Most of us, at least those who are Christians would agree that Jesus needs to become greater. But John the Baptist said for Jesus to become greater, we must become less. Today, we’re looking at why is that so difficult? And how do we become less so Jesus can become greater in our lives?

Join Jerry Naville as he wraps up our Greater two-year celebration.

We hope for a lot of things in life; we hope for happiness, health, financial stability, for our favorite sports team to win. But when life gets hard, where do you place your hope?

Jerry Naville shares from John 5 and shares the story of a paralyzed man encountering Jesus, the only One who could give him the hope he was looking for.

Do you ever wish that you could have a do-over? Maybe you keep messing up that project at work, or you just find yourself coming up short time and time again?

Kevin Russell preaches a powerful message from John 3, when Jesus had a conversation with a man who thought he was doing everything right, yet Jesus told him that he needed a new start…a new birth. The truth is, God accepts you because of what He did for you, not because of what you do for Him.

In John 2, we find a story about Jesus making a whip and clearing the temple courts, driving out money-changers and those taking advantage of the poor.

What is the modern-day equivalent to Jesus’s cleansing of the temple? Since our bodies are now the temple of the Holy Spirit, we need to ask: What does Jesus need to clean out of my life?

There are so many things from life to enjoy. But when we make the things of this world our ULTIMATE source of joy, we are bound to be disappointed. 

But the truth of this story, and the message that we believe John wants us to see, is that Jesus changes everything. No matter what you go through in life, Jesus is what you need. He’s our source of joy. He is the only one that can truly satisfy. 

Jerry Naville continues our Grow series, as we study the life of Jesus found in the book of John.