Spiritual life.

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are not commands here. They’re the byproduct of a Spirit-filled walk.