Midtown Fellowship: Lexington

Sermon by Brandon Clements on May 31, 2026.

Key scripture: John 19:1-7, 12-37

Through the lens of John’s Gospel, the crucifixion is revealed not as a tragic, chaotic accident, but as a meticulously orchestrated, sovereign masterpiece where Jesus reigns supreme even as He acts as the perfect, final Passover Lamb slain for our sins.

Sermon by Michael Bailey on May 24, 2026.

Key scripture: John 18:28-38

Most of us aren’t openly hostile to Jesus — we’re just distracted, pragmatic, and hesitant to let His truth cost us something. This week we explore Pilate’s encounter with Jesus and the invitation to belong to a kingdom that is not of this world.

Sermon by Michael Bailey on May 17, 2026.

Key scripture: John 18:15-27

We tend to believe our failures define us, but John 18 shows us a faithful Jesus who remains steady where Peter collapses — and who lovingly restores the people who let Him down.

Sermon by Brandon Clements on May 10, 2026.

Key scripture: Matthew 4:17–22, Matthew 20:20-24

Following Jesus often means letting go of the future we planned—but in the process, discovering a greater one.

Sermon by Michael Bailey on May 3, 2026.

Key scripture: John 18:1-14

In John 18:1–14, John goes out of his way to show us that Jesus was not a passive victim swept away by forces beyond his control — he was a sovereign Savior who advanced toward his own arrest with full knowledge, full authority, and full intention. Because the cross was something Jesus moved toward on purpose, we can trust his sovereignty in our own darkness, rest in the personal nature of his sacrifice, and worship rather than pity him.

Sermon by Brandon Clements on April 26, 2026.

Key scripture: John 17:20-26

Jesus’ final prayer reveals that our unity isn’t optional—it’s central to God’s mission, flowing from His own nature and pointing the world to His love.

Sermon by Michael Bailey on April 19, 2026.

Key scripture: John 17:6-19

 In John 17:6–19, Jesus prays for His followers to navigate a confusing world by being kept, sanctified, and sent. Rather than removing them from the world, He asks the Father to guard them, shape them through His truth, and send them on mission with purpose and confidence. This sermon reminds believers that their identity is secure in Christ—and from that security, they are empowered to live distinctly and missionally where they are.

Sermon by Michael Bailey on April 12, 2026.

Key scripture: John 17:1-5

Jesus’ path to the cross redefines glory, showing that through His sacrifice, we are given the greatest gift: a restored relationship with God.

Sermon by Brandon Clements on March 29, 2026.

Key scripture: John 16:16-22

In John 16 Jesus teaches that the crushing grief of the crucifixion will be supernaturally transformed into the "unsinkable joy" of the resurrection. Using the metaphor of childbirth, Jesus illustrates how the coming renewal of all things in Christ provides a hope so certain and permanent that it can reframe even the most life-altering pains and disappointments.