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The fourth sign from John's Gospel occurs on a grassy hillside near the Sea of Galilee in front of thousands of people. The people have no food and the disciples do not have enough to purchase food for everyone. One small child shares five barley loaves and some fish with Jesus who feeds the entire gathering of people until they are all full. This sign not only points to Jesus' compassion for the needs and hunger of others but also to his ability to provide the very nourishment we all need. We are invited, as followers of Jesus, to share what we have to meet the needs of others. Whether our resources are vast or meager, they all can make an impact. So, what are the needs of others in your community and what do you have that can help make a difference?

Sermon Scripture Text: John 6:1-14

"Expecting Abundance" – S02E09 of Grow Deeper: A Bluff Park UMC Podcast

Welcome to the Grow Deeper podcast. We’re pastors Mike Holly and Ross Furio from Bluff Park United Methodist Church in Hoover, Alabama. Each week we share our Sunday sermons from on the podcast to inspire and encourage you to grow in faith and in life. We're glad you've joined us on this journey.

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The third sign from John's Gospel occurs in Jerusalem at the Pool of Bethseda which means "House of Mercy." Many people struggling with illnesses along with people with disabilities waited by the pool to be healed when the waters stirred up. One man had sought to be healed for 38 years and no one would help him get to the pool. Jesus came on a sabbath and healed him without placing him in the pool. This sign not only points to Jesus' compassion but also to his authority as the Son of God and the Lord of The Sabbath. Practicing sabbath not only provides rest; practicing sabbath opens us up to the reality of who God is and what God is already doing in our lives.

Sermon Scripture Text: John 5:1-15

"The Question" – S02E08 of Grow Deeper: A Bluff Park UMC Podcast

Welcome to the Grow Deeper podcast. We’re pastors Mike Holly and Ross Furio from Bluff Park United Methodist Church in Hoover, Alabama. Each week we share our Sunday sermons from on the podcast to inspire and encourage you to grow in faith and in life. We're glad you've joined us on this journey.

#JohnsGospel #signs #sabbath #Bethesda #TakeUpYourMat

The third sign from John's Gospel occurs in Jerusalem at the Pool of Bethseda which means "House of Mercy." Many people struggling with illnesses along with people with disabilities waited by the pool to be healed when the waters stirred up. One man had sought to be healed for 38 years and no one would help him get to the pool. Jesus came on a sabbath and healed him without placing him in the pool. This sign not only points to Jesus' compassion but also to his authority as the Son of God and the Lord of The Sabbath. Practicing sabbath not only provides rest; practicing sabbath opens us up to the reality of who God is and what God is already doing in our lives.

Sermon Scripture Text: John 5:1-15

"Healed After 38 Years" – S02E07 of Grow Deeper: A Bluff Park UMC Podcast

Welcome to the Grow Deeper podcast. We’re pastors Mike Holly and Ross Furio from Bluff Park United Methodist Church in Hoover, Alabama. Each week we share our Sunday sermons from on the podcast to inspire and encourage you to grow in faith and in life. We're glad you've joined us on this journey.

#JohnsGospel #signs #sabbath #Bethesda #TakeUpYourMat

The second sign in the Gospel of John occurs when Jesus is approached by a royal official with a sick son. He has come 15-20 miles to seek out Jesus so that he can heal his son. Jesus heals him from that distance speaking only words and the son is healed. This healing is a sign pointing to the great power that Jesus has as the Son of God as well as to the way that he can inspire and impart faith in others in their time of need.

Sermon Scripture Text: John 4:46-54

"Signs and Wonders" – S02E06 of Grow Deeper: A Bluff Park UMC Podcast

Welcome to the Grow Deeper podcast. We’re pastors Mike Holly and Ross Furio from Bluff Park United Methodist Church in Hoover, Alabama. Each week we share our Sunday sermons from on the podcast to inspire and encourage you to grow in faith and in life. We're glad you've joined us on this journey.

#SignsAndWonders #GospelOfJohn #Miracle #CanaInGalilee

The second sign in the Gospel of John occurs when Jesus is approached by a royal official with a sick son. He has come 15-20 miles to seek out Jesus so that he can heal his son. Jesus heals him from that distance speaking only words and the son is healed. This healing is a sign pointing to the great power that Jesus has as the Son of God as well as to the way that he can inspire and impart faith in others in their time of need.

Sermon Scripture Text: John 4:46-54

"Signs and Wonders" – S02E05 of Grow Deeper: A Bluff Park UMC Podcast

Welcome to the Grow Deeper podcast. We’re pastors Mike Holly and Ross Furio from Bluff Park United Methodist Church in Hoover, Alabama. Each week we share our Sunday sermons from on the podcast to inspire and encourage you to grow in faith and in life. We're glad you've joined us on this journey.

#SignsAndWonders #GospelOfJohn #Miracle #CanaInGalilee

The first of the sign/miracles in John's Gospel, Jesus attends a wedding in Cana of Galilee with his mother and his disciples. When the wine runs out at the multiday wedding feast, Jesus turns six large jars of water into wine. But this is a sign that points to something more. It is more than just a miracle of turning water into wine; the wine and the wedding all point to the meaning of Jesus and his relationship to God and to us all.

Sermon Scripture Text: John 2:1-11

"The Wedding at Cana" – S02E04 of Grow Deeper: A Bluff Park UMC Podcast

Welcome to the Grow Deeper podcast. We’re pastors Mike Holly and Ross Furio from Bluff Park United Methodist Church in Hoover, Alabama. Each week we share our Sunday sermons from on the podcast to inspire and encourage you to grow in faith and in life. We're glad you've joined us on this journey.

#WaterIntoWine #Wedding #CanaOfGalilee #GospelOfJohn

The first of the sign/miracles in John's Gospel, Jesus attends a wedding in Cana of Galilee with his mother and his disciples. When the wine runs out at the multiday wedding feast, Jesus turns six large jars of water into wine. But this is a sign that points to something more. It is more than just a miracle of turning water into wine; the wine and the wedding all point to the meaning of Jesus and his relationship to God and to us all.

Sermon Scripture Text: John 2:1-11

"The Wedding at Cana" – S02E03 of Grow Deeper: A Bluff Park UMC Podcast

Welcome to the Grow Deeper podcast. We’re pastors Mike Holly and Ross Furio from Bluff Park United Methodist Church in Hoover, Alabama. Each week we share our Sunday sermons from on the podcast to inspire and encourage you to grow in faith and in life. We're glad you've joined us on this journey.

#WaterIntoWine #Wedding #CanaOfGalilee #GospelOfJohn

On Baptism of the Lord Sunday, we begin a new sermon series on the seven sign/miracles recorded in the Gospel of John. These amazing works and miracles help reveal who Jesus is and what his life means to us all. Before the first sign, we study John the Baptist's report of what happened at the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River to help us set the stage for how Jesus was revealed to John.

Sermon Scripture Text: John 1:29-34

"God's Chosen One" – S02E02 of Grow Deeper: A Bluff Park UMC Podcast

Welcome to the Grow Deeper podcast. We’re pastors Mike Holly and Ross Furio from Bluff Park United Methodist Church in Hoover, Alabama. Each week we share our Sunday sermons from on the podcast to inspire and encourage you to grow in faith and in life. We're glad you've joined us on this journey.

#Baptism #JohnTheBaptist #LambOfGod #GospelOfJohn

On Baptism of the Lord Sunday, we begin a new sermon series on the seven sign/miracles recorded in the Gospel of John. These amazing works and miracles help reveal who Jesus is and what his life means to us all. Before the first sign, we study John the Baptist's report of what happened at the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River to help us set the stage for how Jesus was revealed to John.

Sermon Scripture Text: John 1:29-34

"God's Chosen One" – S02E01 of Grow Deeper: A Bluff Park UMC Podcast

Welcome to the Grow Deeper podcast. We’re pastors Mike Holly and Ross Furio from Bluff Park United Methodist Church in Hoover, Alabama. Each week we share our Sunday sermons from on the podcast to inspire and encourage you to grow in faith and in life. We're glad you've joined us on this journey.

#Baptism #JohnTheBaptist #LambOfGod #GospelOfJohn

In this episode, Mike and Ross wrap up a two week focus on on Paul and Timothy. Paul allowed his life to be an example to and for Timothy by sharing his story, both the good and the bad. Mike and Ross explore how we can share our own stories and demonstrate vulnerability as we set our own lives as an example for others to follow on the pathway to deeper growth.

"Living a Good Story" – S01E12 of Grow Deeper: A Bluff Park UMC Podcast

Welcome to the Grow Deeper podcast. We’re pastors Mike Holly and Ross Furio from Bluff Park United Methodist Church in Hoover, Alabama. Each week we discuss ways to grow in faith and in life. We're glad you've joined us on this journey.