Cross of Grace Church Sermons

What type of authority does Jesus have? Is he a rival to God the Father? In John 5:19-47, Jesus shows those questioning him that he has the authority to give life to those who believe in him, and to judge those who do not.

What is the right response to Jesus’ power on display? In John 5:1-18, Jesus shows his power by healing a man who had been unable to walk for 38 years, showing us that the revelation of Jesus’ authority demands a response of faith and devotion to him. Jesus is our only hope.

What is your faith like? Is it a false faith? In John 4:43-54, the Apostle John writes about one of Jesus’ signs, showing Christians that false faith seeks personal benefit, but true faith rests upon God’s faithfulness.

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Where do you go for satisfaction? Does it last? In John 4:1-42, Jesus shows a Samaritan woman that Jesus offers endless satisfaction in Him to all people.

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What does the successful Christian life look like? The Apostle John gives us a powerful example in John the Baptist. As we see the testimony of John the Baptist and the testimony of Jesus Christ, we find that the Christian’s highest joy is to make known the One who has made God known.

What do you need? What comes to mind when you are asked this question? In John 3:1-21, we see Jesus’ interaction with the Pharisee, Nicodemus. Through this conversation, Jesus introduces the idea of eternal life, and reveals the deep need within each of us in order to have this type of life. In this interaction, he reveals an astonishing necessity, an astonishing scene, and an astonishing motivation.

Have you ever lost the focus of your worship? Who (or what) are you worshiping? In John 2:12-25, the Apostle John explains that as the true temple, the crucified and risen Christ must be the exclusive focus of our worship.

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How are you chasing blessing and fulfillment in your life? In John 2:1-11, Jesus saves a wedding by turning water into wine. This miracle serves as a sign, pointing forward to the reality that Jesus provides the better wine of God’s blessing.

How did you find Jesus? In John 1:35-51, the Apostle John writes about Jesus’ first disciples, and how they found, or were found by, him. In this passage, we learn that a disciple of Jesus is a found finder.

Who are you? How would you share your testimony? John the Apostle in John 1: 19-34 shares the testimony of John the Baptist who starts sharing who he is not in order to profess who Christ is, showing us that the Christian’s testimony begins in the negative and ends in the positive.