Grace Church | Greater Akron Ohio, Medina East Campus

The Gospel of John was written with a clear purpose: to awaken belief that leads to life. In this series, we’ll walk through John’s stories, signs, and teachings to discover what real faith looks like. Belief begins with a simple invitation—“Come and see”—and grows as we encounter Jesus in ordinary moments, wrestle with our doubts, and experience the transforming work of the Spirit. Along the way, we’ll see Jesus break through barriers, meet us in seasons of grief, and call us to abide in Him. This is not just about a moment of faith, but a lifelong journey of trust, obedience, and hope in the risen Christ.

The Gospel of John was written with a clear purpose: to awaken belief that leads to life. In this series, we’ll walk through John’s stories, signs, and teachings to discover what real faith looks like. Belief begins with a simple invitation—“Come and see”—and grows as we encounter Jesus in ordinary moments, wrestle with our doubts, and experience the transforming work of the Spirit. Along the way, we’ll see Jesus break through barriers, meet us in seasons of grief, and call us to abide in Him. This is not just about a moment of faith, but a lifelong journey of trust, obedience, and hope in the risen Christ.

The Gospel of John was written with a clear purpose: to awaken belief that leads to life. In this series, we’ll walk through John’s stories, signs, and teachings to discover what real faith looks like. Belief begins with a simple invitation—“Come and see”—and grows as we encounter Jesus in ordinary moments, wrestle with our doubts, and experience the transforming work of the Spirit. Along the way, we’ll see Jesus break through barriers, meet us in seasons of grief, and call us to abide in Him. This is not just about a moment of faith, but a lifelong journey of trust, obedience, and hope in the risen Christ.

The Gospel of John was written with a clear purpose: to awaken belief that leads to life. In this series, we’ll walk through John’s stories, signs, and teachings to discover what real faith looks like. Belief begins with a simple invitation—“Come and see”—and grows as we encounter Jesus in ordinary moments, wrestle with our doubts, and experience the transforming work of the Spirit. Along the way, we’ll see Jesus break through barriers, meet us in seasons of grief, and call us to abide in Him. This is not just about a moment of faith, but a lifelong journey of trust, obedience, and hope in the risen Christ.

The Gospel of John was written with a clear purpose: to awaken belief that leads to life. In this series, we’ll walk through John’s stories, signs, and teachings to discover what real faith looks like. Belief begins with a simple invitation—“Come and see”—and grows as we encounter Jesus in ordinary moments, wrestle with our doubts, and experience the transforming work of the Spirit. Along the way, we’ll see Jesus break through barriers, meet us in seasons of grief, and call us to abide in Him. This is not just about a moment of faith, but a lifelong journey of trust, obedience, and hope in the risen Christ.

The Gospel of John was written with a clear purpose: to awaken belief that leads to life. In this series, we’ll walk through John’s stories, signs, and teachings to discover what real faith looks like. Belief begins with a simple invitation—“Come and see”—and grows as we encounter Jesus in ordinary moments, wrestle with our doubts, and experience the transforming work of the Spirit. Along the way, we’ll see Jesus break through barriers, meet us in seasons of grief, and call us to abide in Him. This is not just about a moment of faith, but a lifelong journey of trust, obedience, and hope in the risen Christ.

The Gospel of John was written with a clear purpose: to awaken belief that leads to life. In this series, we’ll walk through John’s stories, signs, and teachings to discover what real faith looks like. Belief begins with a simple invitation—“Come and see”—and grows as we encounter Jesus in ordinary moments, wrestle with our doubts, and experience the transforming work of the Spirit. Along the way, we’ll see Jesus break through barriers, meet us in seasons of grief, and call us to abide in Him. This is not just about a moment of faith, but a lifelong journey of trust, obedience, and hope in the risen Christ.

The Gospel of John was written with a clear purpose: to awaken belief that leads to life. In this series, we’ll walk through John’s stories, signs, and teachings to discover what real faith looks like. Belief begins with a simple invitation—“Come and see”—and grows as we encounter Jesus in ordinary moments, wrestle with our doubts, and experience the transforming work of the Spirit. Along the way, we’ll see Jesus break through barriers, meet us in seasons of grief, and call us to abide in Him. This is not just about a moment of faith, but a lifelong journey of trust, obedience, and hope in the risen Christ.

Join us for this message as we pause, look back, and reflect on all that God has done in our lives and in the life of our church in 2025.

We all long for a leader who won’t let us down. History is full of people who started strong but ultimately fell short. Even Israel’s greatest kings—Saul, David, and Solomon—couldn’t give people what they most needed. Their lives were shadows pointing to something more.

At Christmas, we celebrate that the true King has come. It’s more than a sentimental story—it’s the arrival of God’s promised King. God gave us not just a baby in a manger, but a great King who will reign forever.

This Christmas season, we’ll celebrate the long-anticipated King who doesn’t rise and fall but reigns forever, the King our souls long for. Let’s prepare our hearts to welcome Him.