In John 9, Jesus returns to Jerusalem for the Feast of Dedication, undeterred by the ridicule He faced before. As He enters the city, He meets a man blind from birth. The disciples ask a deep question about suffering, and Jesus uses it to reveal greater truths and call us to greater faith. In this chapter, the blind man is healed and becomes the central figure, showing us what it means to believe in Christ—even when faced with relentless opposition and debate.

Following the account of the woman caught in adultery, Jesus continues teaching, and His words—full of both wisdom and mercy—cause a division among His listeners. Only a few remain who appear to believe, but their belief is shallow. They see Him as a prophet, perhaps even the Messiah, but not as the Son of God. In today’s sermon, we explore the question: What keeps people from moving beyond mere intellectual belief? What barriers prevent them from experiencing true salvation and stepping into genuine discipleship? And what might be hindering us personally from fully following Christ?

Mercy isn't just about the command to 'go and sin no more'—it’s about the invitation: 'He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness.'

At the Feast of Tabernacles, the debate over Jesus’ identity as Messiah reaches a climax. On the final day, He issues a bold invitation: 'If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.' In this week's sermon, we unpack what it means to have 'living water' and consider Nicodemus as a model of trusting God for the souls of others.

In this passage, the Jews in Jerusalem are outraged by the perceived inaction of their religious leaders. Many among the crowd are eager to see Jesus arrested and even killed, disturbed by His "unorthodox" teachings and miraculous works—particularly one performed on the Sabbath. They challenge His identity by questioning His origins, insisting that someone from His background could not possibly be the Messiah. Yet, Jesus’ interaction with them reveals how He resists temptation and pride, offering us a deeper understanding of what it means to be rooted not in earthly identity, but in a heavenly calling.