This sermon explores the conclusion of Jesus' high priestly prayer in John 17:20-26, revealing how Christ prayed specifically for all future believers just before His crucifixion. The message emphasizes that genuine Christianity is defined by faith in Christ through the Word of God, and that Jesus' prayer for His people centers on four main themes: unity among believers, sharing in Christ's glory through suffering, our eternal destination with Him, and ongoing transformation into His likeness. The sermon stresses that Christian unity is not based on denominational affiliation, worship style, or cultural preferences, but on the gospel alone. It also highlights that Jesus anchors our salvation not in our ability to hold onto God, but in God's eternal love and unchanging power that existed before the foundation of the world.

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Pastor Joe Fant preaches the Sunday evening service with his sermon titled "The Process of Biblical Change."

This sermon explores Jesus' high priestly prayer in John 17, focusing specifically on His petition for the sanctification of His disciples. The message emphasizes that sanctification—being set apart for God's purposes—is not optional for believers but is the primary work God accomplishes in the Christian life. True transformation occurs when believers expose themselves consistently to God's Word through the power of the Holy Spirit, not through mere behavioral modification or self-effort. The sermon clarifies that sanctification is progressive, happening gradually over a lifetime as believers submit to Scripture's authority. Christians are called to be in the world but not of the world, remaining on mission to reflect Christ and proclaim the gospel while pursuing holiness. The ultimate goal is to resemble Jesus and fulfill God's purpose by living obediently according to His Word.

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This sermon explores Jesus's high priestly prayer in John 17:11-16, focusing on Christ's intercession for His disciples and all future believers. The central theological truth presented is that genuine Christians are eternally kept, protected, and preserved by God's power rather than their own strength. Pastor Joe Fant addresses the common Christian struggle of wondering whether one has enough strength to finish the race of faith, providing assurance that perseverance is guaranteed through divine protection rather than human effort. The sermon emphasizes three areas of protection: from destruction (eternal judgment), from purposelessness (living with Christ's joy), and from the judgment that comes from being in a hostile world. Using the imagery of God holding believers rather than believers holding onto God, the message brings comfort to those experiencing doubt, suffering, or spiritual weariness by anchoring their security in God's sovereign keeping power.

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Pastor Shawn Alexander preaches the Sunday evening service with his sermon titled "Avoid Lust at All Costs."

This sermon explores the significance of the Lord's Supper as a sacred ordinance given to the church. It emphasizes the importance of observing communion as a unified body of believers, highlighting its role as a remembrance of Christ's sacrifice and a symbol of the church's unity. Pastor Joe Fant explains the biblical basis for the practice, differentiates it from other interpretations, and stresses the importance of participating in a worthy manner within the context of the local church gathering.

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Pastor Ben Jacquot preaches the Sunday evening service with his sermon titled "Christ's Priesthood For Us."

This sermon explores John 17:6-19, focusing on Jesus' prayer for His disciples just before His crucifixion. It emphasizes the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant, highlighting Jesus' role in revealing the Father, the disciples' special relationship with God, and Christ's ongoing intercessory ministry. The sermon underscores the importance of faith in Christ, the power of His keeping and sanctifying work, and the comfort believers can find in Jesus' continual intercession.

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Pastor Shawn and Pastor Ben give a report on their recent trip to Uganda.

This sermon explores the concept of glorifying God through the lens of Jesus' words in John 17:4. It delves into the nature of God's glory, Christ's mission on earth, and how believers can participate in glorifying God. Pastor Ben Jacquot emphasizes that true glorification comes through rightly ordering our loves, with love for God being supreme. The sermon also discusses Christ's accomplishment of His mission and its implications for believers' salvation and purpose.

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