Fear is powerful. It causes you to make bad decisions, even do destructive things. It diverts your attention and it sucks the joy out of your life. But there's an answer to fear, and he says, "Don't be afraid. It is I."

Text: John 6:16-21

Date: May 2nd, 2021

Jesus clapped back at the Jewish leaders. Not in a bad way, and not even in an aggressive way. He just told the truth. That he is God, and he is right. And...he's the judge. Which is soooooo good.

Text: John 5:16-30

Date: April 25th, 2021

Place: Illumine Church, Rock Hill, SC

Are you in the middle of a tough day or week? It happens. All the time. Even to pastors. This conversation is what you need (okay--what you actually need are Jesus' promises, and that's what we talk about). Enjoy!

You know the feeling: you pour your heart and soul into something, you spend a ton of energy and time, and you come up empty. Turns out there's a man on the shore with your breakfast all ready.

Text: John 21:1-14

Illumine Church, April 18th, 2021

Where were the disciples at that first Easter evening?

Peace & The Keys

Does Thomas get the short end of the stick?

THREE times in 2 appearances, Jesus says, "Peace be with you." What is he saying, and what does he mean when he says "peace"?

Text: John 20:19-29

Date: April 11th, 2021

What's your favorite part of Easter? What did Peter & John believe? And a classic Zoom gaffe (around 9:30)

You can't get through life without suffering, and you can't get through suffering without hope. Hope is necessary to survive. But not just any hope will do. Certain Hope is what we need. Happy Easter!

Text: John 20:1-18

Date: April 4th, 2021 (Easter!)

Do you know how horrible crucifixion was? Turns out...it was horrible, but that's not really the point.

Text: John 19:16-30

Good Friday 2021 - April 2nd

Illumine Church, Rock Hill, SC

Your King is riding in…on a donkey. Yeah, a donkey. And that’s so important.

This is one of the few accounts from Jesus’ life that’s recorded in all 4 Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. And John leaves out some details, but he zeros in on exactly what he wants you to hear.

This sermon was preached on March 21st, 2021 at Illumine Church in Rock Hill, SC.