What do Jesus’ signs reveal about who He really is?

In John 2, Jesus performs His first miraculous sign by turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana. But this miracle addresses more than an immediate need—it reveals His glory and points toward the abundant life, true cleansing, and new covenant He came to bring.

Jesus then enters the temple and overturns the tables of those misusing His Father’s house. Through this act, He demonstrates righteous zeal and divine authority while identifying His own body as the true temple that would be destroyed and raised again.

In Part 2 of our Come and See series, Kyle Lounsbury explores how these events invite us to recognize Jesus’ glory, submit to His authority, and love Jesus Himself—not merely the things He can do for us.

In this episode:

• Why John calls miracles “signs”
• What the wedding at Cana reveals about Jesus
• The meaning of the ceremonial water jars
• Jesus and true cleansing
• Why Jesus cleared the temple
• Righteous zeal without compromise
• Jesus as the true temple
• Miracles versus genuine faith
• Seeking Jesus rather than only His blessings

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome

00:42 Campus Ministry Update

01:42 Come and See the Divine

03:27 What Is a Sign?

05:12 Reading John 2

07:35 The Wedding at Cana

08:47 Mary Trusts Jesus

10:46 Why Jesus Turned Water into Wine

13:41 Jesus Offers Something Better

15:22 Jesus Clears the Temple

17:23 A Zeal for What Is Right

18:58 Zeal Without Compromise

20:10 Jesus Is the True Temple

22:46 The Authority of Jesus

25:05 What the Signs Reveal

27:44 When the Wine Runs Out

30:36 Letting Jesus Disrupt Our Lives

33:32 Loving Jesus Beyond the Miracles

36:14 Communion and the Cross

Who is Jesus really?

The Gospel of John begins by presenting Jesus as more than a teacher, religious leader, or historical figure. Jesus is the eternal Word, the Creator, and the One who makes the invisible God known.

In the opening message of our Come and See series, Dr. Gregg Marutzky explores John 1 and the meaning of Jesus as the Logos—the personal bridge between God and humanity. He explains the incarnation, what it means for Jesus to be full of grace and truth, and John’s invitation to believe in Jesus and receive life in His name.

This series invites us to do more than know facts about Jesus. It invites us to encounter Him, believe in Him, and grow in our relationship with Him.

In this episode:

• Why John begins differently from the other Gospels
• What it means for Jesus to be the Word
• How Jesus makes God known
• The meaning of the incarnation
• Grace and truth
• Believing and becoming children of God
• The signs and “I Am” statements in John
• Why John wrote his Gospel

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome

00:27 Introducing Come and See

02:02 Knowing About Jesus vs. Knowing Jesus

03:41 A Little Translation Humor

07:50 Why John Begins Differently

11:26 What Does “The Word” Mean?

13:29 Jesus Makes God Known

19:57 The Word Became Flesh

22:22 Full of Grace and Truth

25:08 Believing and Becoming God’s Children

28:09 Who Is Jesus?

31:19 Signs and “I Am” Statements

32:52 Why John Wrote His Gospel

34:41 Final Blessing

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What is Jesus worth to you?

In Matthew 26, two people encounter the same Jesus and respond in completely different ways.

One woman pours out expensive perfume worth nearly a year's wages in an extravagant act of devotion. Judas chooses 30 pieces of silver to betray Him.

What made the difference?

How we view Jesus determines how we respond to Jesus.

In He's Worth It, we explore the contrast between devotion and betrayal, why Judas called Jesus "Rabbi" while the disciples called Him "Lord," and the difference between simply being around Jesus and actually being close to Him.

The question isn't only what Judas thought Jesus was worth.

What is Jesus worth to you?

We'd love to hear from you: What helps you keep Jesus at the center of your life?

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Why can we know the right thing to do and still struggle to do it?

In the ninth and final message of Life on the Vine, Dr. Gregg Marutzky explores self-control, the final fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5.

Through Scripture, personal stories, humor, and research, Gregg examines why self-control matters, what gets in the way of it, and why simply trying harder isn't always enough. He looks at temptation, peer pressure, pleasure, denial, wise and foolish choices, and the relationship between God's grace and personal discipline.

Rather than treating self-control as sheer human willpower, this message points toward a life shaped by God's Spirit through surrender, worship, community, prayer, fasting, and learning to deny ourselves.

In this episode:

• Why self-control matters
• Why willpower has limits
• Temptation and peer pressure
• Research on self-control
• Wise vs. foolish choices
• Obstacles to self-control
• Grace and discipline
• Practical ways to cultivate self-control

Timestamps:

00:00 The Final Fruit of the Spirit

01:03 Why Self-Control Matters

01:09 Self-Control Can Be Funny

06:09 What the Bible Says About Self-Control

10:21 Why Willpower Isn't Enough

13:22 Temptation & Peer Pressure

16:54 What Research Says About Self-Control

22:00 We All Need Help

23:45 Wise Choices vs. Foolish Choices

25:31 What Gets in the Way of Self-Control?

30:06 Grace & Discipline

31:39 How to Grow in Self-Control

33:03 Final Prayer

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What are you doing with what you've been given?

In Daniel 5, King Belshazzar has wealth, power, influence, and seemingly complete control. But during an extravagant banquet, he takes sacred objects from God's temple and uses them to mock the very God who gave his kingdom its blessings.

Then a hand begins writing on the wall.

In Weighed, Kyle Lounsbury explores this dramatic moment and what Belshazzar's story reveals about our own lives. The gods may look different today, but we're still tempted to build our lives around money, comfort, desires, image, and the illusion that we're ultimately in control.

When Daniel interprets the words Mene, Tekel, Parsin, Belshazzar receives a sobering verdict: his life has been weighed and found wanting.

This message challenges us to consider how we're stewarding what God has entrusted to us, the convictions we're passing to the next generation, and the responsibility of mature Christians to help those coming behind them with both truth and love.

But being "weighed" isn't where the message ends. When our own strength isn't enough, we're reminded of the promise of 2 Corinthians 12:9: God's grace is sufficient.

00:00 Intro and Theme

00:16 Daniel in Babylon

01:37 Belshazzar's Feast

03:43 Modern-Day Idols

06:51 Bobblehead Lesson

12:53 Writing on the Wall

16:08 Daniel Interprets

18:24 Next-Generation Convictions

22:25 A Charge to Older Disciples

27:07 Weighed and Found Wanting

30:56 Grace Is Enough

31:41 Communion Reflection

36:45 Prayer and Closing

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Gentleness is often mistaken for weakness—but what if it's actually strength under control?

In Part 8 of the Life on the Vine series, Martin Chairez explores the fruit of the Spirit known as gentleness and shows how Jesus demonstrated incredible strength through humility, compassion, and self-control. Discover how God's kingdom calls us beyond aggression and passivity into a life that restores others and reflects the heart of Christ.

Key Scriptures: Galatians 5:22–23 • Matthew 11:29 • Matthew 21 • Matthew 8 • Matthew 12 • Matthew 26

00:00 Welcome and Worship

00:21 Pentecost and Languages

02:23 Fruit of the Spirit

06:06 Aggression vs Passivity

07:11 Defining Gentleness

12:48 Gentleness in Matthew

21:22 Postures and Church Formation

23:30 Moving Beyond Extremes

32:14 Jesus Authority in Action

34:29 Healing the Outcast

38:29 Faith of the Centurion

42:21 Restoring the Marginalized

44:05 Isaiah Fulfilled Today

46:09 Communion Reflection and Prayer

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Trust is built over time.

So is faithfulness.

In Part 7 of the Life on the Vine series, Marcel Hall explores the fruit of the Spirit known as faithfulness and why it begins long before our actions. Drawing from Galatians 5, this message shows that true faithfulness flows from a transformed heart—a growing desire to do what is right because we are becoming more like the God who is always faithful.

Along the way, Marcel explores the connection between faith and faithfulness, the ongoing battle between the flesh and the Spirit, and how lasting character is formed as we stay connected to God. Rather than focusing on behavior alone, this message challenges us to cultivate the kind of heart that naturally produces loyalty, trustworthiness, and steadfast commitment.

Whether you're striving to be a better spouse, parent, friend, leader, coworker, or disciple, this message reminds us that faithfulness isn't something we manufacture—it is something God grows within us as we walk with Him.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:56 Why Faithfulness Matters

02:26 Faith and Faithfulness

04:44 God Is Faithful

08:00 The Spirit Forms God's Character

11:39 The Heart of Faithfulness

14:35 The Battle Within

19:30 Transformation from the Inside Out

20:21 Cultivating Faithfulness

24:18 Faithful People Together

27:47 Faithful to God's Mission

30:00 Final Challenge

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Character isn't built overnight.

It's formed one decision, one relationship, and one act of faithfulness at a time.

In Part 6 of the Life on the Vine series, Dr. Gregg Marutzky explores the fruit of the Spirit known as goodness and why true goodness is far more than good behavior. Drawing from Galatians 5 and the rich biblical idea of tov, this message shows how genuine goodness flows from a heart transformed by God and naturally overflows into the lives of others.

Along the way, Gregg reflects on the lasting impact of youth camp, shares the story of a camper named Jimmy whose life was forever changed, and challenges us to build a culture marked by empathy, grace, integrity, truth, justice, generosity, and Christlike love.

Whether you're raising a family, leading at work, serving in your community, or simply asking what kind of legacy you'll leave behind, this message reminds us that the greatest influence we have often comes through the character we cultivate.

00:00 Sermon on Goodness

01:50 Fruit of the Spirit

02:38 Defining True Goodness

03:29 God Is the Source

05:09 Greek Meaning Agathosune

06:54 Generosity Over Selfishness

09:41 Building a Tov Church

11:34 Treat People as People

13:28 Circle of Tov Values

15:18 Gooder Church Challenge

15:36 Selflessness and Surrender

16:41 Spirit Overflowing Goodness

18:05 Choose Spiritual Over Carnal

19:37 Proverbs On Good Reputation

21:39 Grace Trains Us For Good

24:23 Obstacles To Being Good

25:58 Cultivating Goodness Practices

26:55 Gratitude And Heart Change

29:42 Affirm Goodness In Others

31:40 Habits And Final Charge

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Kindness shouldn't be rare.

Yet in a culture marked by busyness, distraction, and growing division, slowing down to genuinely care for another person often feels harder than it should.

In Part 5 of the Life on the Vine series, Dr. Gregg Marutzky explores kindness as one of the fruit of the Spirit and why biblical kindness goes far beyond good manners or random acts of niceness. Through the story of the Good Samaritan, personal stories of unexpected generosity, and practical everyday applications, this message challenges us to become people who notice others, extend compassion, and reflect the kindness God has shown us.

Whether you're trying to strengthen your relationships, become more present with the people around you, or simply bring a little more hope into a world that often feels rushed and divided, this message offers practical encouragement and a timely challenge.

00:00 Why Kindness Matters

01:47 Stories of Everyday Kindness

05:19 Kindness as Fruit of the Spirit

06:13 Defining Biblical Kindness

11:27 Empathy and Listening

13:48 Guerrilla Kindness

16:39 The Good Samaritan

21:03 Loving Your Neighbor

24:35 Obstacles to Kindness

28:19 Cultivating Kindness

32:16 Practical Applications

35:06 Closing Prayer

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Everyone fails.

The question isn't whether we'll make mistakes—it's whether those mistakes will define us.

In Part 4 of the Life on the Vine series, Steve Stevenson explores the fruit of the Spirit known as patience through one of the most powerful restoration stories in Scripture. After Peter denies Jesus three times, Jesus doesn't discard him or shame him. Instead, He patiently restores him, rewrites his story, and calls him forward into his purpose.

Along the way, Steve shares personal stories about family, fatherhood, and answered prayers, illustrating how God's patience continues to transform lives across generations. He also examines the biblical meaning of patience, not as passive waiting, but as steadfast, love-driven endurance that reflects the very character of God.

Whether you're wrestling with regret, waiting for someone you love to change, or wondering if God has given up on you, this message offers a hopeful reminder: Jesus is patient with us, and His grace is often greater than our greatest failures.

00:00 Father's Day Welcome

03:39 Patience as Fruit of the Spirit

05:19 Why Patience Is Difficult

08:06 Everyday Stories of Patience

13:17 Jesus Is Patient With Us

14:42 Peter Denies Jesus

23:43 Jesus Restores Peter

27:24 Rewriting Our Story

33:17 A Daughter's Return to Faith

34:41 Father's Day Challenge

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